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A Wave of Religious Violence Roils Nigeria
The Dispatch
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July 11, 2025
Religious violence in Nigeria is not new. It worsened significantly in 2009, when Boko Haram, an Islamist group whose name means “Western education is forbidden,” started its insurgency against the Nigerian government. Since then, both Christians...
Nigeria charts new HIV path as global aid shifts
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has announced plans to convene the seventh National Council on AIDS, which will focus on Nigeria’s HIV response in the context of evolving global aid dynamics. The agency made this known in a statement...
Tinubu to inaugurate Nigeria’s maiden national steel summit
The Sun Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Steel Development,is set to host its maiden national steel summit in Abuja The landmark summit is aimed at reviving Nigeria’s steel industry and repositioning it as a...
Nigeria holds summit in bid to increase food production, combat hunger
National Accord Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
The national Summit on Nutrition and Food Security organized by Nigeria’s House of Representatives entered its third day in Abuja on Thursday with various critical stakeholders and professionals offering suggestions on how to increase food...
Naira cards: How Nigeria’s new policy is unlocking trade, empowering SMEs, reviving financial sector
Alexa.ng
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Barely three years after restricted usage, Nigerian banks have reinstated the ability for citizens to use naira-denominated debit cards for international transactions. A policy shift that signals renewed confidence in the nation’s foreign exchange...
Nigeria’s agritourism vision cultivating jobs, wellness, national pride
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
By Adebowale Johnson In a groundbreaking event that captured the imagination of leaders, farmers and entrepreneurs, Nigeria recently hosted the World Agritourism Festival, spotlighting agritourism as a powerful engine for economic growth and...
Adegboyega Oyetola begins ‘door-to-door’ diplomacy for Nigeria’s IMO council campaign
Alexa.ng
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched a robust diplomatic campaign aimed at securing Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. Oyetola formally kicked off...
Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an immediate transition from the long-troubled promissory note system to a more efficient and verifiable export...
Africa’s Spiro gets global climate backing, targets $200m revenue boost
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
Spiro, a leading Pan-African electric mobility firm, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects (RPCP) Pipeline, a major endorsement of its climate leadership and innovation in Africa’s transport sector. The...
FSDH Releases Nigeria’s 2025 H1 Macroeconomic Report: Nigeria Navigates A Fragile Global Landscape With Signs Of Stability And Reform Momentum
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
FSDH Merchant Bank has released its Nigeria Macroeconomic Report for the First Half of 2025, offering critical insights into the global and domestic economic environment at its Mid-Year Economic Outlook Roundtable held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025....
Germany backs second phase of UNICEF-WFP resilience programme in Northeast Nigeria with €20m support
Business Hallmark
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July 11, 2025
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding lives and strengthening resilience in Northeast Nigeria with the launch of the second phase of a joint UNICEF-World Food Programme (WFP) initiative targeting vulnerable communities...
APM Terminals Nigeria Graduates Over 500 Beneficiaries From WACTPRENEUR Programme In Host Communities
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
2 Some beneficiaries of the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria capacity building programme tagged ‘WACTpreneur’ during their graduation ceremony in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State recently. The West...
Nigeria’s Coastal Highway Passes $747 m Funding Milestone
Arabian Post
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan, led by Deutsche Bank, to fund the initial 47.47‑kilometre phase of its flagship coastal highway spanning from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the...
2027: Tinubu, Atiku Will Soon Start Faking Humility To Win Your Hearts – Comedian I Go Dye Warns Nigerians
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
Naija News reports that in an Instagram post, the comedian said politicians have already started collecting their white native attires from tailors in preparation for their staged appearances in markets and roadside food joints. According to...
Climate change: We’re running out of time, Akume warns
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Citing the fatal dimension the impact of climate change is taking, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has warned that the country is running out of time. The SGF, Senator George Akume, gave the warning yesterday in Abuja...
Federal Lawmaker Calls For Urgent Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Digital Protection Laws, Frameworks
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 Raji Adebayo IBADAN – Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide popularly known as Odidiomo, has issued a clarion call for the...
Nigeria, France deepen ties on security, trade, others
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the French Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the fields of security, trade, education, and culture. This was even as both countries agreed to...
Nigeria set to host 7th National Council on AIDS
Premium Times
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July 10, 2025
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that delegates from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory will convene in Lagos next month for the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA). Established under...
Nigeria to enjoy full BRICS benefits without political challenges – Minister
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria will enjoy full economic benefits from its partnership status with the BRICS alliance despite not being a full member, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Speaking on Channels Television, the minister emphasised...
Nigeria’s pension fund assets hit N24.10 trillion in May 2025 amid strategic portfolio rebalancing
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry sustained its upward trajectory in May 2025, as total pension fund assets rose to N24.10 trillion, reflecting a 1.91% month-on-month growth from N23.65 trillion in April. This is according to the latest data from the...