Health experts have called for the full integration of the private sector into Nigeria’s maternal healthcare financing and digital health reforms, warning that the country’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal health coverage will remain elusive without stronger public-private partnerships. The experts made the call in Abuja during the National Policy Dialogue on...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to investigate allegations that senior officials of the Ondo State House of Assembly forged lawmakers’ signatures to secure the approval of an amendment to the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) budget valued at about N70 billion. The request is contained in a...
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Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic history as shifting global trade patterns, technological disruption and changing investment flows create fresh opportunities for the continent to move from reacting to global events to shaping them. That was the central message from leading policymakers and economists at the recent Economic Forum, where speakers urged...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating renewable energy solutions with telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop, themed “Unlocking the...
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered their first defeat at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday, but still advanced to the semi-finals of the competition. The seven-time African champions were second best in the opening half as Burkina Faso capitalised on defensive lapses to...
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement involving more than N6.79 billion in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, as well as the reported disappearance of firearms and ammunition from police armouries. The organisation...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine concealed in a traditional wooden mortar and a backpack destined for China and Italy, as it intensified operations against drug trafficking across the country. The agency also announced the arrest of a suspected notorious drug dealer in Rivers State and another suspect believed to have...
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Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom one week after he was abducted by gunmen, bringing relief to his family, colleagues and residents of the state. A family member confirmed the judge’s release on Monday, saying he returned home safely after spending seven days in captivity. “We...
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Nigerian experts in diplomacy and international affairs have called on the Federal Government to invoke the principle of reciprocity in response to the United States’ new visa bond policy, describing the measure as discriminatory and unfair to Nigerians and other African travellers. The policy, which takes effect on Monday, August 3, requires certain applicants for...
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Several members of militant groups operating in the South-East have surrendered their weapons following sustained military operations by troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, as security forces also recovered additional arms and an improvised explosive device (IED) during intelligence-led operations. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, describing...
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