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Nigeria: Credit Ratings reflect our strong financial position—Odu’a Investment boss
Zawya
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The Group Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL), Chief Bimbo Ashiru, has described the recent upgrade of the company’s corporate credit rating to “Aa-” by Agusto & Co. as a reflection of the strong financial position, operational...
FG Opposes Nnamdi Kanu’s No-Case Plea, Says Threat To Nigeria Real
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 18, 2025
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject the no-case submission filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Lead counsel to the government, Adegboyega Awomolo...
President Tinubu Visits Kano Today to Mourn Late Alhaji Aminu Dantata
Nigerian Eye
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July 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Kano State on Friday, July 18, 2025, to offer condolences to the state government, its people, and the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a revered elder statesman, business tycoon, and...
NOA: Nigerians Must Embrace National Values, Civic Duties for Nation’s Progress
This Day
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July 18, 2025
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has said the progress of the country depends not only on policy and governance but on the active embrace of national values and civic...
Nigeria News2 hours ago Accidental Senator, Take Your Evidence To Anti-corruption Agencies – Wike’s Aide Replies Senator Kingibe The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications,…
Naija News
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July 18, 2025
According to Olayinka, responsible and serious people don’t only say they have evidence of corruption against public officials on Television. Naija News recalls that Senator Kingibe had levelled serious allegations against the FCT Minister, Nyesom...
'Accidental Senator': Wike’s Spokesperson Tackles Senator Kingibe Over Land Allocation Allegations
Nigerian Eye
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July 18, 2025
Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized Senator Ireti Kingibe, the FCT representative in the Senate, for alleging that Wike allocated land to his sons and slashed land title...
Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son, eight others to lead key government agencies
Premium Times
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July 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, as the chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was part of a fresh round of leadership changes across...
Doctors in Abia rejects Nigerian government’s circular on salary, backs national body
Daily Post
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July 18, 2025
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA Abia State chapter has rejected the June 27, 2025 circular from the National Salary Income and Wages Commission, NSIWC, demanding a circular that reflects the previous agreements reached between the Federal...
Tinubu Names Son Of Ex-military President, Muhammad Babangida, Chairman Of Revamped Bank Of Agriculture
This Day
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July 18, 2025
* Appoints eight others as chairmen and heads of government agencies Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has appointed the son of former military President, Muhammad Babangida, as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. According to...
Nigeria’s government targets financing, insurance to boost fish production
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 18, 2025
NIGERIA – The Nigerian government is moving to revitalize aquaculture by improving access to credit and developing an insurance system for fish producers. This was announced following a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, July 16, in Abuja, bringing...
Nigeria News9 seconds ago Kyari Told Me Buhari Never Asked For A Dime From NNPCL – Adesina Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has stated that the deceased never demanded a “dime” from the…
Naija News
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July 18, 2025
He asserted that the former president was devoid of corruption during his lifetime. The former presidential spokesman stated that this was disclosed to him by the former NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari. Adesina, in a lengthy article in...
Cross-Border Trading Greatest Infidelity, Sin Against Local Market – NANTA President
Daily Independent
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July 18, 2025
1 LAGOS – Mr. Yinka Folami, the President of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has described the cross-border trading menace as the greatest infidelity and a sin against the local market. Speaking as a Special Guest on...
Abia Governor Otti Asks Labour Party Supporters To Work Together Amid Crisis, Obey Supreme Court Ruling
Sahara Reporters
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The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Friday reiterated support for the Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party, urging warring groups within the party to respect the Supreme Court judgment and work in unity to reposition the...
FG Renames University of Maiduguri in Honor of Late President Muhammadu Buhari
The News Chronicle
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July 18, 2025
In a historic move to immortalize the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) as the Muhammadu Buhari University of Maiduguri. The...
Nigeria News11 seconds ago ‘Every Government Has A Cabal’ – Buhari’s Ex-Chief Of Staff, Gambari The former Chief of Staff to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has confirmed that his principal operated with a small inner circl…
Naija News
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July 18, 2025
Gambari made the disclosure in an interview excerpt with Laolu Akande, a former spokesperson to ex-Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of the full programme scheduled to air on Friday. According to Gambari, the presence of a trusted group...
I have Evidence to Proof Wike Allocated Lands to his Sons - Ireti Kingibe (video)
Nigerian Eye
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July 18, 2025
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike allocated land plots in Abuja to his sons and reduced land title fees from ₦200 million to ₦2 million within 48 hours. Speaking on...
Kanu’s Threat To Break Up Nigeria Not Mere Boasting, Federal Gov’t Insists In Court
Leadership
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July 18, 2025
The federal government has insisted that the alleged threat by the leader of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to break up the country and establish a Republic of Biafra was not an empty threat. The government told the...
Nigeria Misses $1bn Leather Export Goal As Raw Hide Shipments Persist
Leadership
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria’s ambition to expand its leather industry to $1 billion in annual revenue by 2025 may have fallen short, industry data and stakeholder interviews have shown, with export earnings stuck below the $1 billion mark and value‑added production...
Delegates seek new constitution to return Nigeria to true federalism
Eagle Online
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July 18, 2025
Delegates at a National Constitutional Summit have called for an immediate constitutional framework that will return Nigeria to a truly federal system of government. This was contained in a communique read by Professor Maxwell Gidado and Prof....
Shaibu charges Nigerians to defend democracy
News Diary Online
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July 18, 2025
One year after the Federal High Court judgement, reinstating him as the Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu has called on Nigerians to remain vigilant in defending democratic values. By Usman Aliyu One year after the Federal High Court...