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Nigeria’s Parliament Sends Delegation To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks, Threatens Sanctions

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigerian lawmajers plan visit to South Africa over attacks on Nigerians, seeking safety guarantees and warning of possible sanctions. The National Assembly on Tuesday escalated its response to the resurgence Nigerian lawmajers plan visit to South Africa over attacks on Nigerians, seeking safety guarantees and warning of possible sanctions. The...

Nigeria Signs MoU With Airbus To Drive Aerospace Growth, Aviation Development

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 20260

Nigeria signs Airbus deal to boost aviation growth, develop infrastructure, and train workforce as demand for aircraft rises across Africa. The federal government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Minister of...

Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks On Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Nigeria summons South Africa envoy over renewed xenophobic protests and attacks targeting Nigerians, raising fresh diplomatic concerns between both countries. The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their...

Alake Says Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revenue Rises To ₦68.1bn

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Nigeria’s solid minerals revenue hit ₦68.1 billion in 2025, as government reports higher royalties, output growth, and expanded cooperatives. The federal government has said the total 2025 revenue from Solid Minerals reached about N68.1 billion, while remittances into the Federation Account amounted to N63.92 billion in the first eleven months...

Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Nigeria Ties, Cites Untapped Economic And Cultural Opportunities

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Bangladesh is calling for deeper Nigeria ties, highlighting trade, education, and investment opportunities The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria has reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral relations, describing Bangladesh and Nigeria as natural partners bound by shared aspirations for development, cultural understanding, and global cooperation. Speaking...

Nigeria Introduces National Textbook Ranking System For Schools

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2026April 29, 20260

FG unveils textbook ranking system to standardise quality, limit approved materials, and strengthen curriculum compliance across Nigerian schools. The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality assurance and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector. In...

Nigeria Climate Summit Gains Global Backing Ahead Of 2026 Event

NewsDeskNgApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

Global institutions have thrown support behind Nigeria’s climate investment summit as the country pushes for more green financing. Prominent global institutions, including the Commonwealth Secretariat, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), and the City of London, as well as the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, have thrown their weight behind the inaugural...

IMF Warns Gulf War May Trigger Food Insecurity Surge In Africa

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

IMF warns conflict, drought, and aid cuts are worsening hunger risks across Nigeria and vulnerable African economies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that food insecurity could worsen sharply across Nigeria and other African countries in the wake of economic disruptions triggered by the Gulf War, casting a shadow...

Nigeria Approves Upward Review Of Civil Servants Allowances, Introduces Retirement Benefits

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

Nigeria boosts workers’ welfare with higher allowances, housing scheme, and new retirement benefits for civil servants. The federal government on Friday unveiled a broad package of welfare enhancements for public workers, anchored on a N10 billion housing initiative spearheaded by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), improved allowances, as...

Ganduje: Neglect Of Persons With Disabilities Fuelling Army Of Beggars In Northern Nigeria

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

Ganduje says neglect of persons with disabilities drives rising begging crisis across northern Nigeria, urges urgent intervention. A former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has lamented that the neglect of persons living with disabilities (PWDs) has led to an army of beggars in the North. To this end,...