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Akpabio, Ivorian speaker advocate stronger regional unity at Inter-Parliamentary Union
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the Ivorian National Assembly, Patrick Jérôme Achi, have advocated stronger regional unity and cooperation to drive West Africa’s integration and development. The call was made during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Turkey, where both leaders discussed strategies to…
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Nigeria, Türkiye seal defence pact on training, technology transfer
Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to deepen defence cooperation with new plans covering military training, technology transfer, maritime security and border surveillance following bilateral talks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, led a high-level delegation to the meeting with Turkish defence officials, alongside the Chief of the Air Staff, diplomats and senior ministry representatives.…
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NBC warns broadcasters against bullying, ethical breaches ahead of 2027 polls
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned broadcasters against bullying of guests, misuse of platforms, and other violations of the broadcasting code ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, the commission expressed concern over a rise in breaches of the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code across news, current affairs, and political programmes. It noted that some…
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IHR demands Special Committee to tackle Hadaya irregularities ahead of 2026 Hajj
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called for the establishment of a special committee to oversee the payment and implementation of Hadaya (animal sacrifice) for Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj. The group said the move is necessary to prevent a recurrence of the alleged irregularities recorded during the 2025 pilgrimage exercise. IHR in a statement signed by its National…
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NITDA tasks Nigerian youth on home-grown AI solutions for national challenges
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has challenged young Nigerians to take the lead in developing home-grown artificial intelligence solutions to address the country’s unique socio-economic challenges. Delivering the keynote address at an Artificial Intelligence Hackathon organised by NITDA in partnership with VibeCode Africa in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa—represented by the Acting Director of Digital Literacy…
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Nigeria’s youth population a strategic advantage, says NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the critical role of Nigeria’s human capital in driving national development and enhancing global competitiveness. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Inuwa noted that Nigeria’s youthful and rapidly growing population presents…
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‘We’ve taken RH messages to grassroots, inaugurated LG Structures’ – Ambassadors tell Tinubu
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State says all local government structures across Nigeria have been inaugurated down to ward levels, with enumeration activities now reaching polling units as part of a nationwide mobilisation and data-gathering effort under the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA). Uzodinma who spoke in his capacity as Director-General of the RHA, disclosed on Thursday during a meeting with…
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FG warns against fake ambassadorial titles, diplomatic impersonation
The federal government has warned individuals and groups against the illegal use of diplomatic titles and the fraudulent conferment of ambassadorial designations, describing the trend as a criminal offence capable of damaging Nigeria’s international reputation. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, the government expressed concern over what it called the “increasing activities of unscrupulous…
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FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames operators for service disruptions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed reports claiming it banned or shut down airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs, the Commission said it never issued any directive stopping consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services. According…
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JUST IN: Tinubu signs ₦68.32tn 2026 budget into law
….Extends 2025 capital spending deadline President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year, the presidency has announced. He also assented to an amendment extending the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. According to a…
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