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Falana Rejects Compulsory Voting Bill, Cites Constitutional Breach and Legal Impracticality

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has strongly opposed a proposed bill mandating compulsory voting in Nigeria, warning that it undermines key constitutional rights and…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Trump govt to pay family of woman killed during Capitol riot $5m

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by Capitol Police during the January 6, 2021, insurrection at…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Breaking Barriers: SeedFi and Winich Farms Launch Produce-Backed Loans to Empower Nigerian Farmers

For decades, Nigerian farmers have formed the backbone of the nation’s economy feeding millions, sustaining local markets, and preserving generational livelihoods. Yet, they remain one of the most financially underserved…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Nigeria Partners with China’s BAIC Motor to Pioneer Battery Swap Technology in Clean Energy Push

In a bold move to accelerate its clean energy transition, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated strategic talks with China’s BAIC Motor Corporation to explore the adoption of battery…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Lagos Targets N3 Trillion Public-Private Investment to Combat Coastal Erosion

In a bold move to protect its 180km coastline from escalating coastal erosion, the Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to raise over N3 trillion through strategic public-private partnerships. The…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Indonesia Raises Palm Oil Export Tax as Global Supply Tightens; Nigeria Accelerates Local Production Strategy

Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, has increased its export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 10% effective May 17. This policy move is designed to…

Esther May 19, 2025

Health

House of Representatives Orders Nationwide Mandatory Diphtheria Immunization to Curb Deadly Outbreak

In a decisive move to combat Nigeria’s escalating diphtheria crisis, the House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the…

Esther May 15, 2025

Health

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 138 deaths, 717 confirmed cases across 15 states 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 717 cases of Lassa fever from 4,881 suspected infections reported between January 1 and May 4, 2025. This was…

Esther May 15, 2025

Educational

UTME 2025: JAMB to reconduct exams for candidates in 157 centres starting May 16 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the reconduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates impacted by technical errors in 157 examination centres located…

Esther May 15, 2025

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Over 75% of Nigerian imports offloaded in Benin Republic – Speaker Abbas 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has raised serious concerns over alarming reports that more than 75% of goods imported for Nigeria are now being…

Esther May 15, 2025