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FATF invites Nigeria to join global diversity initiative on anti-money laundering
The Sun Nigeria
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July 22, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially invited Nigeria to take part in its consultative processes under a new global effort to promote diversity within the organization. In a letter addressed to...
Nigeria Misses Budget Oil Output Target by Over 70m Barrels in H1
This Day
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July 21, 2025
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria underperformed its 2025 budget crude oil production target in the first half of 2025 by over 70 million barrels or about 19 per cent, a shortfall that may compound the federal government’s fiscal challenges and...
Nigeria eyes terror financing watchlist exit after 730 convictions
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Federal Government has revealed that over 730 individuals have been convicted for terrorism-related offences, as part of its intensified efforts to exit the terror financing watchlist. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism...
Nigeria Projected to Generate 4m Tonnes of Green Ammonia Annually by 2060
This Day
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July 21, 2025
Arthur Eriye The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), has stated that given the right investments and frameworks, Nigeria has the capacity to generate four million tonnes of green ammonia annually by...
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Yilwatda Defends Relief Efforts, Says 6 Million Nigerians Benefited from Social Support Schemes
Arise News
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July 22, 2025
Amid mounting criticism over government response to humanitarian crises across Nigeria, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has defended the ministry’s actions and highlighted...
‘Prioritize national security’ – Nigerians in US urge Tinubu to release Abba Kyari
Daily Post
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July 22, 2025
A coalition of Nigerian groups in the United States has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to DCP Abba Kyari, citing his vast expertise in combating insecurity. They coalition described his continued incarceration as a...
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ADC Accuses PDP, LP of Weak Opposition, Says They're Aiding Tinubu’s Re-Election
Nigerian Eye
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July 22, 2025
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) for their ineffective roles as opposition parties, accusing them of failing to provide Nigerians with a viable alternative to the...
Idi Maiha: Power, policy and the politics of Livestock Development in Nigeria
Pulse
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July 22, 2025
From Fulani pastoral roots to running one of Nigeria's flagship dairy operations, Idi Mukhtar Maiha brings a rare blend of grassroots insight and executive leadership to his role as Minister.Early life & Background Maiha was born in Maiha Local...
How Accessbet Login Works in Nigeria
ZamFoot
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July 22, 2025
Peculiarities of authorisation when entering Accessbet login on the website and mobile app, popular mistakes of Nigerian users and tips on account protection. One of the leading betting sites in Nigeria is AccessBet. Today, it offers its audience...
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ crosses ₦133.9 Million at the Nigerian box office
Pulse
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July 22, 2025
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the film was released globally on June 27 and has quickly become one of the most talked-about cinematic spectacles of the year. In Nigeria, it’s proving to be a crowd-puller. Distributed by FilmOne...
Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Bago, Ododo Unveil Lagos N500bn Fund to Boost Food Supply
Nigerian Eye
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July 23, 2025
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago, and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, launched the N500 billion “Produce for Lagos” initiative and Off-Take Guarantee Fund at the Lagos...
Gambian delegation returns from WAIFEM Course in Nigeria
The Point
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The Gambia participants led by Dr. Seedy Drammeh, deputy director HR, Sang Gomez, Human Resource manager at GRA, also included Ebrima Sarr and Saffie Sanyang, both staff of the Central Bank of The Gambia. The sub-regional course, which run from...
Why Nigeria doesn’t need more states – Gov Otti
Nigerian Eye
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July 22, 2025
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has said that Nigeria doesn’t need additional states because the existing ones lack viability for economic self-sustainability. Otti had yesterday, at the Constitution review meeting for Imo and Abia states in...
President Tinubu Celebrates Fredrick Nwabufo at 40
Prompt News Online
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July 21, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has congratulates Mr. Fredrick Nwabufo, Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement, on his 40th birthday, July 22, 2025. The President joins the Nwabufo family, friends, and associates in celebrating an incisive writer,...
Buhari labour-friendly president, health workers' union mourns
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria has expressed grief over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a labour-friendly president. In a press statement on Tuesday, signed by the National President, Dr. Kabiru...
Nigerian Army Nabs 62 ‘oil Thieves, Seizes Over 350,000
The Nigerian Voice
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The troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified their clampdown on illegal oil refining activities in Niger Delta, recording major successes in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom. It was learnt that in Rivers state, the troops...
Rebasing pushes Nigeria’s GDP to N372.82trn as poverty deepens
Business Hallmark
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July 22, 2025
Nigeria’s economy has grown significantly in nominal terms following the rebasing of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but rising poverty continues to overshadow the upbeat numbers. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced...
Experts urge urgent action to secure Nigeria’s digital space
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria has called on government agencies, businesses, and digital economy stakeholders to intensify efforts to protect Nigeria’s cyberspace. The digital experts also warned that growing cyber threats pose...
Africa’s $22.9 Trillion Maritime Heist Uncovered – SSA to Akwa Ibom Governor Calls for Action on Maritime Looting
TechEconomy
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July 22, 2025
Advertisements In a compelling call to action, Mr. Freedom Force, the senior special assistant (SSA) on Marine and Blue Economy to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has sounded the alarm on Africa’s staggering loss of maritime wealth, estimating a...
Nigeria’s new tax laws: A paradigm shift in the right direction
Business Day
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July 21, 2025
In an attempt to modernise and unify the legal and institutional framework of taxation in Nigeria and address the several inefficiencies within the system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the enactment of the following Acts; the Nigeria...