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Nigeria

November 11, 2026

Naira rain as Tinubu announces N100 million gift to each Flamingos player after U-17 World Cup triumph

According to the President, the money for each player will be held in trust for the young champions in designated banks.

Tinubu welcomes Flamingos Credit: Facebook
November 11, 2026

Afreximbank commits $75 million finance facility to DBN SMEs funding

Ms Awani said, “Our objective is to help Nigerian SMEs build productive capacity and strengthen their competitiveness.”

Afreximbank
November 11, 2026

Minister inaugurates five CNG stations in Lagos to ease transportation costs

The stations are located at Idimu, Ogolonto, Abule-Egba, Ajah and Oko-Oba.

Ekperikpe Ekpo
November 11, 2026

2027: NHRC, EU, IPAC recommend urgent measures to protect civic, political space

Mr Mignot reaffirmed the commitment of the European Union and its member states to supporting Nigeria’s democratic institutions and legitimate stakeholders.

NHRC and EU
November 11, 2026

Apo-Karshi road will become tourist centre, says Wike

The minister said the road was evidence of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development.

Apo-Karshi road
November 11, 2026

17 passengers rescued as CNG-powered bus explodes on Lagos-Ibadan road

LASTMA said one male passenger seated at the rear of the vehicle sustained severe burn injuries in the incident.

Lagos-Ibadan road
November 11, 2026

Voter register flawed but can only be cleaned after 2027 polls, says ex-INEC chief 

Mr Okoye stated that Nigeria must compile a completely new biometric voter register immediately after the 2027 general elections.

Festus Okoye
November 11, 2026

Qatar to establish training, visa centres in Nigeria to boost overseas employment 

Mr Dingyadi said the agreement demonstrated both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in labour and employment matters.

Nigeria and Qatar flags