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News Agency of Nigeria

July 20, 2026

CSCS declares N1 interim dividend after half-year earnings

The company noted that the interim dividend represented 56 per cent of the total dividend of N1.78 per share paid for the 2025 financial year.

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc
July 20, 2026

Mental health key to attaining excellence in children, says expert

He said children perform better academically and socially when the learning environment supports their emotional well-being.

kids inside classroom
July 20, 2026

Court dismisses Ned Nwoko’s suit challenging Okowa’s candidacy for Delta North senatorial district

The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected Mr Nwoko’s suit seeking to void Mr Okowa’s emergence as the APC candidate for the Delta North senatorial district.

Ifeanyi Okowa And Ned Nwoko
July 20, 2026

Reps begin review of state police bill

“The House and the Senate are working in tandem with each other to make sure that the significant amendments are achieved,” he said.

Police officers
July 20, 2026

Nigeria’s $40 billion net foreign reserves validate Tinubu’s economic reforms: TSF

“The increase from about $3 billion to more than $40 billion within three years, therefore, represents a substantial strengthening of Nigeria’s financial buffers,” the group said.

Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF)
July 20, 2026

Lagos inaugurates accelerator training for N10 million single-digit MSME loans

The loans will be provided under the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) programme.

Folashade Ambrose
July 20, 2026

My administration remains focused on service, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration remains undeterred, focused, and deeply committed to serving the people in Benue.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
July 20, 2026

Court admits Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo to N2 billion bail in money laundering trial

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties.

Bello Bodejo (Credit: PUNCH Newspaper)
July 20, 2026

FRSC cracks down on drivers, arrests 58 offenders for overloading

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it arrested 58 offenders since beginning its ‘War Against Overloading’ campaign in Gombe.

FRSC marshals and overloaded vehicle
July 20, 2026

UNIPORT dissolves students’ union, orders leaders to appear before investigative panel

The institution did not disclose the reasons for the dissolution or the specific issues under investigation.

University of Port Harcourt