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September 23, 2026

OKOBI: Gov Uzodimma affirms commitment as 100 additional communities get backing

Governor Hope Uzodimma says his administration remains committed to sustainable economic growth in Imo by empowering local communities

Governor Hope Uzodimma
September 23, 2026

Finance minister seeks affordable capital to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap

In a statement on Wednesday, Mr Oyedele made the call at the United Nations Dialogue on Solutions to Climate Finance in New York.

Taiwo Oyedele
September 23, 2026

Kidnapping: Six female students rescued from bandits in Katsina, says military

The ‌students were rescued along the Daye-Malufashi road in Danmusa council area after troops responded to a kidnapping incident at about 10:48 p.m. on Monday.

Rescued FUDMA Students and Driver
September 23, 2026

Ogun: Urgent response advised amid African swine fever outbreak

Eustace Iyayi, special assistant to the livestock development minister, Idi Maiha, called for an emergency response to the African swine fever outbreak in Ogun.

A photo of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state wearing adire
September 23, 2026

Ethiopia seeks world’s largest producer of arabica coffee status

Ethiopia is modernising its coffee industry to become the world’s largest producer of arabica coffee.

Arabica coffee
September 23, 2026

Vietnam now Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market with 40% share

Vietnam became Southeast Asia’s largest electric-car market in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 40 per cent of new-car sales, according to the IEA.

Vietnamese EV plant
September 23, 2026

Deputy governors’ forum felicitates Akomas at 66

The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria felicitated its national chairman, Chris Akomas, on his 66th birthday, citing his contributions to public service and governance.

Chris Akomas
September 23, 2026

India launches research centre for space observations

The foundation stone has been laid in Assam, a north-eastern state of India, for an advanced radar research complex for the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Narendra Modi
September 23, 2026

Oborevwori approves new salary structure for state-owned tertiary institutions  

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday announced a new salary structure for academic and non-academic staff at the four state-owned universities and other tertiary institutions.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori signing a document
September 23, 2026

NCDC tightens Ebola surveillance in Nigeria

NCDC says travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may need Health Declaration Forms under enhanced surveillance measures.

Jide Idris