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Reps seek review of bilateral ties with S’Africa, demand probe of death of Nigerians, others
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to immediately undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral engagement with the Republic of South Africa over the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans resident in the country.
NRS: Tinubu’s Reforms lift Reserves to $50bn, Tax Revenue to ₦28.3tn
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed from $3.99 billion in May 2023 to $50.11 billion, while annual tax collections have risen from ₦12.3 trillion to ₦28.3 trillion, according to a new Economic Snapshot Report (2023 vs 2026) released by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
Trump Crackdown: 124 Nigerians named in fresh US deportation drive
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named 124 Nigerians among foreign nationals it intends to deport as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement operations.
Lagos opens registration for maiden Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge
The Lagos State Government has commenced registration for the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, inviting secondary school students to develop innovative clean energy solutions as part of efforts to nurture the next generation of energy innovators.
Tinubu meets security chiefs over insecurity
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review the country’s security situation.
Insecurity: Senate Approves ₦403.1bn Police Trust Fund Budgets For 2025, 2026
The Senate has approved a total of ₦403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen policing and support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the country for two consecutive years.
Rowdy Session In House Of Reps Over Motion On Budget Implementation
The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a motion on the poor implementation of the budget and delays in the release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Tinubu Urges CSOs To Prioritise Nigeria’s Interests, Reject Harmful Foreign Influence
President Bola Tinubu has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) across the country to align more closely with his administration’s development agenda, urging them to put national interests first and reject foreign funding capable of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty and development priorities.
Dangote Picks Kenya For East African Mega Refinery
A 700,000-bpd East African oil refinery proposed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will be built in Kenya, a senior company official said Tuesday, putting a lid on speculation over the location of the mega-project.
Tinubu Orders ICPC To Probe PFIPC, Forged Appointment Claims
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters.