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News Agency of Nigeria

October 1, 2026

Gov Zulum highlights post-insurgency recovery, Kwara speaker urges selflessness

Mr Zulum highlighted the state’s post-insurgency recovery, citing the return of about two million displaced persons and the reconstruction of more than 30,000 buildings.

October 1, 2026

NHRC urges FG to strengthen social protection mechanism

The National Human Rights Commission has called on the federal government to strengthen social protection mechanisms and expand universal access to basic essential services.

October 1, 2026

NTAC boss congratulates Nigerians, preaches peace ahead of 2027

NTAC has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th independence anniversary.

Yusuf Yakub
October 1, 2026

FCTA takes over AYP Tech Incubation Hub to boost youth welfare

FCTA has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and empowerment of young people after formally taking over the FCT Adolescents and Young People Technology Incubation Hub.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
October 1, 2026

Customs ‌seizes N15 billion in smuggled goods in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service says it seized 327 consignments of smuggled goods with a duty paid value of N14.7 billion between December 4, 2025, and September 29, 2026.

Custom officers
October 1, 2026

NIPSS reaffirms commitment to nation-building

NIPSS has promised to provide a platform for strategic research, leadership, and policy dialogue to propel nation-building.

October 1, 2026

Debt,‌ supply gaps limit benefits of energy reforms: Experts

Oil and gas experts say reforms introduced since May 2023 have reshaped Nigeria’s energy sector, but debt, infrastructure gaps and supply constraints persist.

OIL AND GAS FACILITY
October 1, 2026

Bangladesh felicitates Nigeria on 66th independence anniversary

Bangladesh felicitated Nigeria on the country’s 66th independence anniversary. The high commission of Bangladesh in Nigeria conveyed the message in a statement on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu
October 1, 2026

Tourism faces challenge of turning potential into growth

As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, its tourism story reflects decades of institution-building, heritage preservation and efforts to develop destinations.

October 1, 2026

Agric stakeholders react to Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, seek cut to production costs

Some agriculture stakeholders have called on the federal government to implement workable measures to reduce production costs in the sector.

Nigerian farmers