Tag: NIGERIA
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Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has reported that Nigeria imported over 560,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser raw materials in 2025, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring consistent access to agricultural inputs under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). Currently, at least 10 vessels are discharging fertiliser raw materials at Nigerian ports this year, supporting local…
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British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, announced that trade between Nigeria and the UK has reached a record £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion). Speaking in Abuja, he credited the growth to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), which removes non-tariff barriers and promotes cooperation in key sectors. Montgomery explained that ETIP, alongside…
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have departed for Chile on Sunday to finalize preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the team began their build-up in Abuja last month, participating in several friendly matches. While in Chile, they will play additional warm-up games to fine-tune their squad ahead of…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council committee to urgently implement measures to lower food prices nationwide. According to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the initiative focuses on ensuring safe and efficient transport of farm produce to reduce logistics costs. This move aligns with Tinubu’s…
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Federal Government has expressed deep concern over an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, reportedly targeting senior Hamas leaders. In a statement issued Wednesday by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria condemned the strike, emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and international law. The government warned that the attack threatens regional stability and ongoing…
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United Nigeria Airlines has signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to purchase six Boeing 737-800 aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet expansion. The deal, announced at Southwest’s headquarters in Dallas, aims to boost the airline’s domestic, regional, and international operations. The fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800, capable of seating up to 189 passengers and flying…
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. This reassurance comes amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, stated in a public health advisory issued in…
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Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa next week, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been approved to host the fixture by FIFA and CAF, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. There had been concerns about the pitch conditions at the stadium, leading to uncertainty…
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Nigeria’s marketing industry has attracted a total of $26.39 million in foreign investments since 2023, signaling a cautious recovery after a sharp decline in 2024. The sector received $22.13 million in 2023, dropped to $1.29 million in 2024, but modestly rebounded to $2.97 million in the first quarter of 2025. Stakeholders attribute this renewed interest…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) are strengthening their collaboration to unify identity and voter registration processes in Nigeria. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu praised their partnership, noting that both agencies hold Nigeria’s largest biometric databases—INEC for elections and NIMC for citizenship identification. He expressed optimism about integrating these systems…
