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FEC Meeting

Tinubu Presides Over FEC Meeting as 2025 Budget Proposal Gains Approval

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presides over FEC meeting as the federal government approves the 2025 ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Economy & Finance
Nigeria pays ₦85 billion ECOWAS debt and community levy for the first time in 19 years, boosting regional cooperation and financial stability.

Nigeria Settles ₦85 Billion ECOWAS Debt, Strengthening Regional Ties

Nigeria pays ₦85 billion ECOWAS debt and community levy for the first time in 19 ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Economy & Finance
ECOWAS

ECOWAS Summit: Tinubu Hosts Presidents as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Finalize Exit Plans

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger finalize ECOWAS withdrawal plans at Tinubu-hosted summit, agreeing to a ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • West Africa
Boat Mishap

Tragedy in Benue: 20 Dead, 11 Rescued in Boat Mishap

Benue boat accident leaves 20 dead, 11 rescued as authorities launch recovery efforts and call ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Indigenous Expertise

NAF Advocates Indigenous Expertise and Partnerships to Strengthen Security

NAF partners with Abia State and advocates indigenous expertise to enhance operational capabilities, aiming for ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Security
Twin Attacks

Tragic Twin Attacks in Western Niger Claim Dozens of Lives

Twin attacks in western Niger claim 39 lives, highlighting escalating violence linked to jihadist groups ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • West Africa
Fabura

Appeal Court Restores Rivers’ Federal Allocations, Upholds Fubara’s Victory

Appeal Court restores Rivers State’s federal allocations, overturning earlier suspension and securing a win for ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Politics
Ganduje

APC Eyes Rivers State in 2027 Elections, Ganduje Declares

APC Chairman Ganduje sets sights on Rivers State for 2027 elections, appoints Tony Okocha as ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Politics
New Naira

CBN Fines Banks ₦150m Over New Naira Notes Illicit Trading

CBN fines banks ₦150m for collusion with hawkers in trading new naira notes, addressing artificial ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Business
Shettima

Nigeria’s Oil Sector Gets 30,000 BPD Boost as Shettima Launches Facility in Dubai

Nigeria's oil sector gains 30,000 BPD boost as VP Kashim Shettima launches a Nigerian-owned oil ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Business
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January 19th is the day in 1920 that the United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.

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