Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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August 13, 2026

Tinubu assures Nigerians of government’s plan to revive refineries

The president said the administration was focused on restructuring the economics of the refineries.

President Bola Tinubu
August 13, 2026

Assistant director sues CBN over alleged wrongful dismissal

Mrs Uwem stated that despite serving the CBN meritoriously, conscientiously and diligently for over 21 years, her employment was terminated on May 14, 2026. 

CBN and National Industrial Court
August 13, 2026

FG seeks 80% practical training in agriculture curricula

Mr Alausa said the shift from the previous 70 per cent model to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theory would equip Nigerian youths with relevant skills for the sector.

Tunji Alausa and others at the event
August 13, 2026

Troops arrest terrorist kingpin’s ally, 60 suspected collaborators 

The military said troops of 4 Demonstration Battalion arrested a suspected ISWAP operative allegedly working closely with terrorist leader Dogo Gide.

Troops
August 13, 2026

Presidential committee extends deadline for memoranda, position papers on national policing bill 

The Presidential Working Group (PWG) on the national policing bill has extended the deadline for submission of memoranda and position papers to August 21.

Femi Gbajabiamila
August 13, 2026

ACCI seeks TETFund support for gemology centre

Mr Adesugba said the project would deepen collaboration between academia and industry and promote research-driven enterprises.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment
August 13, 2026

Customs intercept wildlife traffickers at Abuja airport, uncover two rare lion cubs

Mr Mani noted that the suspects were undergoing interrogation to unravel the broader syndicate behind the operation.

August 13, 2026

FG announces three bonds worth N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1, 000 per unit

According the DMO, interest is payable semi-annually, while bullet repayment is on the maturity date.

DMO
August 13, 2026

ACPPN lauds Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment as Nigeria’s UN envoy

The association expressed confidence that his tenure would enhance the effective projection of Nigeria’s interests within the multilateral system.

Jimoh Ibrahim and the ACPPN logo.
August 13, 2026

Governors push for greater investment in early childhood development in North-West

NGF has rallied North-West states to prioritise early childhood development as a foundation for human capital development.

North-West governors