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European development finance institutions have strengthened their commitment to the Nigerian economy by launching a new €20 million financing facility while signaling that additional investment worth hundreds of millions of euros is expected in key sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, health, renewable energy and small business. The new commitment was announced at the 10th Nigeria-European Union Business Forum and revealed in …

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained offensive against violent crime with the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for a series of abductions and killings along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)–Nasarawa border communities.A press statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, Tuesday in Abuja, disclosed that; "In …

The National Emergency Management Agency has welcomed 123 Nigerian returnees repatriated from Algeria under the Assisted Voluntary Return Program coordinated by the International Organization for Migration in collaboration with the federal government. The returnees arrived on Monday at the cargo terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, aboard a Nesma Airlines flight, NEMA said in a statement issued …

ABS FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, urged football coaches to leverage the media to enhance their careers, describing journalists as key partners in promoting the activities and achievements of coaches. Chukwuemeka, who was also one of the facilitators of the Coaches Advancement Seminar organized by the Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), said …

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the policy of separating middle and high schools after learning that more than 20 million children drop out of school before continuing on to higher secondary education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled the reform plans on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial …

The Lagos State Government has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional main drainage channels as part of efforts to mitigate flooding following recent heavy rains that inundated several areas of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the approval after heavy rains caused flash flooding in many communities, according to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo …

The Chairman of Travolta Engineering Services and Castle Mart Hubs Limited, Kent Abubakar, has congratulated His Excellency, the Nigerian Ambassador to Kuwait, Ambassador Sanusi Abubakar (Gamji), on his birthday anniversary. Kent praised the philanthropist in his congratulatory message, describing him as a leader who made many people grow in different sectors of the economy. He prayed for good health, wisdom …

Erling Haaland scored the winning goal to help Norway secure a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in their 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match. Norway took the lead through Antonio Nusa’s wonderful curling strike before the break, before Ahmad Diallo scored a wonderful solo goal to equalize for Ivory Coast in the second half. Norway will now face …

The Federal Government projects that independent revenues generated by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises will increase to ₦2.5 trillion by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal sustainability and increase public revenue collection. The target was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by the Acting Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), …

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state has denounced attempts by some members of the party’s coalition to hijack its structure, insisting that only the legally constituted executive be recognised. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Monday, the Chairman of ADC Legacy in the state, Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, said the party’s original leadership …