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Peoples Gazette

May 22, 2026

NPT review meeting suspended, countries in last-ditch negotiation on outcome document

“Having consulted further with delegations, I understand that this document will not be able to achieve consensus,” said conference president Do Hung Viet on Friday.

Do Hung Viet
May 20, 2026

Arms race will make Americans vulnerable to nuclear attack, kill 1.4 billion people: Report

The report said nuclear firestorms could inject massive amounts of soot into the atmosphere, lowering global temperatures and triggering a famine that could kill a billion people.

Infograph of global nuclear warheads
May 20, 2026

ACA urges U.S. Congress to slash Trump’s $1.5 trillion military budget

The Arms Control Association has called on the U.S. Congress to reject and cut President Donald Trump’s request for a defence budget of $1.5 trillion.

Trump inspecting military guards
May 15, 2026

Alleged N36 Million Fraud: Social media influencer Blessing CEO remanded in EFCC custody

Ms Nkiruka was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six million naira).

May 13, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa, others express concern about nuclear sharing, condemns proliferation

China, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, among others, also opposed nuclear weapon sharing and underlined its incompatibility with the NPT.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 8, 2026

Africa demands nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, CTBT ratification

The group asserted that “horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon-sharing by states parties constitutes a clear violation of non-proliferation obligations”.

African Leaders
May 8, 2026

Nigeria demands nuclear access for peaceful use without undue restrictions

“Developing countries, including Nigeria, are increasingly utilising nuclear applications to advance national development priorities,” said Mr Lawal.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP)
May 8, 2026

Iran proposes seven elements for nuclear access, says U.S. undermining NPT progress

The Iranian government accused the United States of undermining its rights to “peaceful” nuclear access.

Reza Najafi
May 7, 2026

Ghana seeks exchange of nuclear power know-how for ‘peaceful use’

Ghana stressed the importance of the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

John Mahama
May 7, 2026

Multimillion-naira Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures opens applications for women entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.