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Economy/Business

Experts highlight reserve growth, call for sustainable investment policies

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Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surged to a seven-year high of $46.7 billion, a key indicator of economic recovery that has stabilized the foreign exchange market and boosted investor confidence. Experts commend this achievement but urge a strategic pivot toward attracting Foreign Direct Investment into public assets to create sustainable, non-commodity revenue, following models like Brazil and India. A critical caution is also raised against unproductive borrowing, as debt servicing remains a future burden despite the improved reserve position. This reserves milestone provides a

Defence/Security

Security Evaluation: Oyo Police nab 43 suspected armed robbers, 23 kidnappers

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The Oyo State Police Command’s security evaluation reveals a significant operational yield, arresting 43 armed robbery and 23 kidnapping suspects while recovering dangerous weapons, yet ongoing abductions underscore persistent threats. Critical feedback from community leaders highlights a trust deficit, urging enhanced intelligence gathering and closer collaboration with local groups to identify criminal hotspots and address root causes like land-grabbing. The force’s acknowledged sacrifices, including officer casualties, are contrasted by calls for greater public appreciation and partnership to effectively secure communities. Ultimately,

Elections

Tinubu tasks Osun APC governorship aspirants on unity, consensus

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President Bola Tinubu has personally intervened to enforce party unity, directing all APC governorship aspirants in Osun State to coalesce behind a single consensus candidate ahead of the primary. This strategic move aims to prevent internal discord, which is explicitly identified as a key factor in the party’s previous electoral defeat in the state. The high-level meeting, attended by major aspirants and national party leadership, culminated in a joint declaration of unity, signaling a top-down mandate for cohesion. The outcome underscores a

Gender

Gov. Sule’s wife seeks stiffer sanctions against GBV perpetrators

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A senior political figure in Nasarawa State has publicly demanded stricter legal penalties for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) offenders, framing the issue as a critical deterrent. This call to action, made during a high-visibility advocacy event, directly links the protection of women—described as “special beings”—to state development and peace. The unified stance from both the Governor’s wife and the Women Affairs Commissioner signals a coordinated governmental push, emphasizing victim reporting and institutional support. The Governor’s reciprocal commitment to female

Economy/Business

Tinubu sets up ministerial ctte to resolve unpaid contractors

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President Tinubu has established a high-level ministerial committee to urgently resolve the significant backlog of payments owed to approximately 2,000 federal contractors, citing grave displeasure at the systemic issue. The committee, comprising key economic and infrastructure ministers, is tasked with identifying immediate funding solutions and streamlining procurement processes to restore contractual integrity. This decisive action underscores a critical shift toward enforcing fiscal accountability and stabilizing the public procurement ecosystem to support economic activity. The initiative represents a direct intervention to rebuild contractor confidence and ensure the efficient execution

General News

Universal Declaration of Human Rights are philosophical , political breakthrough , says Guterres

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The UN Secretary-General asserts that human rights, as defined by the Universal Declaration, are an indispensable and interconnected foundation for human dignity, yet they face severe global threats from civic space shrinkage and institutional disregard. A practical and urgent call to action is made, emphasizing that protecting these rights requires collective vigilance and must never be subordinated to profit or political power. This message gains specific resonance in Nigeria, where the national commission marks 30 years of institutional service, highlighting the continuous need to embed these principles into lived

General News

Lagos seeks collaboration for enhanced mental health care

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Nigeria faces a significant mental health crisis, exacerbated by pervasive socio-economic stressors like inflation, poverty, and insecurity, which create a “culture medium” for mental disorders. In response, Lagos State is actively deploying innovative strategies, including digital platforms and the integration of mental health into primary care, to improve access to services. A critical, unified call to action urges all stakeholders—particularly medical associations—to collaborate on developing practical initiatives and awareness campaigns. The core conclusion is that systemic, multi-stakeholder

Elections

Group rallies support for youth ahead 2027 elections

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A youth political group is actively mobilizing nationwide support for Nigeria’s ruling APC party and President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, framing the party as the singular, viable home for the nation’s youth. The group’s strategy involves aligning with established party structures to build a grassroots movement, which senior party officials have praised as essential “ground troops” for electoral success. A key justification presented for continued support is the administration’s creation of regional development commissions, touted as a strategic shift from centralized

Economy/Business

ECOWAS to prohibit all air ticket taxes from January

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ECOWAS will eliminate air ticket taxes across West Africa starting January 2026, a landmark policy aimed at dramatically reducing airfares. This decision, based on a decade of studies, directly targets the region’s status as having the continent’s most expensive air travel, where taxes can constitute up to 70% of a ticket’s cost. By removing this significant financial barrier, the bloc seeks to stimulate demand, boost regional connectivity, and accelerate economic integration by making the movement of people, goods,

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