Tag: #NANNews
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WIKE: 80% OF FCT BUDGET WILL BE DONE BEFORE ELECTION HEAT
Politics or not, Abuja must move — Wike says projects won’t slow down as 2027 elections approach. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says the administration is targeting 80 per cent implementation of the 2026 budget before January 2027, despite looming general elections. Speaking after inspecting projects in Abuja, Wike insisted political…
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DANGOTE SETS SIGHTS ON IPO, TO SELL 10% OF REFINERY
Africa’s biggest refinery is heading to the market — and investors could soon own a slice of Dangote’s $20bn oil giant. Washington D.C., April 16, 2026 — The Dangote Group has unveiled plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery through a Pan-African Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026. President…
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NIGHT TRIP TURNS NIGHTMARE: 14 PASSENGERS ABDUCTED IN BENUE
What should have been a routine journey ended in terror — police say 14 passengers, mostly JAMB candidates, were kidnapped en route to Otukpo. Makurdi, April 16, 2026 — The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling on a Benue Links bus, mostly candidates heading for their JAMB examinations. Commissioner…
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FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON ATTACKS, WARNS “HANDS OFF OUR OFFICERS”
A routine seatbelt check turned violent — now FRSC is sending a clear message: assault an officer, face the law. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists and the public against assaulting its personnel, following a violent attack on officers in Edo State. Corps…
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NAF TURNS TO HOMEGROWN TECH TO POWER AIR OPERATIONS
From fixing jets to building rockets — the Nigerian Air Force is betting big on local innovation to fly smarter and stronger. Kaduna, April 17, 2026 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has doubled down on innovation, launching its 2026 Intra-Command Research and Development (R&D) Competition to boost efficiency and drive self-reliance. Speaking at the…
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ADAMAWA UNIVERSITY WELCOMES 8,591 STUDENTS INTO NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Big crowd, bigger expectations — over 8,500 fresh students have officially joined Modibbo Adama University, Yola, with a strict warning: play by the rules or face the consequences. Yola, April 16, 2026 — Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has matriculated 8,591 undergraduate and postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session, officially opening a new academic journey…
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AIYEDATIWA: UNIVERSITIES HOLD KEY TO NIGERIA’S FUTURE
No nation outruns its universities — Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says Nigeria’s leap into the future depends on stronger leadership and stronger classrooms. Akure, April 16, 2026 — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says Nigeria’s economic and technological future will be shaped by the strength of its universities and the quality of leadership they produce.…
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JAMB CLEARS AIR ON HIJAB ROW, BLAMES “OVERZEALOUS” STAFF
JAMB says no candidate should be asked to remove a hijab — and insists a reported Ibadan incident was never part of its exam rules. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims of hijab discrimination at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre in Ibadan, saying the incident did…
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BREWERY SECTOR BOUNCES BACK — BUT NEW COST RISKS LOOM
Nigeria’s beer industry is back in profit after years of losses — but rising costs and new taxes could spoil the party. Lagos, April 16, 2026 — Nigeria’s brewed products sector returned to profitability in 2025 after years of losses, Nigerian Breweries Plc has said, even as consumers continue to feel the pinch of inflation.…
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ANAMBRA SET FOR 24-HOUR POWER AS FIRSTPOWER UNVEILS MASSIVE SUPPLY PLAN
Electricity supply in parts of Anambra may soon get a major boost as FirstPower moves to roll out round-the-clock power to key estates and industrial zones. The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has announced plans to begin 24-hour electricity supply in selected parts of Anambra State as part of efforts to improve power reliability and…
