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Economy/Business

Firm launches free app to boost transparency in real estate

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1st Choice Properties has launched a free app to directly combat systemic corruption and fraud in Nigeria’s real estate market, which costs the nation billions annually and stifles investment. The platform directly connects verified landlords, tenants, and investors, eliminating exploitative middlemen to make transactions transparent, secure, and seamless. By integrating due diligence and facility management, the app aims to unlock the sector’s strong investment potential and support affordable mass housing. This intervention positions technological transparency as a critical catalyst for sustainable development and economic

General News

Muhammad: Late ex-CJN was incorruptible – Emir of Ilorin

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The Emir of Ilorin eulogizes the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, as an incorruptible and dedicated jurist whose integrity and mentorship left a lasting impact on the nation’s legal system. His commendation, based on their shared professional history, uniquely underscores Muhammad’s unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law. The tribute highlights a legacy of judicial uprightness and service, culminating in his voluntary retirement. This endorsement from a traditional ruler and former

General News

NICRAT begins integration of cancer screening in family planning

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NICRAT is launching a strategic pilot program to integrate breast and cervical cancer screening into existing Family Planning services at Primary Healthcare Centres, initially targeting six states. This innovative approach leverages high-traffic maternal health touchpoints to address Nigeria’s critical cancer burden, where over 127,000 annual cases and 80,000 deaths are driven by low screening rates. The core value proposition is the efficient, large-scale early detection of cancers in women at the grassroots level, aiming to transform routine FP visits

Agriculture

Rally: 92 CSOs demand outright ban of GMOs

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A significant coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations is demanding an immediate ban on GMOs, citing unresolved health risks like immune disorders and cancer, alongside threats to local biodiversity and food sovereignty. They urge the government to enforce a prior legislative resolution suspending GMOs pending conclusive, transparent research into their full socio-economic and environmental impact. As an alternative, the groups advocate for a strategic national investment in agroecology, which they present as a proven system for producing healthy food while protecting ecosystems. This movement positions Nigeria’s

General News

Traditional leaders in FCT drum support for Tinubu, Wike

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Traditional leaders across four key districts in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have pledged unified political support for President Tinubu’s administration and his 2027 re-election bid, citing inclusive governance and tangible development as primary motivators. Their endorsement is directly linked to the strategic appointment of an FCT indigene as Minister and the perceived equitable distribution of infrastructure projects under Minister Nyesom Wike. The leaders frame their support as a reciprocal “moral obligation,” indicating that delivered development is being strategically leveraged to secure future electoral

Economy/Business

Insecurity threatens investment, productivity- says ACCI boss

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Rising insecurity in Nigeria, driven by banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining, is critically undermining the nation’s economic foundation by disrupting supply chains, inflating costs, and forcing businesses to halt expansion or relocate. This environment directly erodes industrial competitiveness and investor confidence, threatening to trigger capital flight and worsen unemployment. The core conclusion is that economic growth is impossible without security, demanding an urgent, coordinated response. The prescribed solution is a multi-stakeholder, technology-enhanced strategy, uniting government,

Economy/Business

Customs intercept N2.28bn undeclared foreign currencies at Lagos airport

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Nigeria Customs at Lagos airport intercepted a staggering N2.28 billion in undeclared foreign currency from an Austrian national bound for Dubai, demonstrating a critical enforcement action against illicit financial flows. The seizure underscores that carrying large sums is legal, but failure to declare above the $10,000 threshold is a prosecutable offense under anti-money laundering laws. This case highlights the operational vigilance of border agencies in resisting compromise and their collaboration, as the suspect and funds were handed to the EFCC for further investigation

Defence/Security

Police insist no court order restrains tinted glass permit enforcement

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The Nigeria Police Force clarifies that no court order prohibits the enforcement of tinted glass permits, asserting that a prior injunction only mandated maintaining the “status quo,” which at the time was active enforcement. The force’s earlier suspension of the policy was a voluntary, responsive measure to public appeal, not a legal requirement. However, due to prolonged court delays and clear evidence that criminals exploit tinted vehicles to commit serious offenses, including the recent murder of a police officer, enforcement has decisively resumed. The police

General News

Improved human living conditions, key to eradicating malaria – NIMR

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A leading Nigerian malaria expert asserts that the primary driver for eradicating malaria is not just medical intervention, but fundamentally improving human living conditions—such as housing and sanitation—which historically proved decisive in eliminating the disease in regions like the U.S. and Europe. The analysis concludes that while tools like insecticides and drugs are necessary, they are insufficient alone in tropical environments inherently conducive to the malaria parasite; lasting success requires synergistic global cooperation and policy reforms aimed at socio-economic upliftment. This reframes the fight

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