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The Federal Government has temporarily opened Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a crucial infrastructure project aimed at easing the transportation burden along Nigeria’s southern coast. This section, which spans 47 kilometers, stretches from the Ahmadu Bello Way junction to the Eleko village junction in Lagos State. The announcement was made by the Minister

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In light of persistent weather fluctuations and a decline in food production, which have contributed to rising food prices, stakeholders in the climate, agriculture, and technology sectors have gathered to discuss new strategies aimed at stabilizing food systems and ensuring a reliable food supply. The forum, organized by the Digital and Technological Empowerment Innovation Initiative

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During the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, themed “Emmanuel: God With Us,” the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, called on Nigerians to embrace selfless service, faith-fuelled unity, and adopt an “all hands on deck” approach to overcoming the country’s economic and security challenges. The event was hosted

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Heavy security was in place on Saturday at the Ebunoluwa Hall in Osogbo, the venue for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State. A total of 1,660 delegates are expected to participate in the primary to elect the party’s candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The APC Primary Committee, led by Governor

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The Nigerian Naira closed stronger against the U.S. Dollar on Friday, gaining N1.65 at the official market. The local currency traded at N1,454.41, reflecting a 0.11% gain compared to Thursday’s rate of N1,456.06. This marks a rebound for the Naira after a week of fluctuating performance, with minor losses seen throughout the week. On Wednesday,

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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has highlighted the significant strides made in Nigeria’s mining sector, attributing these advancements to the digital reforms introduced under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. During the inauguration of the OneGov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) at the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) in Abuja, Alake emphasized how these

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ambassador James Duro Olufemi Sokoya, a former Nigerian diplomat and statesman, who passed away at the age of 94. In a statement released on Saturday, the President described Sokoya as a distinguished statesman whose life and service embodied the highest ideals of diplomacy and patriotism.

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A new chapter in child development advocacy has been ushered in with the official launch of the My Child’s Psyche Initiative (MCPI) in Abuja on Thursday. The initiative, aimed at transforming the emotional and psychological wellbeing of Nigerian children, seeks to promote emotional intelligence, psychological resilience, and holistic growth for the nation’s young generation. The

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The Tinubu Youth Vanguard Organisation (TYVO) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, pledging its full support for his re-election bid. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by its Director-General, Hon. Innocent Egede, the organization lauded Tinubu’s leadership, describing it as vision-driven, courageous, and transformative. The group highlighted

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued permits to 28 companies for the flaring of gas, with a projected $2 billion investment to follow. This move is part of a broader national effort to commercialize flare gas and reduce environmental impact, transforming it from a long-standing environmental liability into an economic asset. NUPRC

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