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Nigerian Government and UNDP Partner to Boost Sovereign Credit Rating
Nigeria has launched a collaborative effort with the UNDP to improve its sovereign credit rating, aiming to reduce borrowing costs and better align its credit profile with current economic reforms.
July 16, 2026
Oguntoyinbo Warns Rising Exam Fees Will Drive Up Dropout Rates
APM candidate Olufemi Oguntoyinbo claims that planned increases in NECO and WASSCE registration fees will worsen Nigeria's out-of-school child crisis.
July 16, 2026
Peter Agada Urges President Tinubu to Overhaul Security Following Otukpo Violence
YPP presidential hopeful Peter Agada has challenged President Tinubu to implement a technology-based security overhaul following deadly attacks in Benue State.
July 16, 2026
Appellate Court upholds INEC 2027 election rules, overturning lower court ruling
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared the way for INEC's 2027 election guidelines, reversing a prior Federal High Court judgment that had nullified them.
July 16, 2026
Yobe Police Apprehend Two Suspected Kidnappers and Cattle Rustlers
Yobe State police have arrested two suspects for alleged roles in kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling, with one individual posing as an insurgent to extort local herders.
July 16, 2026
US House approves measure to block all aid to Nigeria citing religious persecution
The US House of Representatives has passed an amendment to block all aid to Nigeria until the government improves its response to violence against Christian communities.
July 16, 2026
Dangote Refinery Addresses Rumors Regarding Petrol Sales Suspension
Dangote Refinery officially denies reports of halted petrol sales, clarifying that its 700,000-barrel-per-day operation continues as depot owners hike prices.
July 16, 2026
Kano Hisbah prohibits commercial mobile film sharing at charging stations
Kano State's Hisbah Board has officially banned the commercial sharing of films at phone charging centers to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content.
July 16, 2026
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Assets Worth Billions from Aisha Achimugu
An FCT High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of N4.6 billion in jewellery, 11 exotic cars, and cash assets belonging to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the federal government.
July 16, 2026
PETROAN Urges Immediate Reactivation of State-Owned Refineries to Stabilize Fuel Costs
PETROAN is calling for the urgent revival of government-owned refineries to combat rising fuel prices and currency instability following shifts in the downstream oil sector.
July 16, 2026