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Tinubu Defends $21.7bn Borrowing Plan Amid Concerns Over Nigeria's Rising Debt
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Tinubu Defends $21.7bn Borrowing Plan Amid Concerns Over Nigeria's Rising Debt

President Tinubu defends Nigeria's proposed $21.7bn external borrowing plan as critics question debt sustainability, transparency and project delivery.

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FG Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Workers for Six Months, Begins in November
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FG Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Workers for Six Months, Begins in November

The Federal Government has approved ₦70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers for six months from November 2026, alongside plans to pay outstanding allowances.

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CCB Investigates Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki, David Mark and Four Others Over Offshore Assets
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CCB Investigates Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki, David Mark and Four Others Over Offshore Assets

Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau has reportedly opened investigations into seven individuals named in the Panama and Pandora Papers over alleged undeclared offshore assets.

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INEC Publishes Preliminary Voters’ Register Online Amid Transparency Concerns Ahead of 2027 Elections
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INEC Publishes Preliminary Voters’ Register Online Amid Transparency Concerns Ahead of 2027 Elections

INEC has uploaded Nigeria’s preliminary voters’ register online. Find out how to check your details and what happens before the final register is published.

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NDC Unveils 118-Member Campaign Council as Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Take Key Roles Ahead of 2027 Elections
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NDC Unveils 118-Member Campaign Council as Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Take Key Roles Ahead of 2027 Elections

The NDC has unveiled a 118-member campaign council, with Seriake Dickson as chairman, Peter Obi as co-chairman and Rabiu Kwankwaso as co-vice-chairman.

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Nigerian Army Deploys 600 Soldiers to India for Specialised Jungle and Mountain Warfare Training
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Nigerian Army Deploys 600 Soldiers to India for Specialised Jungle and Mountain Warfare Training

Nigerian Army Sends 600 Soldiers to India for Specialised Training

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Canada Grants Asylum to 7,643 Nigerians in 30 Months as Refugee Claims Rise
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Canada Grants Asylum to 7,643 Nigerians in 30 Months as Refugee Claims Rise

Canada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerians between January 2024 and June 2026, according to Immigration and Refugee Board data.

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NLC Gives Tinubu Government Until October 27 to Address Workers’ Demands, Warns of Possible Nationwide Action
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NLC Gives Tinubu Government Until October 27 to Address Workers’ Demands, Warns of Possible Nationwide Action

The NLC has given the Federal Government until October 27 to address petrol prices, minimum wage demands and outstanding workers' allowances.

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Nigeria Tightens Ebola Screening After Confirmed Case, Genetic Link to Kenya Emerges
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Nigeria Tightens Ebola Screening After Confirmed Case, Genetic Link to Kenya Emerges

Nigeria tightens Ebola screening after one confirmed case as genomic analysis finds similarities with Kenya’s index case. Investigations continue.

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