The United States government on Tuesday waived visa bond requirements for football fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who purchased tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to ease travel for supporters attending the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. The US State ...
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The Social Democratic Party on Monday denied reports that it submitted the name of its 2027 presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission, saying no primary or national convention had been held to produce a candidate. In a statement issued by the media aide to the party’s National Chairman, ...
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The Federal Road Safety Corps on Monday launched “Operation Guduma” in Awka to arrest motorists using fake diplomatic number plates and curb overloading on Nigerian roads amid growing security concerns. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, represented by Oko Etuali, said the operation followed reports that many individuals were illegally using ...
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The Nigeria Revenue Service on Monday announced that all taxable persons in the country must obtain a Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) under a new tax system introduced in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board to improve tax administration, transparency and compliance nationwide. In a public notice shared on its X ...
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The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) on Sunday called on Nigerian university leaders, government authorities and regulatory bodies to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital governance systems to improve university administration, accountability and innovation across state-owned institutions during its 8th Biennial Conference in Kano State. In a statement ...
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The Academy of Medical Sciences, Nigeria on Monday urged the Federal Government, health agencies and border authorities to intensify surveillance and preparedness after Ebola outbreaks were confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning of possible cross-border transmission into Nigeria. In a statement signed by Prof. Obinna Onwujekwe ...
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The Christian Association of Nigeria on Monday condemned the abduction of pupils, teachers and school officials during attacks on schools in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling on security agencies to urgently rescue the victims and arrest the attackers. In a statement signed ...
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United States Congressman Riley Moore on Sunday warned terrorists in Nigeria not to test President Donald Trump’s resolve after Nigerian and US forces killed ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint air strike in the Lake Chad Basin aimed at tackling terrorism and attacks on Christians. Moore, a Republican member ...
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Victoria Ogwanighie, founder of Kiyoko Foods Ltd, won the ₦10 million grand prize at the 2026 FMN Prize for Innovation held on May 15 after her cassava-based food innovation emerged best among over 2,700 entries submitted for the competition organised by Flour Mills of Nigeria. Ogwanighie became the first female ...
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The Defence Headquarters on Monday said Nigerian troops, alongside the United States Africa Command, killed over 20 ISWAP fighters during coordinated air strikes carried out in Metele, Borno State, after intelligence reports revealed the movement and gathering of terrorists in the area. Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, ...
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