Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has backed an online Ijaw language platform and ordered stronger teaching of Ijaw in schools as the state marks 30 years.
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Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery in Ouagadougou to Boost Local Processing and Curb Smuggling!
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery in Ouagadougou as the government seeks greater control of gold processing, traceability and value creation.
Zuckerberg, Pichai, Other AI Chiefs to Meet Trump as Safety Concerns Intensify!
Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and other AI executives are expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House as concerns over AI safety and regulation intensify.
Nigeria’s External Earnings Rise to $20.08bn in Q2 as Current Account Surplus Hits $7.54bn!
Nigeria’s external earnings rose to $20.08 billion in Q2 2026 as stronger oil, gas, refined petroleum and non-oil exports helped lift the current account surplus to $7.54 billion.
Falola, Olowu Condemn Monetisation of Chieftaincy Titles in Nigeria!
Professor Toyin Falola and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, have raised concerns over the monetisation of traditional chieftaincy titles in Nigeria and its implications for cultural institutions.
NACA Urges Journalists to Deepen HIV Awareness and Promote PrEP in Nigeria!
NACA has urged Nigerian journalists and digital communicators to deepen HIV awareness, promote accurate PrEP information and help tackle misinformation and stigma.
Ground Handlers Suspend XEJet Services Over N300m Debt, Disrupting Airline Operations!
Ground handlers have suspended services to XEJet Airlines over an alleged N300 million debt, creating operational challenges and renewing concerns about airline debts in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Nigeria’s Budget Too Small for Its Population and Development Needs — Bagudu!
Budget Minister Abubakar Bagudu says Nigeria’s budget remains too small for its population and development needs, citing weak revenue mobilisation and fiscal constraints.
2027: ADC Says Atiku Would Provide a Physically Present and Responsive Presidency!
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council says Atiku Abubakar would provide a physically present and responsive presidency if elected in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Approves Appointment of Eight New District Heads!
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state following recommendations from the Sultanate Council.
CBN Urges Nigerians to Handle Naira With Care as Kano Campaign Targets Traders!
The CBN has urged Nigerians, especially Kano traders, to handle naira notes with care and dignity to extend their lifespan and reduce replacement costs.
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Tying Counterterrorism Grants to Election Rules!
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration from tying counterterrorism grants to election administration changes, as local governments challenge FEMA funding conditions.
NDLEA, Army Destroy Edo Cannabis Farms With Estimated 1,360kg Yield!
NDLEA and Nigerian Army personnel destroy two cannabis farms with an estimated combined yield of 1,360.23kg at Eko Camp, Ilushi, Edo State.
Kogi APC Senatorial Ticket: Court Fixes November 19 to Decide Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello’s Fate!
Court fixes November 19 for a key decision concerning former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello and the legal challenge surrounding his APC senatorial ticket for Kogi Central.
Rivers Assembly Backs Constitutional Amendment to Establish State Police Services!
Rivers State House of Assembly backs the constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services, advancing Nigeria’s ongoing policing reform process.