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October 17, 2025

Nigeria’s security challenges demand military action, political will: Speaker Tajudeen

Mr Abbas said that the security challenges evolve rapidly, testing the nation’s institutions.

Speaker of the House of Reps, Tajudeen Abbas
October 17, 2025

France deepens partnership with Nigeria on technology, others

He stressed that technology remains a key area of partnership.

France's foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot (Credit: BBC)
October 17, 2025

Herbert Macaulay deserves national honour, not pardon with drug traffickers, murderers: Family

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr George said, “If Papa is to be honoured, he must be honoured independently.”

Herbert Macaulay
October 17, 2025

Nigerians’ fertility rate drops from five to four children per woman

Mr Salako said the decline reflects gradual gains in access to and use of family planning services nationwide.

Pregnant Woman
October 17, 2025

$1.2 billion required for Nigeria to achieve gender equality: Minister

The minister said the government is exploring blended finance, public-private partnerships, and impact investments to fund programmes that benefit women and children.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)
October 17, 2025

Enugu govt calls for collective action to tackle poverty

The commissioner noted that no human, regardless of where they live or the circumstances of their birth, should live in deprivation.

Poor-Nigerians
October 17, 2025

FG urges maritime stakeholders to embrace NSW to boost trans-border trade

Mr Fakolade explained that the NSW was intended to harmonise the digital operational competencies of all MDAs.

Tola Fakolade, NSW project team lead
October 17, 2025

Amnesty International condemns killings in Nigeria, says Tinubu govt failing to protect citizens

The organisation said nothing has changed about the devastating situation despite Mr Tinubu’s repeated claims to have tasked the security agencies.

Sleeping Tinubu and body bags
October 17, 2025

Nigerians urged to buy local products to tackle unemployment

She said President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for industrial transformation was to promote, monitor, and strengthen local content participation nationwide.

Nigerian-made products
October 17, 2025

Rivers farmers solicit FG’s support to enhance productivity 

Mr Abbey made the appeal in an interview on Thursday in Port Harcourt.