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News Agency of Nigeria

September 17, 2026

Finance minister inaugurates subcommittee on policy, tax reforms

The minister gave the subcommittee six weeks to complete and submit its report.

September 17, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to bolster clinical trials against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 17, 2026

Ekiti man in court over alleged theft of N76,000 trousers

The magistrate adjourned the case until October 30 for further hearing. 

Local courtroom
September 17, 2026

Sudan Mine Collapse: AMSG canvasses urgent safety reforms across Africa

Mr Alake urged authorities across Africa to prioritise miners’ safety.  

Sudan collapsed mine
September 17, 2026

Osun ‌govt approves joint security task force over security alerts

The Osun government has approved the creation of a joint security task force to strengthen its security response after recent security alerts.

Ademola Adeleke
September 17, 2026

Abuja court sentences South African drug dealer to 25 years’ imprisonment

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5

NARCOTICS
September 17, 2026

PTAD pays N9 billion BEC arrears to 4,000 PHCN pensioners

PTAD has paid N9.47 billion in outstanding BEC arrears to 3,958 PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme.

PTAD
September 17, 2026

Army, Ecobank deepen partnership on troops’ welfare, financial services

The Nigerian Army urged Ecobank Nigeria to develop flexible financial schemes and expand welfare support for officers, soldiers and their families.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
September 17, 2026

Morocco parties woo young voters ahead of election

Political parties in Morocco are seeking to attract young voters ahead of next week’s election by promising jobs and affordable housing amid widespread youth disenchantment.

Moroccans at polling booth
September 17, 2026

UCH ‌Strike: Union demands full reinstatement of pharmacy director

Unionists at the University College Hospital have demanded the immediate and full reinstatement of Adeyinka Isola as the hospital’s director of pharmacy.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan