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Minister Opens Discussions With World Bank To End Fish Importation
New Telegraph
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July 16, 2025
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has opened discussions with the World Bank to secure financial support for farmers in order to boost local production and end importation of fish in the country. At a high-level...
Nigeria targets 25% OPEC quota hike by 2027
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria is preparing to seek a 25 per cent increase in its crude oil production quota from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by 2027, citing growing domestic demand as justification. Group Chief Executive Officer of the...
PRESIDENT BUHARI LAID TO REST
Foroyaa Newspaper
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July 16, 2025
News from Nigeria indicate Ex President Buhari died of a long illness. His body had to be ferried from London for burial in Nigeria. Flags in Nigeria are on half mast and a public holiday was declared to mourn his death. His career as a soldier...
Nigeria: $300 helicopter levy, oil firms, operators shun NAMA’s ultimatum
Zawya
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Oil companies and helicopter operators have shunned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to comply with the $300 helicopter landing levy introduced by the federal government. Despite the threat of...
Nigeria seeks incremental crude rise to 2.4mbpd
New National Star
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July 16, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigeria is in discussion with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), seeking production capacity of 2.4 million barrels per day (bpd). It is also targeting production growth of 2 million bpd, including 1.7 million...
Salihu Lukman: Buhari’s popularity once made politicians win elections — that era is over
The Cable
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July 16, 2025
Salihu Lukman, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the era when politicians rode to victory solely on the back of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s popularity is over. Buhari died on Sunday in a clinic in London, following...
Shettima: Buhari’s Death A Major Loss To Nigeria, African Continent
This Day
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July 16, 2025
* Says Tinubu is personally pained by former leader’s demise * Gov Radda, ministers, ex-govs, opposition leaders join VP for prayers in Daura Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the passing of former President...
Nigeria can generate $1bn from leather sector, says NESG’s report
Business Day
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria, one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa, is said to have the potential to generate about $1 billion, this year (2025), a Nigerian Economic Summit Group`s report, has indicated. The leather value...
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura Amid Tears, Tributes & Military Honours
Kpomkwem News
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria stood still on July 15, 2025, as the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. An emotional farewell that drew leaders from across the nation and beyond. Muhammadu Buhari, who...
'Atiku's Exit Won't Make any Dent on PDP'- Governor Makinde
Nigerian Eye
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July 16, 2025
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has downplayed the exit of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, saying it won't affect the party's fortune. Makinde made these comments in Akure, Ondo State capital,...
1999 Constitution Not Democratic, Fails To Accommodate Nigeria’s Plurality – Anyaoku
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 16, 2025
News Investigators/ A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, says Nigeria needs a new inclusive and democratic constitution that accommodate the country’s plurality. Mr Anyaoku stated this at a national summit organised by...
Xi Condoles Nigeria on Passing of Buhari
This Day
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July 16, 2025
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Xi, in a message on Wednesday on behalf of the Chinese government and...
Paul Biya Reshuffles Military to Consolidate Power Ahead of Presidential Election
Cameroon Online
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July 16, 2025
At 92 years old, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, has carried out a major reshuffle of the country’s military leadership. Announced on Tuesday through a series of presidential decrees, the changes affect almost all...
Buhari’s demise a great loss to Nigeria, Africa – Gov Radda
Daily Trust
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July 16, 2025
The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has said the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari is a “great loss to the people of Katsina, the nation, and Africa in general.” Radda stated this on Wednesday after a brief prayer for...
Atiku’s obsession with presidential ambition knows no sympathy — Keyamo
Daily Post
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at a time the nation is mourning ex-president...
VP Shettima: Buhari's Demise a Major Loss to Nigeria, African Continent
Galaxy TV
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The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is personally pained by the passing of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.He described Buhari's passing as a major loss not only to the family of Buhari, the...
Atiku Broke The Law By Using Nigerian Coat Of Arms In PDP Resignation Letter, Says Keyamo
Sahara Reporters
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Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of committing a legal offence by continuing to use Nigeria’s Coat of Arms on his personal and political correspondence...
Tinubu is the best president Nigeria has ever had – Portable
Premium Times
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July 16, 2025
Street-hop singer, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has once again thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming his support in a new viral online video This comes as some celebrities who supported President Tinubu during...
Let the enemies of Nigerian women speak up now, by Funke Egbemode
Eagle Online
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July 16, 2025
Ajiun Orompoto definitely was not born to become a king. Yes, she was a princess but tradition forbade women from sitting on the throne of their fathers. According to historical accounts, Alaafin Ajiun Orompotoniyun ended up being the only female...
What Buhari told me before 2023 election - Peter Obi
Pulse
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July 16, 2025
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential flag-bearer in 2023, has revealed what the late former President Muhammadu Buhari told him in the days leading up to the last general elections.Obi made the revelation while speaking to journalists on the...