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Mission 300 Powers 50 Million Africans, Connects 4.5 Million Nigerians To Electricity

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2026June 17, 20260

World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 is accelerating electrification across Africa through partnerships. The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday announced that Mission 300, a joint initiative by the organisations, has connected 4.5 million Nigerians and over 50 million Africans to electricity across 40...

IMF: Nigeria’s Debt Sustainable, But 50% Of Tax Revenue Goes To Interest Payments

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

IMF says rising debt service costs are limiting Nigeria’s ability to fund health, education and social welfare. International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday stated that although Nigeria’s debt remained sustainable and the country faced no high risk of distress, the federal government’s growing debt service burden was a major concern,...

Nigeria Arraigns Over 600 Terrorism Suspects In Fresh Abuja Mass Trial

NewsDeskNgJun 15, 2026June 15, 20260

More than 600 suspects face terrorism-related charges as Nigeria begins a new phase of mass prosecutions. The Federal Government has commenced a fresh mass trial involving more than 600 terrorism suspects facing a range of charges linked to insurgency and terrorist activities across the country. The suspects, who were arrested...

United Nigeria Airlines Adds Two Boeing 737-800NG Aircraft To Boost Capacity

NewsDeskNgJun 15, 2026June 15, 20260

United Nigeria Airlines receives two aircraft to expand operations, strengthen partnerships, and enhance domestic and regional services United Nigeria Airlines has announced it has received two new aircraft to expand its operations, add more destinations in its domestic and regional services. The newly delivered equipment is a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft,...

EndBadGovernance Movement Calls For 48-Hour Nationwide Strike, Probe Of Security Votes

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

EndBadGovernance coalition calls for 48-hour nationwide strike, probes security votes, and calls for release of abducted Nigerians. The #EndBadGovernance Movement and civil society groups have called for a 48-hour nationwide strike over rising insecurity and kidnapping cases in Nigeria. They made the demand during a press briefing in Abuja ahead...

China, Nigeria Strengthen Cultural Ties Through Panda Art Initiative

NewsDeskNgJun 8, 2026June 8, 20260

Nigeria and China launched a panda-themed art programme in Abuja to promote cultural exchange and people-to-people relations. Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cultural cooperation and people-to-people relations through the launch of the “Hello Nigeria—2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience” in Abuja. The event brought together diplomats, government...

Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Return Home As Xenophobic Attacks Escalate In South Africa

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Over 1,000 Nigerians have applied for voluntary return from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks and rising insecurity concerns. More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have applied for voluntary repatriation amid escalating xenophobic attacks and growing anti-immigrant sentiment, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in...

Nigeria Eyes Debt Refinancing As Oil Rally Boosts Investor Confidence, US Threatens New Tariffs

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Nigeria plans debt refinancing amid rising oil prices as proposed US tariffs threaten exports over forced labour concerns. Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and elevated crude oil prices triggered by tensions...

Shell Continued Oil Operations In Nigeria Despite Internal Warnings Over Pollution Risks, BBC Reports

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Documents show Shell pumped oil through Nigerian pipeline for years despite evidence of environmental pollution concerns emerging now British multinational Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years despite internal warnings that it was causing widespread environmental damage, according to internal documents. The files, which include emails,...

Nigeria’s Jimoh Ibrahim Elected Chair of UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Nigeria’s Jimoh Ibrahim elected Chair of UN budget committee, pledging reforms, fiscal discipline and consensus-building. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, placing Nigeria at the helm of the UN body responsible for...