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NDA Commandant congratulates Liberia on 178th independence anniversary
The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General AK Ibrahim (OFR), has congratulated the government and people of the Republic of Liberia on the country’s 178th Independence Anniversary. The congratulatory message was delivered during a symbolic event at the NDA Headquarters in Afaka, Kaduna, which also honoured two Liberian cadets currently undergoing training at the Academy. Major General…
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Tinubu celebrates resilience of African women, girls on International Day
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated the strength and achievements of women and girls of African descent in a message marking the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent. In her statement on Friday, Senator Tinubu acknowledged the enduring challenges caused by historical and systemic barriers but commended African women and…
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Senate demands full compliance with Local Content Law
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has demanded full compliance with Nigeria’s Local Content laws across both the oil and gas and non-oil sectors, warning that defaulters will face strict sanctions. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Thomas said the Committee is currently reviewing multiple complaints from local operators who alleged poor adherence to the Nigerian…
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FG inaugurates State Technical Committees for Youth Confab 2025
The federal government has officially inaugurated the State Technical Committees (STCs) ahead of the National Youth Conference (Youth Confab 2025), a key initiative aimed at promoting youth inclusion in governance and policymaking across Nigeria. The inauguration, held virtually on Thursday, was presided over by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who described the event as a crucial step…
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‘Rescue efforts underway’ — NIDCOM assures stranded Nigerians in CAR
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that efforts are ongoing to assist a group of Nigerian citizens reportedly stranded and mistreated in the Central African Republic. In a statement released on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter) and signed by Abdur Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, the Commission praised embassy…
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Nigerian passport rises to 88 in global ranking
The Nigerian passport has moved from 199 to 88th place in ranking, according to the latest Henley Passport Index report on July 18, 2025. Based on data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and expert analysis on the latest shifts in passport power, the index is updated on a regular basis. The 88th position is shared between Nigeria, Ethiopia,…
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SDGs: Nigeria restates commitment to steadfast implementation of 2030 agenda
Nigeria has reiterated its steadfast dedication to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, made this known while delivering the country’s national statement during the opening of the Ministerial Segment at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum…
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Reps: Bill to establish women’s hospital scales second reading
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a Bill for an Act to Establish National Hospital for Women, in Ideato, Imo State. When established, the health institution will specialise in the promotion of reproductive and maternal health, research, prevention, sensitisation and treatment of Obstetrics Fistula. The bill sponsored by the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere,…
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UK judge reviews $11 billion P&ID arbitration award, says Nigeria lawyers incompetent
Nigeria has secured a major legal victory after a United Kingdom judge, Robin Knowles, set aside the $11 billion arbitration award won by Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID), describing the entire process as fraudulent and deeply flawed. Speaking in London during the Roebuck Lecture at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Knowles said he “struggled to accept what happened” in the…
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VP Shettima, Oluremi Tinubu celebrate Hajia Nana Shettima at 50
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have paid glowing tributes to Her Excellency, Hajia Nana Shettima, on the occasion of her 50th birthday. In a message shared on Tuesday, Vice President Shettima expressed deep affection and gratitude to his wife, describing her as his “anchor in the tide” and a “miracle in…
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