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2027: Lawmaker dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi, says they lack structures to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria, July 1 -- Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in the 2027 gener... Read More


Oyo Abduction: Teachers suspend strike after govt appeal

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State on Wednesday suspended its month-long strike following approval from the union's national leadership, paving the way for the reopeni... Read More


World Bank approves $1.25bn financing for Nigeria, unveils six-year growth strategy

Nigeria, July 1 -- The World Bank has approved $1.25 billion in development financing for Nigeria to support reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening private sec... Read More


CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks, effective 1 July, citing the institutions' failure to meet regulatory requirements for... Read More


AFA Initiative, KNY partner to develop mineral projects in Africa

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Africans for Africa (AFA) Initiative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tanzania-based KNY Chemicals to promote responsible, sustainable, and commercially viabl... Read More


Fans mourn Mount Zion actor Omooba Oyeyemi as family announces burial date

Nigeria, July 1 -- Fans and colleagues continue to mourn the death of Mount Zion actor Olusegun Oyeyemi as his family announces his burial arrangements. Oyeyemi, who was 38, died on 10 June. He playe... Read More


Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they 'absconded,' are 'deserters'

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara-Buratai Road in Borno State as deserters after they went missing with their se... Read More


US Soy ready to help bridge Nigeria's protein gap - Officials

Nigeria, July 1 -- As Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, US Soybean leaders say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration, impr... Read More


Insecurity: "God is our problem solver, not govt" - Pastor Kumuyi

Nigeria, July 1 -- As insecurity continues to dominate national discourse, the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians to p... Read More


State Police: Actress Clarion Chukwurah roots for vigilantes

Nigeria, July 1 -- Nigerian actress Clarion Chukwurah has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct immediate attention to bolstering vigilante groups rather than pursuing state police as a remedy for the... Read More