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Afreximbank Urges African Nations to Halt Raw Lithium Exports
Afreximbank’s Dr. George Elombi has urged African nations to process lithium domestically for EV battery production instead of exporting it as a raw material, pledging financial support for local manufacturers.
Nigerian public sector unions threaten industrial action over unpaid salary adjustments
Public sector unions in Nigeria are threatening government authorities with industrial action due to the failure of various states to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage and other welfare benefits.
Nigeria Seeks Enhanced Development Finance and Private Investment to Reach $1 Trillion Goal
To reach a $1 trillion economy, the Nigerian government is prioritizing private sector capital and reformed development finance to supplement national budgets.
Former INEC Head Mahmood Yakubu Submits Credentials in Qatar
Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.
President Tinubu jokes about First Lady’s ‘Iya Alakara’ label
President Bola Tinubu playfully nicknamed First Lady Oluremi Tinubu 'Iya Alakara' during a dinner, referencing recent public debates over her comments on small-scale trading and government empowerment initiatives.
Naira Exchange Rate Analysis: July 3, 2026
The Nigerian Naira showed steady performance against the Dollar on Friday, with rates aligning closely between official and parallel markets as liquidity stabilizes.
Friday Briefing: Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
Key updates include the U.S. troop withdrawal from Lake Chad, legal rulings involving the ADC, a denied bail application for Nasir El-Rufai, and a major court judgment against the Nigeria Police Force.
Governor Alia commands security buildup in Benue following deadly assault
Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered increased security deployments in Katsina Ala after a lethal attack on the Saii community by armed assailants.
Escalating Delivery Costs Push Nigerian Women Away from Professional Care
Soaring childbirth expenses in Nigeria are forcing families into debt and driving many women away from professional medical facilities, raising alarms about potential increases in maternal and infant mortality.
Adeniyi Adeyemi disputes criminal charges as controversy grows over phantom presidential council
Adeniyi Adeyemi faces an eight-count criminal charge for allegedly operating a fake presidential agency, even as N1.3 billion was discovered allocated to the group in the 2026 federal budget, sparking accusations of deep-seated government institutional failure.