The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate reversal of the new passport fees introduced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …
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North-West Gets Lion’s Share of Tinubu’s FEC Projects Worth N5.97 Trillion
The Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that the North-West geopolitical zone is the biggest beneficiary of projects approved by the Federal Executive Council under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
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Northern Youth Group Accuses Amnesty International of Misleading Reports on Insecurity
A coalition of young Nigerians from the northern region, under the platform of the Northern Youth Frontiers, has accused Amnesty International of releasing what it described as misleading and disruptive …
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Botswana Declares Health Emergency Amid Drug Shortage
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, has declared a state of public health emergency following a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies across the country. The announcement was made on …
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Timor-Leste Donates $10m to Aid Portugal Wildfire Recovery
The Government of Timor-Leste has approved a donation of 10 million US dollars to help Portugal recover from the massive destruction caused by recent wildfires that have swept through different …
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Rural Communities Enjoy Stable Power from Mini-Grids but Pay Higher Tariffs than Band A Customers – REA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that many rural communities across Nigeria are now enjoying stable electricity supply through mini-grid projects, but some residents are paying higher tariffs than …
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Oil-Producing States Cut Domestic Debts by N610bn with Boost from 13% Derivation Fund
Oil-producing states in Nigeria have reduced their domestic debts by about N610.84 billion between June 2023 and March 2025, largely due to record inflows from the 13 per cent derivation …
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Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …
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Libya Plans New Tripoli Railway Project
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has revealed fresh plans to launch a major railway project in the capital city as part of efforts to modernize public transport and ease traffic congestion. …