Category: News
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OPEN THE DOORS BOTH WAYS: EXPERT DEMANDS VISA RECIPROCITY IN NIGERIA’S TRADE DEALS
No mobility, no real benefits — policy expert says trade pacts must work for Nigerians, not just capital The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, is urging the Federal Government to make visa reciprocity a non-negotiable part of Nigeria’s trade and economic agreements. In a statement from Abuja, Oluwafemi argued that…
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LABOUR TO THE STREETS: NLC, TUC FIX FEB. 3 SOLIDARITY RALLY
Unions back striking FCDA workers, vow peaceful but firm protest in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans for a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in Abuja, throwing their full weight behind FCDA workers on strike over unpaid salaries. In a joint statement, NLC’s Benson Upah…
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NAN REPORTER WINS AFRICAN PRESS AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE
Digital payments and youth resilience in Nigeria earn continental acclaim Marrakech, Jan. 29, 2026 – Usman Aliyu, Assistant Chief Correspondent at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has won the 2025 FAAPA Award for Best Feature Article for his compelling report, “Swipe to Survive: How Digital Payments Tackle Youth Unemployment in Nigeria.” The award was…
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NIGERIA DEPLOYS ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO MODERNISE ABUJA AIRPORT
FAAN goes green with shuttles and sedans to boost efficiency and cut emissions The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially deployed 10 electric shuttle buses and 20 electric sedans at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to enhance operational efficiency and passenger experience. FAAN Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, said the move is part of ongoing…
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12,000 WOMEN AND YOUTHS TRAINED IN ORGANIC FARMING BY ACTIONAID SPAC
Agroecology project empowers farmers, but calls for land security and market access remain Over 12,000 women and young farmers in the FCT have been trained in organic farming under ActionAid’s SPAC–West Africa project, boosting sustainable farming practices and community resilience. Project Lead, Hajara Ramson, said the training, delivered through cooperatives and a Training of Trainers…
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SOUTH WEST UNDER SIEGE: AFENIFERE URGES URGENT SECURITY ACTION
Banditry, kidnappings on the rise as Yoruba leaders demand swift response The South West faces a security crisis, with banditry and kidnappings now a near-daily reality, warns Afenifere. The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group raised the alarm after a special meeting at the residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, expressing frustration over what it called ineffective…
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KWARA LAWMAKERS OK N656.5BN BUDGET, BOOST GOV ABDULRAZAQ’S 2026 PLAN
Assembly adds N10.5bn after review, says spending aligns with state priorities Kwara State lawmakers have raised the 2026 budget to N656.5 billion, approving an additional N10.5bn on top of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s original proposal. The revised budget got the green light on Friday after the House adopted the report of its Finance and Appropriation Committee…
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USE YOUR PHONE, DON’T LET IT USE YOU — PROF PATE TELLS NIGERIAN YOUTHS
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHERE (FUK) Vice-Chancellor warns against fake news, hate speech, urges digital responsibility Young Nigerians must become digitally conscious and media-literate to avoid turning their devices into tools of harm, Prof. Umar Pate, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, has said. Speaking at the 29th and 30th combined convocation of Modibbo Adama University,…
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KWARA FORESTS FLUSHED: ARMY SMASHES TERROR CAMPS IN MAJOR OFFENSIVE
Troops raid bandit hideouts, rescue kidnap victims as Operation Igbo Danu delivers results The Nigerian Army has scored major wins in Kwara State, clearing terrorist hideouts and dismantling supply routes in a coordinated assault tagged Operation Igbo Danu (Forest Flush). The week-long operation, carried out by troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade in collaboration with…
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ONITSHA MAIN MARKET GETS A FACELIFT AS SOLUDO, TRADERS AGREE ON PHASED REMODELLING
After talks at Government House, traders back upgrade plan aimed at order, safety and global standards Anambra State Government has reached a deal with traders to kick off a phased remodelling of the Onitsha Main Market, paving the way for better infrastructure, order and sustainability. Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced the agreement after a dialogue with…
