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UK unveils £12.4m programmes to support Nigeria’s economic reforms

The United Kingdom has launched two economic reform programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal resilience, and private-sector growth. The initiatives – the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility – were unveiled…

Boris Johnson says Kemi Badenoch could become UK prime minister

The former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has stated that Kemi Badenoch, leader of the country’s Conservative Party, could become Prime Minister. Mr Johnson said this at the ongoing Imo State summit in Owerri, the state capital. In his remark,…

Senate raises alarm over worsening lead-poisoning crisis in Lagos

The Senate, on Thursday, raised serious concerns over a rapidly escalating lead-poisoning crisis in Ogijo, a heavily populated community bordering Ikorodu in Lagos and the Ogun East Senatorial District, describing it as a grave environmental and public-health emergency threatening thousands…

Katsina LG boss empowers 1,322, gives cars to councillors

The Chairman, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani, has handed out 10 vehicles to his councillors and also empowered 1,322 constituents. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the empowerment exercise was launched by Governor Dikko…

Nigeria Army destroys bandits’ camps in Taraba, arrest suspect

Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations across Taraba State, destroying several bandits’ camps, recovering weapons and arresting a suspect linked to criminal activities. The Army’s Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, said the raids showed…

Institute honours Dangote, FAAN MD with excellence award

The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies has honoured the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, with an award of excellence for their achievements in their…

EFCC arraigns magistrate for alleged bribery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mohammed Kumo at the Gombe State High Court. The magistrate faces bribery and extortion charges, brought by the EFCC before trial judge H.H. Kereng. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed the…

We’ll fight drug abuse to finish – Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has vowed that the Kano Emirate Council will stop at nothing to ensure that the fight against drug abuse is won. Emir Sanusi made this vow at a three-day stakeholders’ summit on…

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