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News Agency of Nigeria

September 14, 2026

Nigeria, India seek $15 billion bilateral trade, renewed crude sales

Nigeria and India agreed to deepen their strategic economic relationship, as India seeks to resume purchases of Nigerian crude oil.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others
September 14, 2026

FG commits N10.5 billion to train 32,000 youths in digital skills

The federal government inaugurated the Digital Training Academy (DTA) to enhance the digital skills of more than 32,000 young Nigerians.

Tunji Alausa
September 14, 2026

Security agencies pledge synergy ahead of 2027 elections

The Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to work together during the 2027 general elections.

Security operatives enjoying groundnuts at polling unit
September 14, 2026

Ex-Senate president Lawan, APC challenge Abuja court’s jurisdiction over Yobe North senatorial primary suit

Mr Lawan, through his lawyer, Shaibu Aruwa, SAN, challenged the court’s jurisdiction to hear the suit and urged it to dismiss it for want of jurisdiction.

Ahmed Lawan, APC
September 14, 2026

President Faye, IMF chief to discuss Senegal’s economic reforms in Washington

Mr Faye arrived in Washington on Monday for a two-day working visit scheduled to end on September 15.

Bassirou Faye and Kristalina Georgieva
September 14, 2026

New tuberculosis vaccines could save 7.3 million lives by 2050: Gavi

Gavi said the vaccines could also unlock up to $135 billion in economic benefits across low- and middle-income countries.

VACCINES
September 14, 2026

60,000 women benefitted from free emergency obstetric services in two years: Pate

‎The minister said the intervention was part of the federal government’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.

Muhammed Pate
September 14, 2026

Botswana minister commends Chinese firms for technology, jobs

Botswana’s justice minister, Nelson Ramaotwana, has praised Chinese businesses for contributing technology, skills and employment opportunities to communities across the country.

Nelson Ramaotwana
September 14, 2026

Carnival Calabar launches initiative to revive reading, writing culture

The Cross River State Carnival Commission has unveiled the 2026 Carnival Calabar Essay and Creative Writing Competition to promote reading and writing.

Calabar Carnival
September 14, 2026

NOA urges Nigerians to be calm over fuel price hike

The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians and people across the state to remain calm amid petrol price hike.

Fuel pump