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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

Alausa Inaugurates Technical Working Group for Armed Forces Medical College, Targets 2026 Admission

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group to fast-track the establishment of the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the first batch of military medical cadets expected to commence studies in the 2026 academic session. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, said the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 31, 2026

NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline to August 7, Rules Out Further Extension

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has extended the deadline for the submission of textbooks and other instructional materials for the 2026 Phase I assessment, reassessment and ranking exercise to August 7, 2026. The Council said the extension, approved by the Federal Ministry of Education, is the final opportunity for publishers, authors and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 31, 2026

ODODO RALLIES DIASPORA TO REBRAND NIGERIA, BACK TINUBU’S REFORMS, INVEST IN KOGI

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on Kogites and Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to rally behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, project a positive image of Nigeria and channel their investments, expertise and global networks towards the development of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Nigeria News, Politics
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
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