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Nigeria, Brazil begin implementation of agro-trade pact, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday said Nigeria and Brazil have moved from negotiations to the implementation phase of their bilateral agro-trade and agriculture partnership, paving the way for private sector operators in both countries to begin trading under the agreement. Shettima disclosed this during a high-level Nigeria–Brazil Agro-Trade Market Access Milestone meeting with a Brazilian delegation led by the…
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INEC denies granting ADC faction access to candidate portal, rejects Atiku’s allegations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) access to its candidate nomination portal, insisting that only the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party is recognised. A senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, said the…
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Umahi denies cover-up in nurse’s death, orders autopsy
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed allegations surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a nurse at the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), describing claims of secrecy as false and announcing plans for legal action against those spreading what he called misinformation. Umahi spoke on Sunday while inspecting ongoing work on the Ebonyi section of the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway.…
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Atiku attacks Amupitan, accuses INEC for destroying opposition parties over access code to factional ADC leader
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of deliberately weakening opposition parties by fuelling internal crises, following reports that the electoral commission granted an access code to a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe,…
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FG suspends planned increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees
The federal government has suspended its proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following public concerns over the planned increase. The decision was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry…
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Nigeria meets 104% of OPEC quota as crude production reaches 74-month high
Nigeria’s crude oil production exceeded the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota in June, with average daily crude output rising to 1.56 million barrels per day (bpd), the highest level recorded since April 2020. This was disclosed in production data released by Eniola Akinkuotu, on Sunday, head, Media and Strategic Communications Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The…
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Reps don’t need Tinubu to explain budget implementation, says Agbese
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said President Bola Tinubu does not need to appear before the House to answer questions on the implementation of the national budget, insisting that the responsibility rests with ministers, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. Agbese made the remarks…
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FAAN plans N580bn runway rehabilitation across 21 airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is concluding plans for a nationwide airside rehabilitation programme estimated at over N580 billion to upgrade runways and other safety-critical infrastructure at more than 21 airports across the country. The programme, which will cover international airports and 16 domestic airports under FAAN’s management, is expected to benefit airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port…
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PHOTO NEWS: Vatican celebrates 50 years of diplomatic ties with Nigeria
The Holy See on Sunday hosted a reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Nigeria, as well as the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV. The event featured the unveiling of a commemorative plaque marking the golden jubilee of the relationship. The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International…
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Opposition’s failure to meet INEC deadline shows unpreparedness for 2027 — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the failure of opposition parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for submitting the names of their candidates for the 2027 general elections exposes their lack of preparedness to govern. The party said this on Sunday via a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, after INEC extended…
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