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News Agency of Nigeria

July 17, 2026

Ogun, IFAD distribute agricultural inputs to 2,740 cassava farmers

The distribution was done under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

cassava farmer
July 17, 2026

FG pushes free movement to boost trade in Africa

The minister said easier movement of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA.

Jumoke Oduwole
July 17, 2026

FRSC inaugurates special enforcement to reduce crashes

The exercise, approved by the RS6 zonal command, will run from July 20 to July 22 in Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states.

FRSC
July 17, 2026

NDLEA declares suspected drug kingpin, three accomplices wanted, freezes N9.8 billion

The suspects, Nnamuka Uchenna, Emmanuella Iroka, Nnamuka Ifeanyi and Ekechi Chijioke, are also wanted for alleged drug production and money laundering linked to the illicit operation.

NDLEA
July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 17, 2026

Abia, investors partner on $145 million solar manufacturing plant

The Abia government and a consortium of local and foreign investors have intensified efforts to establish a $145 million solar manufacturing plant.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
July 17, 2026

Scrap metal collection becomes source of livelihood for youths in Kazaure

Youths in the Kazaure council area of Jigawa have identified scrap metal collection as a reliable source of livelihood amid prevailing economic challenges.

Scrap collectors
July 17, 2026

Court strikes out Amaechi’s suit against Atiku over ADC presidential ticket

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
July 17, 2026

Delta assembly retains N1 trillion budget, passes property protection amendment bill

The Delta House of Assembly retained the state’s 2025 budget at N1.179 trillion despite the recent supplementary review.

Delta House of Assembly
July 17, 2026

Jonathan hails Sierra Leone’s decision on ex-president Koroma

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Sierra Leone government’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against its former president, Ernest Koroma.

Ernest Koromaand President Goodluck Jonathan