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July 20, 2026

NAFDAC intercepts two vegetable oil tankers carrying diesel in Lagos

NAFDAC described the act as a serious threat to public health and food safety.

NAFDAC
July 20, 2026

Nigerian diaspora doctors partner health institutions, stakeholders to advance healthcare

Mr Adeyemo assured the readiness of the hospital management to support the initiative in any possible way.

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA)
July 20, 2026

Gwagwalada residents seek improved sports facilities to boost development

Residents of Gwagwalada in the FCT called for improved sports facilities, regular competitions, and investments in grassroots sports to boost youth development.

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July 20, 2026

UNESCO demands global action to save world heritage

He said threats to world heritage include increasingly extreme weather events, natural disasters, deliberate attacks and growing human pressures.

UNESCO
July 20, 2026

NADF inaugurates nationwide training of 1,884 extension agents

Mr Ibrahim said extension workers are central to improving agricultural productivity.

NADF
July 20, 2026

Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger intensify preparation after flood warnings

The measures include the construction of drainage infrastructure, activation of emergency operations centres, and public sensitisation campaigns.

Flooded community (Credit: NAN)
July 20, 2026

NERC issues guidelines for technical audit of transmission network

According to NERC, the guidelines establish a uniform and standardised process for periodic technical audits of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system.

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
July 20, 2026

Police officers extorted N53,000 from ICPC chairman in Abuja: CP

The FCT police command has detained four officers for allegedly extorting the chairman of ICPC.

The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu
July 20, 2026

Four killed in Sokoto rainstorm

According to NEMA, many homes and critical public infrastructure, including one primary school and one hospital, were damaged.

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July 20, 2026

Stakeholders push policy retention as CBN’s monetary policy committee meets

In its 305th meeting in May, the MPC retained the monetary policy rate at 26.5 per cent.

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