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Tinubu orders EFCC cash recoveries, unclaimed dividends to fund student loans

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- President Bola Tinubu has directed that liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as unclaimed dividends from specified government trus... Read More


Trump announces 'most crushing' economic sanctions on Iran

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration was imposing the "most crushing economic operation" on Iran, a move analysts say shows the frustration of the Americ... Read More


NERC transfers electricity market oversight to Akwa Ibom regulatory commission

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Akwa Ibom State to the Akwa Ibom State Electrici... Read More


Military moves Plateau headquarters after killings

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The military has relocated the tactical headquarters of Operation Enduring Peace from Jos, the Plateau State capital, to Mangu Local Government Area following a series of deadly at... Read More


Christantus Uche undergoes successful surgery after serious knee Injury

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful surgery after suffering a serious knee injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the season. The Nigerian inte... Read More


WHO declares polio outbreaks over in five African countries

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five African countries following assessments that found transmission had been interr... Read More


Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations despite scrapped Afrobeats category

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), despite the removal of the Best Afrobeats category from this year's awa... Read More


HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- A viral social media post about the use of Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) has sparked controversy among Nigerians and healthcare professionals over health insurance. The ... Read More


UK Home Office says asylum seekers can stay with friends, family

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The United Kingdom Home Office will now allow asylum seekers to stay with their friends or family in the country instead of in Home Office accommodation. It disclosed the new poli... Read More


Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has met with retired military personnel who staged protests earlier today to demand a consequential adjustment of their pension. PREMIUM... Read More