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150 terrorists surrender as military pressure mounts in North-East
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in
Terrorists now using crowdfunding networks to raise funds — NFIU
By Kingsley Omonobi The 2026 Annual Nigeria Financial Intelligence Report has revealed that terrorists and extremist groups are increasingly using crowdfunding networks to raise funds for their criminal activities. The
Abia begins payment of N61.8bn gratuity arrears, targets 2031 for full clearance
…resolves ABSU-ASUU strike, denies involvement in lecturer’s suspension By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities to verified state and local government retirees,
Enugu LG Poll: NDC, Anih campaign in Ezeagu
…express confidence in victory By Chinedu Adonu The campaign train of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has stormed Ezeagu Local Government Area as the party intensifies mobilisation
FG to complete reconstruction of Carter Bridge within 24 months
The Federal Government is working to complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos within 24 months instead of the 36 months initially scheduled for the project. The Minister of
Tinubu has outperformed every elected president in Nigeria — Felix Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has said President Bola Tinubu has performed better than every democratically elected president in Nigeria. Morka made the
Eastern Ports Rehabilitation: FG awards Escravos Channel dredging, breakwater reconstruction
As part of efforts to revitalize the Eastern ports, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the dilapidated Escravos Channel
May & Baker warns investors against fraudulent investment scheme
By Chukwunonso Okolo May & Baker Nigeria Plc has warned against fraudulent investment schemes described as M&B Equity Stake, which are being circulated on the internet and promising daily or
Chinese imports from Nigeria jump 81% to $2.25bn after zero-tariff policy
By Efe Onodjae Chinese imports from Nigeria surged by 81 per cent year-on-year, YoY to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, following China’s implementation of a zero-tariff policy
E-payment transaction volume falls 9.2%, value rises to N1,053trn
•POS transactions fall 20%, value drops to N59.3trn •ATM transaction value jumps 64.6% to N26.3trn By Babajide Komolafe Electronic payment transactions, via six channels, recorded a 2.85 per cent, year-on-year,
