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Nigeria Empowers 300 Youths With Skills
Zamfara State graduates 300 youths with skills and starter packs to boost local businesses.
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China-Africa mining cooperation: New development chapter
China and Africa agree on four principles for mining cooperation to boost shared development.
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Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage age
House of Reps calls for 18-year marriage age enforcement to protect girls' rights.
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Anambra demands more benefits from oil, gas sector
Anambra state urges federal government to integrate into national oil and gas master plan.
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Nigeria Police Officers Reinstatement Court Order
Nigeria police group urges compliance with court order to reinstate 455 officers after compulsory retirement.
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Nigeria's Fiscal Crisis Forced Creative Revenue Solutions
Nigeria's central bank governor reveals how fiscal crisis pushed the country to diversify beyond oil revenues.
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Child Trafficking: Police rescue 11-year-old girl
Police rescue 11-year-old girl from child trafficking syndicate after months of investigation.
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Nigeria's Inflation Eases to 14.63% in September
Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 14.63% in September, easing annual pressure.
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IMF urges Nigeria to target subsidy savings for poor
IMF says Nigeria must direct subsidy reform savings to vulnerable citizens.
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Boko Haram kills 10 soldiers in Borno base assault
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked an army base in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday night, killing at least 10 soldiers and wounding more than 20 others.
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Nigerian AI Scientist Launches MRI Software Cutting Scan Time by 90%
Nigerian AI scientist Mary-Brenda Akoda's GenMRI software cuts MRI scan time by 90% to address global healthcare delays.
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Tinubu urges judges to close loopholes delaying corruption trials
President Tinubu demands judges fix legal gaps exploited by corrupt figures to speed up corruption trials.
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Nigeria: Insecurity Exposes Zamfara Communities to Cholera Outbreaks
Insecurity in Nigeria's Zamfara state leaves communities vulnerable to recurring cholera outbreaks as health services collapse.
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2027: Men have failed Nigeria
Presidential candidate Esther Okereke argues male leadership has failed Nigeria for 20+ years.
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Soroman's first Dangote loading milestone
Soroman Nigeria marks first loading under Dangote Consortium with 20,000 metric tonnes of fuel.
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AI won't decide 2027 election outcome
INEC chairman says algorithms must not determine Nigeria's 2027 presidential election results.
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Nigeria Inflation Rate Test Looms
Nigeria's September inflation data release on 15 October 2026 tests central bank rate cuts and naira stability.
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Human rights groups criticize UN election of 15 countries
Human rights groups condemn UN election of 15 countries with poor rights records as uncontested.
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Natasha introduces self at Edo Assembly without 2Baba’s surname
Natasha Osawaru skips 2Baba’s surname at Edo Assembly, sparking relationship speculation.
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Appeal court sets date for SERAP's N100m defamation hearing
Court to schedule fresh hearing for SERAP's appeal against SSS's N100m defamation ruling.
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Nigeria Joins UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029 term.
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Supreme Court to rule on cooking as terrorism support
The justices will decide whether providing meals to a separatist group bars someone from U.S. asylum.
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Minister defends NNPC petrol discount
NNPC discount not subsidy: Minister says it cushions consumers amid rising fuel costs.
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INEC duplicates candidate names across political parties
INEC lists same candidates under multiple parties in Edo State election.
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Nicki Minaj Speaks Out on Nigerian Christian Persecution
Nicki Minaj urges celebrities to address Christian persecution in Nigeria after her Nigerian pastor inspired her to speak out.
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Nigeria Calls for 18-Year Marriage Age Enforcement
Nigeria's former education minister urges federal and state governments to enforce 18 as minimum marriage age to protect girls' education.
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Nigeria Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 23.6%
Nigeria reports 268 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate hits 23.6% in 2026.
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FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030
Federal government plans $3bn health investment by 2030 to reduce foreign aid reliance.
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120,000 vehicles converted under Tinubu’s CNG initiative
Minister Idris reports 120,000 vehicles converted under Tinubu’s CNG initiative with $2.5bn private investment.
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U.S. Releases Names of 24 Nigerians Arrested
U.S. releases names and photos of 24 Nigerians arrested for fraud and money laundering.
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Borno State hires 2,000 health workers in two years
Borno State government recruits 2,000 health workers to address staffing gaps in two years.
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CJN warns judges against political romancing
Chief Justice urges judges to avoid political ties ahead of 2027 elections.
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Gunmen Kill 20 in Nigeria Market Attack
Gunmen ambush traders in Nigeria's Zamfara state, killing 20 people.
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Why media and information literacy belongs in every child’s learning journey
Children need tools to question information safely as fake news grows.
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TCL Launches 2026 Smart Home Tech for Nigeria
TCL reveals 2026 Mini LED TVs and smart home devices for Nigerian markets at West Africa event.
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Nigeria’s Economy in Perspective: Fitch’s Positive Outlook
Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive, offering hope for economic growth and investment opportunities.
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Nigeria Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport
Nigeria condemns Houthi attack killing 12 at Saudi airport.
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APC chairman predicts Tinubu wins 2027 election
APC chairman says Tinubu will win 2027 presidential election based on internal polls.
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Enugu Govt Condemns NDC Attack
Enugu state government says no deaths in Nigeria Democratic Party members' attack.
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International Day of the Girl Child
Human Capital Africa founder calls for education to end child marriage in Africa.
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Messi’s retirement: FCTA ex-spokesman proposes FIFA Over-40 World Cup
FCTA ex-spokesman suggests FIFA Over-40 World Cup to keep retired football stars visible.
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30-day fuel: Alálùpàídà and his devil’s water
Nigerian government's 30-day fuel price intervention reveals economic illusionism.
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2027: ADC, NDC candidates not cleared for Cross River governorship
Cross River governorship candidates: ADC and NDC excluded from INEC's final list for 2027 election.
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CDS orders extension of aerial intelligence to troubled North-west, North-central theatres
Nigeria's military expands space-based intelligence to North-west and North-central conflict zones.
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Ghana seeks Brics seat amid competition
Ghana aims to join Brics bloc but faces hurdles from Nigeria and other members.
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Abia 2027: Naysayers Can't Erase Progress
Abia state's governance achievements defy critics despite claims of poor leadership.
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Nigerian Govt Responds to Fitch Credit Rating Upgrade
Nigerian government says Fitch upgraded credit outlook to positive after economic reforms boost reserves and inflation.
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NCDMB pushes for greater access to assets
Nigerian Content Development Board seeks to boost local energy firms' global competitiveness through asset access.
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Nigeria Lobbying Firms Disagree on $57m U.S. Lawsuit
American lobbying firms DCI Group and Femi Fani-Kayode deny $57m U.S. lawsuit against Nigerian President Tinubu.
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Nigeria Seizes ₦3.67bn Drug Haul
Nigeria's customs intercepts two containers with suspected narcotics worth ₦3.67bn.
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Police Chief Denies Ransom Payment for Freed NYSC Members
Nigeria's police chief says no ransom was paid for 20 NYSC members freed after abduction.
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Nigeria Culture Key Figures 2026
Nigeria's cultural stars and their global impact in 2026.
The Rio Times · 2m
Aké Festival Lagos 2026
Lagos hosts 14th Aké Arts and Book Festival with AI theme Nov 19-21.
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Nigeria: Olu Jacobs' Legacy Ends
Lagos honored Olu Jacobs, Nollywood's founder, with a final tribute as he died at 84.
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Nigeria Passenger Dies On Kenya Airways Flight
Passenger dies aboard Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after becoming unresponsive 20 minutes before landing.
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Nigeria President Tinubu's 2026 Independence Claims Fact-Checked
Nigeria's president claims economic gains for 2026 independence day but fact-check reveals mixed results.
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Edo Lecturer Found Dead in Hotel
Three arrested after Edo lecturer dies in hotel room.
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Nigeria Jos Muslim Ummah Prayer for Peace
Jos Muslim Ummah holds special prayer seeking peace amid rising insecurity in Nigeria.
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Tinubu's Independence Day Address
Tinubu promises prosperity but leaves security and governance unaddressed in Nigeria's Independence Day speech.
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Nigeria: Atiku Demands NNPC Financial Transparency
Atiku Abubakar demands Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation accounts reveal who funds Tinubu's campaign.
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