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NIPR, NAN partner to boost Nigeria’s global image

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the News Agency of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s national image and global reputation. The brief signing ceremony,…

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Ghana Gas Woos Civil Society, Pushes for ‘Train 2’ to Boost Energy Security - The Ghanaian Chronicle

A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has toured the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) as part of efforts by the state-owned firm to strengthen transparency and deepen engagement with key opinion leaders in the energy sector. The tour, which took participants through the Gas Processing Plan…

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FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

A coalition of election observers accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission has urged the commission to strengthen electoral integrity following the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday after …

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Natasha demands probe into attack on Obi, Odigie-Oyegun

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on security agencies to investigate the reported atack on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State. In a statement issued on We…

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Nigeria’s blind women sambists ready for World Cup debut

Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will featur…

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Kano’s new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya

At the centre of the unfolding drama in Kano’s political scene is Ibrahim Shekarau, the influential former governor and current state leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, now heavily courted by the APC in what could prove a decisive move in Kano’s evolving power struggle, writes HUSSAINI IBRAHIM…

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Air cargo reforms signal push for non-oil exports

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to grow non-oil exports through air cargo reforms driven by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, highlighting fresh infrastructure and revenue initiatives while examining their long-term viability, PRINCESS ETUK reports In the modern global economy, the speed o…

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Nigeria targets foreign investment with mining reforms – FG

The Federal Government has said it is strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks in the solid minerals sector to attract global investment and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in mining. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Faruk Yabo, stated this duri…

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Amnesty alleges torture, extrajudicial killings at Imo 'Tiger Base'

A police unit established to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in Imo State has instead become a hub of alleged extrajudicial executions, torture and systematic extortion, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. The unit, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” as stated in the rep…

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LOC inspects facilities ahead 2026 National Para Games

The Local Organizing Committee for the third National Para Games has completed a thorough inspection of venues ahead of the multi-sport event scheduled to run from March 26 to April 3, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a statement issu…

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Cricket: Winners emerge at National U-17 zonal qualifiers

Winners have emerged in the South-West and South-East zonal qualifiers ahead of this year’s Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships for boys and girls, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The South-West and South-East zonal eliminations took place simultaneously at the MKO Abiola Sports Aren…

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3 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Air Freight Market to Hit USD 225.26 Bn by 2031: Freight Forwarding held 44.5% of the 2025 Market Share, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the air freight market was valued at USD 160.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 169.53 billion in 2026 to reach USD 225.26 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.85%. Growth is being supported by ex…

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N’East govs assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East states have highlighted their education and youth empowerment initiatives as crucial measures to protect children from recruitment into armed groups. Officials from Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Yobe, and Bauchi mentioned policies designed to reduce vulnerability and provide safe, structured opp…

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3 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Islamist militant attacks on Niger, Benin and Nigeria border zone soaring, research shows

LAGOS, Feb 26 - Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active conflict zones, according to a crisis monitoring group. Violent incidents involving Islamist groups i…

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NIWA Lagos boss bags Nelson Mandela Award

The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Sarat Braimah, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award by the Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative in recognition of her hard work and dedication to national service. According to a statement on W…

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2027: Kwankwaso, Makinde hold closed-door meeting

The 2023 presidential candidate and the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, met Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. Although the outcome of the meeting was not made known to the public, it wa…

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Yilwatda affirms APC’s electoral edge as convention nears

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the APC as the most viable political platform for anyone seeking elective positions in the country. Yilwatda was quoted in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, as stating this d…

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Why I chose Akpe as deputy gov – Diri

State Governor, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, explained that his decision to appoint Dr Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor was guided by considerations of continuity, competence, character, commitment and the fear of God. He added that the choice followed careful consultation and adherence to consti…

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Abia council dismisses monarch’s inferiority claims

The Arochukwu Traditional Council of Abia State has said the participation of Eze Eberechukwu Oji in the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council does not amount to subordination or make the Aro throne inferior to any regional traditional authority. The clarification was contained in a statemen…

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Pensioners laud Osun health insurance scheme

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Osun State chapter, has described the enrolment of its members in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme by Governor Ademola Adeleke as a lifesaver. According to the union, the enrolment had reduced the death rate among pensioners and eased their financial burden, especia…

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