Efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in Nigeria have received a boost in Niger State following a strategic partnership between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The Commander of the 013 Quick Response Force (QRF), Nigerian

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The Anambra State Government has announced the full enforcement of its environmental laws, warning that owners of public and private buildings that violate drainage and waste-management regulations will face stiff penalties. In a public notice issued on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, said all buildings without functional catchment pits,

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Popular Nigerian media personality Kayode Ojuolape, widely known as Do2dtun, has reacted to Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), blaming poor officiating for the Super Eagles’ defeat. Nigeria crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties to host nation Morocco, following a tense 120-minute goalless

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Nollywood actress Georgina Onuoha has raised concerns over growing toxicity within the online community supporting May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie. In a detailed post shared on Instagram, Onuoha warned that malicious individuals have infiltrated May’s fan base, popularly known as “May Nation,” using her name to issue threats, spread hostility, and

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Youth and gender advocate Rinsola Abiola, Director General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), has urged governors and party leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritize youth and women leadership, emphasizing that their inclusion is essential for securing the party’s future. Speaking on social media, Abiola encouraged young Nigerians to take

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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has stated that his future with Nigeria’s national team depends entirely on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The 48-year-old coach signed a two-year contract with the NFF in January 2025, tasked with leading the Super Eagles to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 journey ended

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TotalEnergies EP Nigeria has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Vaaris to divest its 10 per cent non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) licences in Nigeria. The Renaissance JV, formerly known as the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) JV, is an unincorporated partnership comprising: The JV manages 18 oil and gas licences

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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has officially listed an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on its daily official list, a move set to significantly enhance the bank’s market capitalisation and deepen liquidity in the capital market. The listing follows the successful conclusion of UBA’s recent rights issue, where

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has unveiled Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming the conglomerate into a $100 billion enterprise by 2030. The plan focuses on industrial expansion, consolidation, and cross-border investments across Africa. The vision includes: Dangote revealed these plans at the 2025 Distributors Awards and Partners’ Night held at

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The Federal Government has declared an end to speculative or status-symbol oil licenses, cautioning investors in the 2025 oil licensing round against mistakes or miscalculations, as no refunds or asset swaps will be entertained. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized at the NUPRC pre-bid conference in Lagos that commercial and technical

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