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The Federal Government has signed a $1.3 billion Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Finance Corporation to jointly develop an alumina refinery and related mining projects in Nigeria. The agreement, executed through the Solid Minerals Development Fund, is described as one of the largest foreign direct investments in the country’s […]

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has placed police commands nationwide on red alert amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran. In a directive issued to commissioners of police across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the […]

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will cover the cost of extended hotel accommodation for tourists unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to widespread flight disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. In a directive issued on Saturday, the Department of Culture and […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to follow weather forecasts released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) to aid planning in agriculture, disaster management, and other sectors. During a briefing with community orientation and mobilisation officers in Uyo, NOA highlighted the importance of NiMET’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday described President Bola Tinubu as a friend of the media and a strong supporter of press freedom, while the Federal Government pledged backing for a major publication initiative by the Nigeria Press Council (NPC). Shettima spoke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving […]

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been given a strict 48-hour deadline to respond to issues raised by the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy. The directive follows the absence of the agency’s Managing Director, Engr Abba Aliyu, at an ongoing investigative hearing in Abuja. The committee, chaired by […]

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Thursday visited the community of Dadin Kowa in Maiyama Local Government Area following a deadly attack on a mosque that claimed five lives during Isha and Taraweeh prayers. The Kebbi State Police Command had earlier confirmed the killing of the worshippers in the assault. […]