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NCC Promotes Dig Once Policy Through Duct Sharing Pricing Discussions
The NCC is working with stakeholders to establish a transparent pricing framework for shared underground ducts under the national Dig Once Policy.
Oriire Families Hesitant to Send Rescued Students Back to Schools After 56-Day Ordeal
Parents of children kidnapped in Oyo State's Oriire region are reluctant to return them to their former schools, citing lasting trauma from their 56-day captivity.
Violence erupts in Benue and Plateau as 27 killed in weekend attacks
Gunmen killed at least 27 people across Benue and Plateau states over the weekend, including an entire family of nine, fueling protests and intensifying concerns about regional insecurity.
Federal Government Mandates N50,000 Uniform Exam Fees for WAEC and NECO by 2027
Starting in 2027, the Federal Government will enforce a uniform N50,000 registration fee for both WAEC and NECO exams, a move drawing heavy criticism from parents and political leaders due to existing economic hardships.
Nasarawa Man Taken Into Custody for Fatal Assault on Wife
A 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, is in police custody in Nasarawa State after allegedly killing his 20-year-old wife during a dispute over food.
Nigerian military disrupts abduction plot, saves four in Kebbi State
Nigerian Army troops successfully intervened to rescue four kidnapping victims in Kebbi State after receiving intelligence on militant activities.
Federal Government targets illicit mining operations, apprehends two in Osun State
Federal authorities arrested two individuals for illegal mining in Osun State, marking a broader nationwide push to sanitize the sector and enforce the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act.
Nigeria records 2.3 percent growth in daily oil output reaching 1.74mbpd
Nigeria has reached a production milestone by exceeding its OPEC quota for two months running, with daily crude and condensate output climbing to 1.74 million barrels in June.
Dangote Group Introduces N500,000 Bounty for Reporting Unauthorized Truck Usage
Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblowing program offering a N500,000 reward for credible reports on the illegal use of its trucks for unauthorized goods transport.
Tinubu Celebrates Wole Soyinka’s 92nd Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's 92nd birthday, honoring his significant contributions to literature, democracy, and his long-standing role as a courageous advocate for justice in Nigeria.