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AFNIS 2026: President Tinubu Calls for Unified African Strategy to Maximize Mineral Wealth
President Bola Tinubu urges African nations to unite, cease raw mineral exports, and prioritize local processing and industrialization to boost the continent's economic future.
Zamfara State Government Outlines Use of World Bank SABER Funding
The Zamfara State Government is utilizing World Bank SABER funds to improve local infrastructure and business systems, including the establishment of new small claims courts.
ADC Rebukes Bayo Onanuga for Dismissing Economic Hardship
The African Democratic Congress has criticized presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga for claiming he does not see the severe hunger Nigerians are reporting, labeling the comments as deeply out of touch.
Nigeria Emphasizes Local Revenue Growth as Key to Development
Nigeria's finance officials and international partners discuss why sub-national fiscal capacity is essential for achieving national development goals.
Atiku Abubakar labels current era under Tinubu as Nigeria’s toughest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Tinubu administration, stating that citizens are currently enduring the most difficult period in recent history.
Atiku: Blaming the press for national hardship is like blaming a thermometer for a fever
Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Tinubu for attacking the media over reports of economic and security crises, arguing that blaming journalists for the nation's hardship is futile.
Rufai Oseni Challenges Bayo Onanuga Over Claims Regarding Nigerian Economic Hardship
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has challenged presidential aide Bayo Onanuga to swear that requests for financial aid from citizens have not spiked since President Tinubu assumed office.
Cross River Customs Intercepts Contraband Valued at N273 Million
Nigeria Customs in Cross River has seized N273.68 million worth of prohibited goods, including vegetable oil and used tyres, following intensified enforcement operations.
Federal Government Stresses Necessity of Private Investment for Nigeria’s Agricultural Growth
The Nigerian government admits it cannot fund agricultural transformation alone, calling for a new blended finance approach to attract private investment and manage sector risks.
Onitsha Main Market Traders Face Hardship Following Mass Demolition
Displaced traders at Onitsha Main Market are struggling to survive after the state government demolished over 10,000 shops four months ago without beginning promised reconstruction.