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July 31, 2026

NEPC Calls for End to Raw Mineral Exports

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called for an end to the export of raw non-metallic minerals, urging stakeholders to prioritise value addition, local processing and quality certification to enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market and boost non-oil export earnings. The call was made at a stakeholders’ workshop on “Positioning Nigerian Non-Metallic Minerals... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

NEDC Approves N100bn Solar Project, Regional Rail, Airline to Drive North-East Growth

The Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has approved a N100 billion investment for a 50-megawatt solar mini-grid programme, alongside plans for a regional railway, airline, electric vehicle deployment, healthcare upgrades and a N30 billion MSME fund aimed at accelerating economic transformation across the North-East. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

South Africa Arrests 80 Over Anti-Migrant Attacks

South African authorities have arrested about 80 suspected members of vigilante groups allegedly involved in xenophobic attacks and other criminal activities targeting migrants, as the government intensifies efforts to restore order and prosecute those responsible. The disclosure was made by South Africa’s Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, at the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

South-East Security Vital to Nigeria’s Unity, Growth — Information Minister

South-East Security Vital to Nigeria’s Unity, Growth — Information Minister The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that achieving lasting peace and security in the South-East is critical to Nigeria’s unity, economic growth, and democratic stability. Idris stated this on Thursday at the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia, Abia... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

NEMA Seeks UNOOSA Partnership to Strengthen Disaster Management with Space Technology

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to leveraging space-based technology to strengthen disaster risk management, early warning systems, preparedness, and emergency response across Nigeria. Umar made the commitment on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

NAICOM Recapitalisation Deadline Expires Today, Non-Compliant Insurers Risk Licence Revocation

Insurers Face Licence Revocation as NAICOM Recapitalisation Deadline Expires Nigerian insurance companies that have failed to meet the new minimum capital requirements face the risk of losing their operating licences as the July 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline set by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) expires today. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of... Read More
Africa News
July 31, 2026

INEC Opposes Military Deployment During Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the deployment of the Armed Forces during elections should remain an exceptional measure, insisting that the Nigeria Police Force remains the constitutionally designated lead agency for election security. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the position known on Thursday in a keynote address delivered on his... Read More
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