Tag: 2026 news
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NIGERIA, QATAR LIBRARIES PARTNER ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The National Library of Nigeria has signed a partnership with the Qatar National Library to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, research, knowledge exchange and cultural heritage preservation. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea.The partnership will support the exchange of research materials, publications and…
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CHINA TO PROVIDE NIGERIA 200 MILLION RENMINBI DEVELOPMENT GRANT
China says it will provide Nigeria with a 200 million renminbi grant to support development projects agreed by both governments. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, announced the assistance after meeting the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed.The ambassador said the grant reflects China’s commitment to Nigeria’s development priorities and…
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MILITARY LAUNCHES FRESH OFFENSIVE AGAINST NORTH-WEST TERRORISTS
The military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal networks operating across Nigeria’s North-West. Operation Clean Sweep Four, being conducted by the Joint Task Force North-West, combines ground and air operations to disrupt terrorist movements, logistics and hideouts.Troops carried out clearance operations around suspected terrorist enclaves in Dutsinma, Katsina State, forcing the…
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FG LINKS ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORMS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY
FG LINKS ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORMS TO ECONOMIC STABILITYThe Federal Government says sustained economic stability depends on stronger anti-corruption systems, transparent governance and effective communication with citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Economic Confidential Lecture and National Spokespersons Awards.Idris said the fight against corruption must go…
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NAIRA HOLDS STEADY AS DOLLAR TRADES AT ₦1,368 OFFICIAL RATE
The naira began the new week on a relatively stable footing against the United States dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market on Monday, August 3, 2026. Central Bank of Nigeria data placed the official NFEM rate around ₦1,368 per dollar, with the most recent closing figure recorded at…
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NILE UNIVERSITY HOSTS GAMBIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION MINISTER ON STUDY TOUR
Nile University of Nigeria hosted The Gambia’s Higher Education Minister on a study tour coordinated by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The visit aimed to strengthen institutional learning, showcase innovative academic models, and promote bilateral collaboration in higher education. By exposing Gambian officials to Nigeria’s advanced educational frameworks, the tour fostered cross-border knowledge exchange and…
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Seven killed by teen in Thailand mass shooting
At least seven people have died in Thailand after a teenage boy shot his grandparents and then went on a shooting spree at a local secondary school. Police have said five teachers were killed before the 14-year-old gunman turned the weapon on himself. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the attack was “well prepared”. A 31-year-old…
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EBID APPROVES 510 MILLION DOLLARS FOR WEST AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Development Bank (EBID) has approved $510 million in funding to advance sustainable development across West Africa. The investment will strengthen transport infrastructure, expand access to healthcare, promote renewable energy projects, and boost private-sector growth. This financing supports regional integration and economic resilience, aligning with broader goals for…
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Africa overtakes Asia as continent with highest hunger burden — UN
Africa has overtaken Asia as the continent with the highest number of people facing hunger for the first time, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday. The report, jointly published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and four other UN agencies, found that 309 million people in Africa suffered from hunger in…
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NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row
The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the reported freezing of Osun State Government bank account, saying the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. The EFCC on Wednesday directed that no money be withdrawn from the…
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