Category: NIGERIAN NEWS
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Nigeria’s rebased GDP hits 3.13 percent in Q1 2025
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the long-awaited Rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP), saying it grew by 3.13 per cent in the First Quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) in real terms from the 2.27 per cent of Q1 2024. The Statistician General, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran broke the news in Abuja. He said: “Following…
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Over 3,7 million people face food insecurity in North-east Nigeria – ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says food insecurity is worsening in conflict-affected areas of North-east Nigeria, where more than 3.7 million people are currently struggling to access enough food. Aliyu Dawobe, the ICRC’s Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement issued Monday in Abuja. He explained that many of those affected…
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Deji Adeleke’s 1250MW power plant ready, awaiting gas grid connection
Renowned businessman and Pro-chancellor, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Deji Adeleke, on Sunday, said work has been completed on his 1250 megawatt power plant located in Ajebamidele, Ondo State. Dr Adeleke, however, said the project has not commenced operation, as it has not been connected to the gas grid, adding that the plant would…
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Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals
Nigeria cruised into the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a statement 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The Copper Queens had been expected to pose a tough challenge for the record nine-time champions, but were blown away by a stunning performance which was underlined by clinical finishing. The West Africans…
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Dangote links power shortages in Nigeria to stolen funds hidden abroad
The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, recently expressed concern about Nigeria’s chronic power shortages, claiming that the country’s energy generation is unjustifiably low considering its enormous potential and economic demands. During a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, the president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, highlighted how unreasonable it is for…
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NAF to acquire 49 new aircraft by 2026 — CAS
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Air Force would significantly expand its aerial fleet with the acquisition of 49 state-of-the-art aircraft by the end of 2026. The air chief disclosed this at the opening of the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference, with the theme, “Enhancing Aircraft Serviceability in the NAF…
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Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Crude Production Quota in June, Boosting Oil Output Prospects
Nigeria’s average daily crude production rose above the quota allocated to it by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in June 2025. For the second time in 2025, the country exceeded its OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day. First in January and second in June. According to a report by the Nigerian…
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BREAKING: Nigeria Mourns as Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London today at approximately 4:30 p.m. after a prolonged illness. He was 82. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a national statement, confirmed the passing of his predecessor and offered condolences to the Buhari family. He revealed that he had…
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US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers can enter the country. From 8 July, the US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry and valid for only…
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Abia Launches Security Trust Fund, Cracks Down On Cult Gangs
The Abia State Government is set to launch the Abia Security Trust Fund on Thursday as part of efforts to transition from traditional methods of securing lives and property to more innovative, technology-driven approaches. According to the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the initiative is aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the…
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