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News Agency of Nigeria

September 23, 2026

UN to support ‌⁠Nigeria, others to turn mineral wealth into prosperity

Nigeria, Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be the first countries to receive support.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
September 23, 2026

2027: Adequate funding key to credible elections, says INEC

Mr Amupitan said sustained funding was necessary to provide security and logistics.

Joash Amupitan
September 23, 2026

FG to review abandoned housing projects nationwide: Minister

Mr Darma expressed concern over the continued abandonment of government housing projects.

Muttaqa Darma
September 23, 2026

Ondo SEMA, Red Cross partner to strengthen disaster management

Mr Adelami commended the humanitarian organisation for its consistent interventions during emergencies.

Ondo state map
September 23, 2026

First Niger Bridge to remain closed until rehabilitation completed: Umahi

The bridge was closed to traffic for emergency rehabilitation following the discovery of vandalised structural components.

David Umahi at the Onitsha Bridge head
September 23, 2026

Iran defends nuclear programme, accuses U.S., Israel of breaking international law

Mr Trump said he believed Tehran would ultimately agree to a deal, most likely after the U.S. midterm elections.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UNGA
September 23, 2026

Africa CDC, PAHO seek sustained financing for pandemic preparedness

The Africa CDC chief said countries should not spend the initial days of an emergency searching for funds.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
September 23, 2026

National savings scheme to boost future investments: SEC

The director-general said the initiative aligned with the federal government’s fiscal policy direction.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
September 23, 2026

Bauchi ‌‍⁠⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌‍⁠‍‌govt clears N10 billion gratuity backlog of 1,700 retirees

Mr Mohammed described the pensions backlog as a major fiscal challenge confronting successive administrations in the state.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
September 23, 2026

40% of Nigerians lack reliable electricity, says REA boss 

Mr Aliyu said energy access should be treated as an economic policy rather than charity.

Abba Abubakar Aliyu