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Proposed Amendment Gains Momentum Amid Rising Security Concerns

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  The proposed amendment comes at a time of growing concern over insecurity across Nigeria, particularly the persistence of mass kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks in several parts of the country. These security challenges have intensified calls for reforms to the nation’s policing structure, with many stakeholders advocating for greater decentralisation of law enforcement responsibilities. […]

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Air Peace CEO Calls for Economic Boycott of South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

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  The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has urged Nigerians to stop investing in South Africa and instead channel their investments toward Nigeria in response to renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Onyema argued that economic measures rather than violence should

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Federal Government Disburses Over N13 Billion in Interest-Free Loans to Tertiary Institution Staff

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  The Federal Government has completed the 2025/2026 cycle of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), disbursing more than N13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non-academic staff across public tertiary institutions nationwide. The disclosure was made by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release issued on June 19, 2026.

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Federal Government Declares June 29–July 3 National Learning Assessment Week

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  The Federal Government has declared June 29 to July 3, 2026, as National Learning Assessment Week as part of preparations for Nigeria’s first nationwide learning assessment exercise. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The initiative is

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Federal Government Declares June 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day 2026

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Overview The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement issued on behalf of the government. Key Details June 12 has been designated as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s

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Lagos food prices rise again in May 2026 as transport costs reverse April relief

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  Food prices across major Lagos markets rose again in May 2026, reversing part of the broad-based relief observed in April, as higher transportation costs, seasonal supply shifts, and rising logistics expenses continued to affect staple commodities. The increase in food prices was largely driven by higher diesel and transport costs, with fuel prices rising

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Aviation expert says Nigeria’s reforms improving investor confidence but leasing activity still limited

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  For the past two to three years, Nigeria’s aviation sector has recorded several regulatory milestones, including exiting the Aviation Working Group (AWG) watchlist and achieving a 75.5% compliance score on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Index, reflecting improved alignment with global aircraft leasing standards. These gains have been driven by reforms to key legal

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China’s Solar Panel Exports to Africa Jump 83% as Renewable Energy Demand Surges

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  China’s exports of solar cells and panels to Africa surged sharply in April 2026, rising 83% year-on-year, as global demand for renewable energy continued to accelerate. According to China customs data reported by Reuters, shipments to African countries reached 123,787 metric tons in April 2026, up from 67,552 tons in April 2025, underscoring the

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Rising logistics, energy costs pushing Nigerian MSMEs out of export market – Report

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High logistics and energy costs are increasingly forcing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) out of Nigeria’s non-oil export market, according to the newly released 3T Impex Non-Oil Export Index Report 2026. The report, authored by Bamidele Ayemibo and published by 3T Impex Trade Consulting, analysed 87,824 export transactions recorded between 2021 and 2025, alongside

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Urban Network Congestion Threatens Telecom Service Quality Despite Rural Connectivity Gains

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  Fresh industry insights have revealed that Nigeria’s telecom sector is facing increasing pressure in major urban centres, with network congestion threatening service quality in areas such as Ikeja and Gwarinpa despite notable improvements in rural connectivity. The findings were contained in two reports produced by Ookla on behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission: “Connectivity

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