Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the abolition of the country’s electoral commission, saying it is too costly to maintain. The news, which aired on state-owned RTB television, marks the …
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LASWA Hosts Stakeholders on Adoption of CNG Boats to Boost Clean Energy in Lagos Waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has held a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to drive the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered boats and other clean energy solutions in …
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WHO Donates Medical Equipment to Boost Tanzania’s Post-Marburg Recovery
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment worth over TZS 112 million (approximately $44,000) to support Tanzania’s recovery from the recent Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. The donation …
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Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Air Show in Abuja December 2025
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The event, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja, is expected to …
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Amnesty Programme Administrator Commends Tinubu for Sustaining Niger Delta Peace
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has praised the Tinubu administration for …
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Yakubu Gowon University Empowers Over 12,000 Students with Entrepreneurial Skills
The Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, has disclosed that it has empowered over 12,000 of its students with various entrepreneurial skills aimed at making them …
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Nigerian Expert Advocates Community-Driven Water Governance at UN
A Nigerian rural development expert, Damilola Olajubutu, has taken Nigeria’s water access crisis to the international stage, calling for a fundamental shift in how water projects are designed and implemented. …
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Court Rules Minister of Transportation
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ruled that the Minister of Transportation and the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) have no legal authority …
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NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals Over Security Code Violations in Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ordered the shutdown of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos State. The closure was carried out …
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FIRS Urges Accountant-General to Enforce Tax Deductions by MDAs, Seeks Stronger Compliance for Revenue Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to ensure that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government comply with tax …