The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The committee cleared Yuguda after a screening exercise. Presenting the report, committee chairman Adetokunbo Abiru ...
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The United States has pledged up to $100 million to repair the damaged safety dome at the Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine. The funding follows damage caused by a drone strike during the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. The strike created a hole in the outer shell of the Chernobyl protection structure, ...
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The World Health Organization has identified Nigeria as one of the countries contributing significantly to global hepatitis-related deaths, raising concerns over the disease burden. In its 2026 Global Hepatitis Report, the WHO said hepatitis B and C caused about 1.34 million deaths worldwide in 2024, with nearly 1.8 million new ...
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A prosecution witness has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court that suspects confessed to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of $6.23 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria in the ongoing trial of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The witness, Eloho Okpoziakpo, a Commissioner of Police, gave the testimony on ...
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Germany has pledged support for Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, as residents of Yelwata in Benue State demand urgent protection following the deadly 2025 attack. Germany’s Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Thomas Rachel, made this known in Abuja after a visit to Benue communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) ...
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The Federal Government has launched a new digital website for the Federal Character Commission to improve transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance in Nigeria’s public sector. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, unveiled the platform in Abuja on Tuesday. He described the website as a major step ...
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has emphasised that financial literacy is a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth, stressing that informed financial decisions by citizens are critical to national development. Speaking at the Global Money Week 2026 event in Abuja, the Director of Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion, Aisha Isa-Olatinwo, ...
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has unveiled a free long-acting HIV prevention injection, with over 4,000 vials allocated for rollout across Abuja as part of efforts to curb new infections. The Mandate Secretary for Health Services, Adedolapo Fasawe, announced the development on Tuesday during the official launch of LenPrEP at ...
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The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening joint operations and inter-agency collaboration to address persistent security challenges in the North-West region. The General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Bemgba Koughna, made this known during a study tour by participants of Air Force War College Course 12/2026 to the division’s ...
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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called on South Africa to take urgent steps to end xenophobic violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres condemned recent attacks and incitement to violence against migrants in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and ...
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