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First Beninese Presidential Visit Since Coup Signals Relations Thaw

Niamey, Niger Benin Republic’s President, Romuald Wadagni, on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger Republic, becoming the first Beninese president to make the trip since the military takeover in Niger in 2023 damaged relations between the two countries. The visit to Niger’s capital, Niamey, is being seen as an important step towards rebuilding trust and improving cooperation […]

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U.S. Confirms Active Counterterrorism Partnership With Nigeria

Rubio cites operation that killed senior ISIS commander as evidence of deepening security cooperation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has confirmed that it is working closely with Nigeria in ongoing counterterrorism operations, signalling a significant strengthening of security ties between both countries amid growing threats from extremist groups across West Africa. Speaking during a

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STARLINK BOOST FOR NEMA TO SPEED UP EMERGENCY RESPONSE

FG Says Better Communication Will Help Save More Lives During Disasters ABUJA, NIGERIA The Federal Government says strong and reliable communication is important for saving lives during emergencies, as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received Starlink satellite internet equipment to improve its operations. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known while receiving officials

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Tinubu To Address Nation’s Lawmakers In Abuja On Democracy Day

President To Lead June 12 Celebrations Across The Country ABUJA, NIGERIA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day 2026. The President’s speech is expected to be one of the major events marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration, which honours Nigeria’s return

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Lagos Tops Nigeria’s 2025 Governance Rankings as Ogun, Kaduna Surge

New performance index highlights governance leaders, exposes laggards ahead of 2027 political cycle Lagos State has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), with Ogun and Kaduna securing second and third positions respectively in one of the country’s most comprehensive assessments of subnational governance. The ranking, which evaluated

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The Great Telecom Betrayal: Nigerians Pay More for poor network

Nigeria’s telecom subscribers are paying significantly higher prices for calls, data and digital services, yet network failures, dropped calls, slow internet speeds and recurring outages remain widespread. A new TMN investigation reveals how chronic infrastructure damage, weak regulatory enforcement and rising operational costs have combined to create a troubling reality: millions of Nigerians are spending more to stay connected while receiving increasingly unreliable service. As the country’s digital economy expands, the growing gap between tariffs and quality is emerging as one of Nigeria’s most consequential economic and development challenges.

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FG, FMBN Promise Affordable Housing Relief For Civil Servants Nationwide

Federal Workers To Get Support For Rent, House Renovation And Home Ownership ABUJA, NIGERIA The Federal Government and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) have signed a N10 billion agreement to help federal civil servants get better access to affordable housing across the country. The new housing package is expected to support workers with

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NCDC WARNS OF EBOLA RISK As International Travel Raises Concern In Lagos, Abuja

LAGOS, NIGERIA  Nigerian health authorities have placed Lagos, Abuja, Kano and seven other states on high alert following fears that the Ebola virus outbreak currently spreading in parts of Central and East Africa could enter the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Thursday that it has increased disease monitoring

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