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Senate approves external borrowing plan of $21.5bn, N757bn pension bond arrears
Premium Times
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July 22, 2025
The Senate on Tuesday approved the 2025-2026 external borrowing plan of 21.5 billion dollars presented by President Bola Tinubu for consideration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the senate’s approval followed presentation of the...
Museveni to launch CHAN tourney on Friday
Observer
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July 24, 2025
With less than a fortnight to kick off, the CHAN 2024 tournament will get rolling when President Yoweri Museveni launches the event at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on Friday. The tournament’s organization and preparations has encountered numerous...
A Tricycle Rider’s Exemplary Conduct
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
A rare example of honesty and personal integrity was demonstrated recently in Abia State, when a commercial tricycle operator, popularly called keke, returned to its rightful owner, millions of naira forgotten in his vehicle by a female passenger....
World AFP Troops kill at least 95 'bandits' in northwest Nigeria
Yahoo News
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Nigerian troops killed at least 95 members of an armed criminal gang in a shootout and airstrikes earlier this week, according to a situation report shared with the UN and seen by AFP on Thursday. Armed gangs known as "bandits" have taken root...
Troops kill at least 95 ‘bandits’ in northwest Nigeria
Digital Journal
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July 24, 2025
Despite recent gains in the northwest, the military remains overstretched - Copyright AFP/File PIUS UTOMI EKPEI Nigerian troops killed at least 95 members of an armed criminal gang in a shootout and airstrikes earlier this week, according to a...
Nigeria can generate $1bn from leather sector, says NESG’s report
Business Day
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria, one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa, is said to have the potential to generate about $1 billion, this year (2025), a Nigerian Economic Summit Group`s report, has indicated. The leather value...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 10:43 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Man posed as an ambassador and ran a fake embassy, Indian police say NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police have arrested a man accused of running a fake embassy from a rented building near New Delhi. Authorities say the suspect posed as an ambassador,...
Buhari and the verdict of history
The Cable
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July 17, 2025
“I don’t have companies. I don’t attach much to materialism especially materialism that is at the expense of the development of the country. I have a clear conscience and feel l can face God with confidence.“ The quote above was uttered by the...
EIB: Nigeria Doesn’t Import Drones Anymore, Military Relies On Local Manufacturers
This Day
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July 17, 2025
• Says military now rely more on homegrown solutions in ongoing war against terror Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja EIB Group, an intelligence, surveillance and recognisance company, has revealed that the Nigerian military no longer imports drones and...
FM thanks Burkina Faso for backing Egypt’s candidacy for top UNESCO post
Egypt Independent
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July 23, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty thanked Burkina Faso for backing Egypt’s Khaled al-Enany’s candidacy for the post of UNESCO director general. Such support reflects confidence in the competence of the...
We’re working to ensure food security – Abiodun
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 24, 2025
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said that his administration has put in place measures that would promote agriculture and ensure food security for the state and the nation at large. The governor stated this at the launch of the N500...
Aggs Tasks Graduands On Purity, Integrity And Hardwork
The Nigerian Voice
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Graduating students of Anglican Girls Grammar School (AGGS) Onitsha have been tasked to uphold purity and integrity as they leave the secondary school environment into tertiary institutions and the larger society. The charge was given to them...
Damagum: PDP’s Problems Self-inflicted, Defectors Should Return or Leave in Peace
This Day
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July 24, 2025
•We can’t tolerate indiscipline, defectors left because of ambitions, says Bala Mohammed •We’ll fix the party, leaving not an option, Saraki declares •Aliyu: Most defectors are nomadic, selfish •Our party will rise again, says Olawepo-Hashim...
Fixing Nigeria’s global security reputation in the wake of the US advisory
The Cable
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July 24, 2025
BY LEKAN OLAYIWOLA Amid Nigeria’s recent GDP rebasing and marginal inflation gains, policymakers hoped to project stability and draw foreign investors. The rebasing boosted nominal GDP by over 40%, while inflation fell to 22.22% in June 2025, down...
Court orders forfeiture of hospital, petrol stations, N333m to FG
Punch
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July 16, 2025
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the final forfeiture of Galaxy Hospital, five petrol stations, several landed properties, and bank accounts holding over N333 million, to the Federal Government. The commission made this...
Why don't all Africans have free movement within Africa?
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
The African Union's Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted in 2018, aims to give Africans the right to live and work anywhere within the bloc. It was meant to complement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched in 2019 and...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....
Abia releases draft minigrid rules to boost power access
Business Hallmark
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July 23, 2025
The Abia State Government (ABSG) has released the final draft of its Minigrid Regulations as part of ongoing energy sector reforms aimed at ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access across the state. The regulations outline...
Senate Pays Final Tribute To Buhari, Commends FG For Immortalising Him
Daily Independent
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July 23, 2025
1 Sola Shittu The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday held a solemn session in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on July 13, 2025, after a prolonged illness in a London hospital. The chamber observed a minute silence and...
Russia’s African corps: Strategy, secrecy, and strategic minerals
News.Az
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Editor's note: Russian military-political analyst, expert in the field of strategic security, specialist in the Middle East and Africa Vladimir Bekish. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of...