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“Chinese Language Gains Ground as Tool for Jobs, Trade, Global Access”

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

The People’s Republic of China, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have urged Nigerians to embrace the Chinese language, describing it as a vital tool for global engagement, economic growth, and cultural exchange. The call was made during the International Chinese Language Day celebration...

UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Unlocks New Investment Opportunities Across Sectors

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

UK and Nigeria deepen trade ties as 43-company delegation explores investments across energy, infrastructure and key sectors. The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both...

FG Inaugurates Committee On Host Community Fund

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

Federal Government sets up inter-ministerial committee to strengthen coordination and compliance in host community development implementation nationwide. The federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to strengthen coordination and enhance compliance in the implementation of the Host Community Development (HCD) Programme. The inauguration, which took place in Abuja, was presided...

FCCPC, LASCOPA Sign Mou On Consumer Protection

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

FCCPC and LASCOPA sign MoU to strengthen coordination, complaint handling and consumer rights enforcement across Nigeria. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, Tuesday emphasised that state institutions remained indispensable partners in building a credible and accessible consumer protection framework across the federation....

Stakeholders Demand 20% Oil Block Equity For Host Communities

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

Stakeholders urge federal government to allocate 20 percent equity in oil blocks to host communities and states. As part measures to promote Nigerian local content through genuine participation and empowerment of oil producing communities, a concerned group – the Nigerian Local Content Conference (NLCC) has asked the federal government to...

Nigeria Commits $150m Yearly To Vaccine Procurement, Says NPHCDA

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

Nigeria spends about $150 million yearly on vaccines as immunisation expands, reaching nearly one million children nationwide. The federal government has said that Nigeria is spending approximately $150 million to procure vaccine annually It said that immunisation coverage is currently being scaled up with the expansion of malaria vaccination to...

Ondo APC support groups reject state directive, back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

An alliance of support groups loyal to President Bola Tinubu in Ondo State has rejected a directive issued by the state executive of the All Progressives Congress, warning that it could create administrative bottlenecks and weaken grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement signed by...

Angwa-Rukuba killings: Plateau Government Files Charges Against Five Suspects Arrested By DSS

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

Few weeks after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State and promised justice for victims of serial attacks, the State Government on Friday filed charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the March 2026 killings of several persons in Angwa- Rukuba, Jos North...

Energy Stakeholders Hail NMDPRA for Strengthening Transparency in Aviation Fuel Market

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

…Say Timely Disclosure on Jet A1 Pricing and Supply Has Helped Avert Operational Disruption by Airlines An oil sector advocacy group has commended the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for stabilising the aviation fuel market, saying the regulator’s recent intervention helped to ease tensions across the aviation...

Presidency: We’re Making Steady Progress In Fight Against Insecurity

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Presidency highlights military gains nationwide, says security forces are recording steady progress despite ongoing challenges across multiple regions. The Presidency on Tuesday reviewed the security situation across the country, stating that steady progress is being made in the government’s sustained war against insecurity. It also highlighted recent military operations across...

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“Chinese Language Gains Ground as Tool for Jobs, Trade, Global Access”

UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Unlocks New Investment Opportunities Across Sectors

FG Inaugurates Committee On Host Community Fund

FCCPC, LASCOPA Sign Mou On Consumer Protection

Stakeholders Demand 20% Oil Block Equity For Host Communities

Nigeria Commits $150m Yearly To Vaccine Procurement, Says NPHCDA

Ondo APC support groups reject state directive, back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Angwa-Rukuba killings: Plateau Government Files Charges Against Five Suspects Arrested By DSS

Energy Stakeholders Hail NMDPRA for Strengthening Transparency in Aviation Fuel Market

Presidency: We’re Making Steady Progress In Fight Against Insecurity