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News Agency of Nigeria

July 18, 2026

Lagos govt working to tackle flooding, says SSG

She said the government was assessing critical drainage channels and other vulnerable locations to strengthen ongoing flood control measures.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 18, 2026

Three killed, four injured in Anambra road crash: FRSC

The FRSC said the accident occurred on Friday along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka road.

Anambra road crash
July 18, 2026

Gov. Yahaya swears in 23 commissioners, 13 aides

Mr Yahaya also urged the appointees to implement policies and deliver good governance during the remaining period of his tenure.

July 18, 2026

Adamawa ADC governorship candidate pledges agricultural reform, improved security

He described Adamawa as an agrarian state with immense potential for economic growth and food security.

African Democratic Congress
July 18, 2026

Lagos lawmaker empowers 60 Apapa residents with fish farming equipment

Mr Adedayo said the initiative was designed to create sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security and improve residents’ economic well-being.

House of Representatives, Dr Adesola Adedayo
July 18, 2026

Health experts urge pet vaccination as rabies outbreak claims two lives in FCT

The experts said rabies is entirely preventable through routine animal vaccination and prompt medical treatment after exposure.

July 18, 2026

Group seeks consumer representation in electricity act committee

“The committee members were drawn from the electricity supply and demand industry, while consumers, who are the key stakeholders on the demand side, were clearly excluded,” he said.

Joseph Tegbe
July 18, 2026

BEDC seeks Appeal Court order to stop auction of seized operational vehicles

BEDC approached the Court of Appeal in Akure to halt the auction of three of its operational vehicles seized to enforce a N20 million judgement.

Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC)
July 18, 2026

Katsina govt begins statewide 2027 budget consultations

The governor said the consultations would be held simultaneously across all 361 political wards in the state’s 34 local government areas.

Dikko Radda
July 18, 2026

CIBN projects 26.5% monetary policy rate retention

Mr Alabi said the expectation was based on the CBN’s inflation-targeting monetary policy framework and recent economic developments.

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)