The World Bank has lowered its economic growth projection for Nigeria to an average of 4.1% in 2026, down from the 4.4% forecast it issued in October 2025. The global lender also revised its...
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NYSC Fixes Date for Batch A Stream II Orientation Camp
The management of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has released a schedule of major activities for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course. The 21-day exercise will hold in all 36 states of the...
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Nigerian doctors suspend nationwide planned strike
News Update THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike and directed its members to resume duties at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Speaking on Tuesday after a meeting of...
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Nigeria deports controversial US missionary Alex Barber
The Federal Government has expelled American missionary, Alex Barber, citing concerns over statements it says could inflame tensions and worsen divisions, especially in Plateau State. The decision follows growing controversy surrounding his activities in...
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Electricity: Tinubu approves ₦3.3trn payment plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, a move aimed at improving electricity supply and boosting investor confidence. The announcement was made...
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INEC gives directive on voter revalidation plans over outrage
Independent National Electoral Commission has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The commission had earlier scheduled the exercise to begin on April...
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Tinubu administration Rolls Out CCTV Plan
News Update President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered the installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau State following the recent killings in Jos. Tinubu gave the directive during a town hall meeting with...
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Tinubu Announces Key Appointments In FG’s Agencies
News Update President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today April 2, 2026, in press statement appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). He replaces Ahmed Galadima...
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FG Declares Public Holidays For Easter Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to enable Christians across the country celebrate Easter. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi...
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Senate authorises Tinubu’s $6bn loan
The Nigerian Senate has approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to go for external loans totalling $6 billion. The approval is coming barely four hours after the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the...
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