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Journalists, Experts Urge Stronger Media Scrutiny To Tackle Methane Emissions In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 11, 2026August 11, 20260

Journalists and experts call for sustained investigations, stronger scrutiny and accountability to curb methane emissions and protect affected communities. Journalists, editors and media practitioners have called for stronger media scrutiny and sustained investigative reporting to expose methane emissions, hold polluters and regulators accountable, and strengthen environmental governance in Nigeria. The...

Experts Push HPV Vaccination, Early Screening as Nigeria Tackles Cervical Cancer Burden

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

Health experts say wider HPV vaccination, routine screening and access to accurate information are critical to reducing Nigeria’s cervical cancer burden. As World Cancer Support Month is observed this August, health experts are drawing attention to prevention, early detection and access to accurate information as Nigeria continues to confront its...

Opposition Fragmentation Serves Neither Parties Nor Nigerians

NewsDeskNgAug 10, 2026August 10, 20260

G100 says opposition fragmentation weakens Nigeria’s democratic alternative as six parties prepare for unity summit ahead of 2027. Nigeria’s opposition parties must overcome fragmentation and work towards a united political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections, the G100 has said. The group made the call in a press statement...

Nigeria Threatens Royal Air Maroc Suspension Over Persistent Passenger Rights Violations

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

NCAA threatens to suspend Royal Air Maroc operations in Nigeria over repeated passenger complaints, baggage infractions and regulatory non-compliance. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to suspend the operations of Royal Air Maroc in Nigeria over what it described as persistent violations of consumer protection regulations and poor...

Nigeria, Germany Seek Deeper Partnership In Energy, Technology, Security As Foreign Ministers Meet In Abuja

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Nigerian and German foreign ministers meet in Abuja to deepen energy, technology and security ties, with Germany pledging more investment as trade rises 10%. Nigeria and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with both countries exploring expanded cooperation in renewable energy, digital innovation, manufacturing, security and human...

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest In More Than 17 Years

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) full-year projection for 2026. Figures released by the CBN show that the country’s gross external reserves stood at $51.86 billion as of Tuesday, July 14,...

US Puts Nigeria On Notice Over Christian Attacks

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

US demands stronger protection for Christians and safer return of displaced Nigerians ahead of August security review. The United States has challenged Nigeria to do more to protect Christian communities from attacks and deploy greater resources to guarantee the safe and sustainable return of millions of internally displaced persons to...

Nigeria Has Lost Over 70% of Forest Reserves, Experts Warn

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Environmental stakeholders warn escalating deforestation and illegal mining are fuelling insecurity, and worsening livelihoods across Nigeria Environmental stakeholders are warning that Nigeria is losing between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares of forest every year, with the country having already lost more than 70 per cent of its forest reserves. They said...

Nigeria Graduates First Sugar Specialists In Push For 2 Million MT Annual Output

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2026July 9, 20260

Programme equips technical workforce to improve farm productivity, strengthen factory efficiency and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on sugar imports. Nigeria has taken a significant step towards achieving its target of producing two million metric tonnes (MT) of sugar annually, as National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) graduated the first cohort of specialists...

Nigeria Warns South Africa Over Killings Of Citizens, Says ‘All Options Remain On The Table’

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Nigeria condemns renewed killings of its citizens in South Africa, warning Pretoria that continued attacks could trigger stronger diplomatic measures. Nigeria on Sunday sharply escalated diplomatic pressure on South Africa, warning that it could activate unspecified measures against Pretoria if the persistent killings and targeted attacks on Nigerian nationals continue,...