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Chidoka, Other Concerned Nigerian Leaders Propose Presidential Task Force to Tackle National Security
This Day
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August 24, 2025
James Emejo and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, and others who identified themselves as Concerned Nigerian Leaders have called for the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on National Security,...
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Warns Nigeria Loses True Wealth by Exporting Raw Commodities
Arise News
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August 20, 2025
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said Nigeria’s agricultural produce was ripe for export competitiveness at the global market, but access to finance for local farmers to meet the demand and quality needs remained the...
Reps Summons 11 Discos Over N2.6trn Debt To Federation Account
New Telegraph
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August 20, 2025
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned 11 electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to appear before it over an outstanding debt of N2.6 trillion owed to the Federation Account. The summons was issued by the PAC...
2025 FirstBank Agric & Export Expo champions non-oil growth, seeks shift from oil dependence
Alexa.ng
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Stakeholders at the 2025 FirstBank Agric & Export Expo in Lagos have called for urgent diversification of Nigeria’s economy through agriculture and non-oil exports, stressing that the country must move away from heavy dependence on crude oil...
Fresh rivalries ignite as new NPFL season begins
Punch
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August 23, 2025
A new dawn breaks in Nigerian football as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League begins in earnest this weekend with an intriguing round of fixtures across the country, as teams return with fresh optimism, new signings, and old rivalries,...
Controller confirms full GH¢809 million payment to Maripoma
The Herald Ghana
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August 20, 2025
…For Pokuase–Nsawam road project Maripoma Enterprise Limited, the contractors on the stalled Pokuase–Nsawam road project, have resumed work following mounting public pressure and threats of a nationwide protest by commercial transport operators...
Reps panel summons 11 Discos over N2.6 trillion debt
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 20, 2025
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has summoned 11 electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to appear before it over an outstanding debt of N2.6 trillion owed to the federation account. The resolution was taken on...
Ghana’s Crumbling Road Threatens Vital Port Revenue
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
A critical highway’s disrepair is putting Ghana’s port revenues at risk. Economists warn that the terrible condition of the Pokuase-Nsawam road is pushing a key trading partner to take its business elsewhere. This route is a major trade corridor,...
How illegal mining costs Nigeria ₦13.7trn annually, fuels banditry
Pulse
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August 20, 2025
Illegal mining is draining Nigeria’s economy of an estimated ₦13.7 trillion annually while fuelling banditry and terrorism, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has warned. Speaking at a forum organised by the...
Nigeria earns $400m from agro exports, imports gulp $10bn annually – FG
Daily Trust
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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday disclosed that Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports. This is even as he said Nigeria earns less than $400 million from agro exports. Speaking on Tuesday at the...
Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP
The Sun Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
Partner FCT NUJ on advocacy From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, said on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, that the rising interest in banditry activities in some states is due to the huge financial resources derived...
Sanwo-Olu: Nigeria Loses Real Wealth Exporting Her Raw Commodities
This Day
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August 20, 2025
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. BabajideSanwo-Olu, yesterday, said Nigeria’s agricultural produce was ripe for export competitiveness at the global market, but access to finance for local farmers to meet the demand and quality needs remained the...
The Hidden Price of Exclusion: Why the Gender Digital Gap Is Costing Liberia—and Sub-Saharan Africa—Billions
Liberian Observer
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As the world accelerates into the digital age, one glaring gap threatens to hold entire nations back. In Liberia—and across much of Sub-Saharan Africa—millions of women and girls are being left behind, excluded from the digital economy. This isn’t...
Three women, 10 men pick nomination forms for Tamale Central NDC primary
MyJoyOnline
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August 22, 2025
Three women have picked up nomination forms to contest in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Tamale Central constituency, following the death of the area’s Member of Parliament. They will face competition from ten male...
Kenny Martins: 470km Abuja-Lagos super-highway construction about to start
The News (Nigeria)
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August 19, 2025
Dr Kenny Martins and other members of AEC Unity Network Limited at the press briefing in Lagos The much expected 470km Abuja–Lagos Superhighway Project, estimated at a total cost of $4bn, will kick off soon. This was revealed today by Dr Kenny...
House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee slam poor state of Baro Inland Port, vow revival
Alexa.ng
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The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of Baro Inland Port has criticised the standard of work carried out at the facility. Rep. Idris Wase (APC–Plateau) conveyed the lawmakers’ displeasure...
M23 Massacres Undermine DRC Peace Process: Africa File, August 21, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—M23. M23 has increased the tempo and scale of...
Nigeria wins 2025 Onga jollof battle, crowned West Africa’s jollof champion
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 23, 2025
Nigeria has been declared the winner of the 2025 Onga Jollof Battle – West African Edition, settling the long-running debate over which country makes the best Jollof rice. The competition, organised by Onga Ghana, a brand under Promasidor Ghana...
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naked capitalism
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August 23, 2025
What a lovely Little Lady! Kent animal sanctuary announces birth of sweet snow leopard cub Daily Mail (Li) A Size Matters: Study Reveals Snow Leopards Hunt Like No Other Big Cat Snow Leopard Trust. They are the only big cats that prefer prey two...
A Fresh Start for Libya?
Qantara.de
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With his turban, scarf and floor-length robe, he looked like a tourist disguised as a Bedouin. His cheeks and nose were red from the Sahara sun. The patrol that stopped him in the middle of the night on a desert track recognised him immediately:...