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Nigerian news

July 5, 2026

U.S. govt will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections: Riley Moore

“What I’d say is that we’re certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they’re executed,” he said.

U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore
July 5, 2026

NAPTAN backs replacement of NYSC khaki with adire, says it supports cultural identity

“We must support the use of indigenous fabrics and discourage sectional, tribal sentiments on this proposal,” he said.

Youth corpers and adire
July 5, 2026

Zamfara will never negotiate with bandits, says Gov. Lawal

“The governor will never negotiate with bandits. Those willing to surrender should do so or face the law,” he said.

Dauda Lawal
July 5, 2026

Lawyers raise concerns over FG’s plan to scrap fines for drug offences

Their reactions followed plans by the federal government to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers.

Lawyers
July 5, 2026

Seplat ends routine gas flaring, expands investment in LPG

Mr Ezugworie said the company achieved the feat by the end of 2025, describing it as a remarkable accomplishment both in Nigeria and globally.

Seplat
July 5, 2026

Nigeria Immigration Service graduates 62 senior officers, reaffirms commitment to leadership development

She urged the officers to uphold professionalism, integrity and excellence in the discharge of their duties.

LAGOS IKEJA PASSPORT OFFICE
July 5, 2026

NYSC reforms will curb unemployment, boost productivity: APC Chieftain

According to him, the initiative will deepen human capital development by equipping corps members with marketable skills that can boost productivity.

NYSC corps members
July 5, 2026

Nigerians divided over FG’s six-week NYSC orientation reform

The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks.

NYSC Corp members used to illustrate the story.
July 5, 2026

Nigeria needs bold structural reforms to reduce cost of living, ADC chieftain says

He said temporary intervention programmes alone could not build a modern and resilient economy.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 5, 2026

Lagos consumers turn to stockfish heads amid scarcity, rising prices

Nigeria remains the world’s largest importer of Norwegian stockfish, with millions of dollars’ worth shipped annually to meet the massive demand.

Stockfish heads