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Alake backs South-South push to unlock solid minerals wealth
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to harness the region’s solid mineral resources for investment, job creation and sustainable development. Alake made the commitment in Abuja when the Director-General of the SSDC, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, led a delegation of the commission on a courtesy visit…
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EFCC recoveries: FG allocates N100bn to NELFUND, says Olukoyede
The federal government has allocated N100 billion from funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has said. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the achievements of the commission under his leadership. He said the EFCC had recovered more than N1.23…
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FG says economy on irreversible growth path as Q2 GDP rises 4.43%
The federal government has said Nigeria’s economy is on an irreversible path to stronger growth following the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS reported that Nigeria’s real GDP grew by 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding quarter of…
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FG launches ‘Hire from Nigeria’ campaign to connect Nigerian talent with global jobs
The federal government has launched the ‘Hire from Nigeria’ campaign, an initiative aimed at connecting Nigerian professionals and businesses with international employers and markets while enabling Nigerians to work for global companies without leaving the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the initiative on Monday at a press conference in Abuja, describing it as part…
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FG hails rescue of 21 abducted Nigerians, including 15 NYSC members
The federal government has announced the rescue of 21 Nigerians, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State. The victims, comprising eight males and 13 females, were rescued on Sunday afternoon following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation by security agencies. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement via his X account…
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2027: ARCON warns politicians against unapproved campaign adverts
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned politicians, political parties, campaign groups, advertising agencies and media owners against exposing political advertisements without prior approval. The council issued the warning on Monday as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Monday by its Director-General, Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON said some political adverts already…
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU summit in Angola
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda, Angola. Shettima returned to Abuja on Monday after the conclusion of his engagements at the summit, where Nigeria pushed for stronger African-led mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts…
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Shettima urges South Africans to rethink xenophobic attacks on Nigerians
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged South Africans to reconsider xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, saying Nigeria will no longer tolerate the dehumanisation of its citizens. Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, on Monday shortly before departing for Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for unity, empowerment of people of African descent
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for greater unity, cultural preservation and investment in the education and empowerment of people of African descent. She made the call on Monday in a message commemorating the 2026 International Day for People of African Descent, themed “People of African Descent: Recognition, Justice, and Development.” Tinubu said the occasion provided an opportunity to celebrate…
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EFCC recovers N1.23tn, secures 10,872 convictions in 33 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions during the first 33 months of Ola Olukoyede’s tenure as its chairman. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the activities and achievements of the anti-graft agency since he assumed office in October 2023. According to him, the commission received 49,673 petitions…
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