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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said Nigeria has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak if it enters the country, even as it appealed to the media and members of the public not to spread fear or panic through unverified negative narratives. The post We have capacity to contain Ebola outbreak — NCDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 on Friday, its lowest level since October 2024, just before Donald Trump's election which propelled it to a record high. The post Bitcoin drops below $60,000, first time since October 2024 appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a widely circulated publication claiming to contain operational details of the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction incident in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area, describing the report as false, speculative and capable of undermining security operations. The post Police reject alleged leak of operational details in Oyo abduction probe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain the deadly virus if it enters the country. The post Nigeria not 100% ready, but can contain Ebola — NCDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Wale Igbintade The trial of five defendants, including Indian nationals, a British citizen, and foreign-registered companies over an alleged $42.5 million rice import fraud involving Ecobank Plc was stalled on
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Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Federal Government has moved to strengthen its engagement with Nigeria’s creative industry as part of efforts to promote national security, public awareness and social cohesion,
Esther Oluku Grimaldi Agency Nigeria has issued a clarification regarding reports concerning the sale of empty shipping containers by Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A. In a statement, Grimaldi Agency Nigeria said
Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), working in conjunction with Operation Desert Sanity V, have again disrupted major terrorist networks
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has solicited for a sustained joint security efforts with sister security agencies and stakeholders to curb myriad of insecurity
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of five months accumulated Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to eligible academic staff in federal universities. This
* Launches reconciliation process after elections Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations of irregularities and imposition of candidates in its recently concluded presidential, governorship,
Wale Igbintade The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigeria as a preferred destination for international commercial arbitration, unveiling plans to strengthen the country’s legal and institutional framework to
Wale Igbintade The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigeria as a preferred destination for international commercial arbitration, unveiling plans to strengthen the country’s legal and institutional framework to
Wale Igbintade A Coroner’s Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre to produce critical reports that
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with its constitutional responsibility to “conduct free, fair, and
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a system that restores dignity, creates opportunity, strengthens resilience, and provides sustainable pathways out of poverty for vulnerable
. Arrest suspected bandit in Kogi Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has reportedly arrested a suspected kidnapping gang leader and three others who had
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on party stakeholders to disregard the purported Senatorial Candidates currently circulating on social media and some online platforms. Its National
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland yesterday enjoined security agencies to intensify efforts in securing the lives and property of all Nigerians irrespective of their
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia A House of Representatives aspirant for Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Nkasiobi Madumere, has alleged gross discrimination and
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday proposed that the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should become the permanent venue for the induction of newly elected
Yusuf Ebiti The Committee of Friends for Humanity (COFFHA), has concluded plans for the investiture ceremony of its president-elect Augustina Igbokwe. Speaking ahead of her investiture Igbokwe outlined an ambitious plan
Esther Oluku Cascador, Africa-focused growth-stage accelerator, Wednesday, deployed over $5 million in funding to seven Nigerian businesses at its 2026 Pitch Day event. The pitch day, the second in the
Sylvester Idowu in Warri In continuation of its 70th anniversary, the Naval Base, Oguta Thursday embarked on free medical care and educational outreach for the people of Izombe community in
Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja An author, Chuka Modebe, has stated that Nigeria’s problem is not corruption but system failure. He stated this at the launch of his book ‘It Starts with
Wale Igbintade An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Agege Constituency 01, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, has accused the party leadership in Lagos State of overturning
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Grenada opens visa-free entry, eyes Nigerian investors Punch Newspapers
Why Nigeria’s stock market is falling – and when analysts expect a rebound Nairametrics
NERDC begins nationwide textbook review, introduces ranking for approved learning materials The Guardian Nigeria News
NCDC Intensifies Preparedness As Ebola Risk Remains High In Nigeria Channels Television
ANALYSIS: How Obi/Kwankwaso ticket could reshape 2027 contests in North-west Nigeria Premium Times Nigeria
UN: Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in Nigeria TheCable
'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south Reuters
Protesters take to streets of Nigerian capital over school abductions africanews.com
Oyo school kidnapping: Why Nigeria still dey struggle wit insecurity despite high security spending BBC
Poland 2-2 Nigeria: Moffi, Onuachu on target as Super Eagles settle for draw in Warsaw Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria should've beaten Poland - Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey identifies what went wrong Daily Post Nigeria
Playing for Nigeria a great honour – Azeez Punch Newspapers
‘Nigeria’s Problem is System Failure’ THISDAYLIVE
Why Nigerians keep N9 of every N10 notes outside bank Daily Trust
Nigeria To Repatriate Over 1,000 Nationals From S.Africa As Tensions Rise Channels Television
When climate shocks reduce harvests, children pay the price: Evidence from Nigeria IFPRI
Nigeria 2027: Six key races to watch The Africa Report
HFN sees new bill increasing Nigeria’s health financing options Business News Nigeria
Nigeria begins screening over 1,000 nationals for repatriation from South Africa TheCable
From Nigeria To UK, Game of Money Expands Its Wealth-Building Mission The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria receives multiple funding offers from investors, lenders — Minister Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria Commits to Fighting Insecurity, Freeing Abductees Voice of Nigeria
Ebola: Nigeria Not 100% Prepared For Outbreak, Though Containment Is Possible — NCDC Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria cuts trade settlement time to one day Africa Business Communities
Buka tourism: Finding Nigeria’s hidden local food gems The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria ranks fifth among Africa’s best-performing countries in 2026 Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s real energy challenge: The integration question TheCable
Nigerian Engineers Call For Collaborations To Address National Challenges Voice of Nigeria
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Nigeria trade as Cascador deploys over $5m to entrepreneurs The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s Coastal Areas Relatively Safe, Says CNS Abbas Channels Television
Nigeria posts Africa’s highest business activity growth despite rising inflation Business News Nigeria
90% of Nigerian children face online risks, advocates warn The Guardian Nigeria News
Bayo Adelabu sister kidnapped: Unknown gunmen kidnap sister of ex-Nigeria minister of power Adelabu for Oyo BBC
Brutal and emboldened: how Nigeria’s bandit crisis spun out of control The Guardian
Nigeria eyes debt refinancing, fresh funding — Oyedele Premium Times Nigeria
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show BBC
Britain’s surrogacy demand is fuelling a fertility boom in Nigeria Business News Nigeria
From Kogi State to a Greener Nigeria! Today is June 5, 2026 World Environment Day. Kogi State Government
Algeria ramps up trans-Saharan gas megaproject with Nigeria route The Africa Report
Nigeria’s oil theft kingpins still untouchable as arrested suspects ‘know nothing’ — Naval Chief Business News Nigeria
Nigeria loses jobs, billions to 90% raw, semi-processed leather exports Business News Nigeria
Nigeria Orders Assessment, Ranking of School Textbooks Voice of Nigeria
Which way Nigeria’s tertiary education? The Guardian Nigeria News
Kunle Afolayan To Nigerians: Choose Hope Over Fear Amid Rising Attacks LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Yoruba cultural festival rides on in Nigeria DW
Xenophobia: Nigeria to Repatriate Over 1,000 Citizens From South Africa TVC News
World Environment Day: GIFSEP Launches Vote4Climate Campaign Voice of Nigeria
Grenada opens doors to Nigerians with visa-free access, eyes trade, investment boom Business News Nigeria
Oyo kidnapping: Nigerian teachers protest abduction of schoolchildren and teachers as victims still dey captivity for ova two weeks BBC
What Nigeria’s floundering anti-terror campaign can learn from Ukraine’s robot war Business News Nigeria
More than half of Nigeria’s economy remains outside the tax net despite years of reforms, Moody’s says Business Insider Africa
The Empathy Deficit at the Heart of Nigeria’s Democracy Kogi Reports
Nigeria’s debt servicing costs exceed budget framework by N1.78trn in 9 months Business News Nigeria
George Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says Nigeria On ‘Long-Term Recovery Path’ Despite Hardship Arise News
Nigeria faces 27.5% US tariff over forced labour rule Punch Newspapers
Why embedded finance and AI could define Nigeria’s next decade of credit growth TechCabal
Insecurity: Take back your country – Peter Obi tells Nigerian youths Daily Post Nigeria
Nigeria’s Commission for Refugees, IDPs Can’t Keep Its Official Website Alive, yet It Spent N2.2bn on ‘Projects’ in 1 Day FIJ NG
Israel Reaffirms Partnership with Nigeria on AI Development Voice of Nigeria
83% Of Nigerians Back Social Media Restrictions For Children The Whistler Newspaper
Why Nigeria’s MVNO dream is struggling to connect TechCabal
Nigeria becomes major destination for surrogacy arrangements The Catholic Herald
Israel Pledges To Deepen Partnership With Nigeria To Bolster AI News Agency of Nigeria
Nigerian government spent N12.52trn to service debt in 9months Business News Nigeria
JONAPWD decries slow implementation of Nigeria’s 2025 GDS commitments The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria: Kano opens applications for 166 solar-powered boreholes to tackle water shortages ZAWYA
FG urged to take action to protect Nigerians against Ebola Business News Nigeria
FG Moves to Position Nigeria as Global Arbitration Hub, Reviews National Policy THISDAYLIVE
WIPO: Accelerating Nigeria's Innovation System Inventa
Peter Obi: Nigerians must not normalise school abductions, insecurity TheCable
Akpabio Commends NILDS Impact on Nigerian Democracy NALTF
WED: Waste Pickers Seek Inclusion In Nigeria’s Climate Policies News Agency of Nigeria
Ladder or trap? Nigeria’s credit revolution depends on what it doesn’t control TheCable
Nigeria looks beyond enrollment as digital ID passes 130 million Biometric Update
NCR Nigeria returns to profitability after four years of losses Business News Nigeria
