Ribadu Among Dignitaries At El-Rufai’s Mother’s Funeral

National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, set aside his political differences with Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to attend his mother’s funeral prayer on Sunday. Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai passed away on Thursday night after a prolonged illness, drawing an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers across the country. Among those who attended the Janazah…

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Labour Unions, CSOs, Economists Lament As Petrol Nears N1,500/Litre

With petrol prices nearing N1,500 per litre amid Middle East tensions, labour unions, economists, manufacturers, and civil society groups have called for urgent government palliatives to ease the economic burden on families and businesses. They are demanding fuel subsidies, naira-denominated crude for the Dangote Refinery and public refineries, strategic petroleum reserves, expanded public transport, renewable…

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Tinubu: Insecurity Will Not Derail Efforts To Support Vulnerable Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerableNigerians, stating that insecurity will not be allowed to overshadow ongoing social intervention efforts.The president made this known in a State House press release issued on March 20, 2026, where heemphasised that despite security challenges, the government remains focused on delivering relief andeconomic support…

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Senegal Calls For Investigation Into Caf’s Afcon Final Verdict

The Senegalese government has called for an “independent international investigation” into allegedcorruption within the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip thecountry of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The demand was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a day after CAF’s Appeals Board ruled thatSenegal had forfeited the 2025 AFCON…

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Senate Asks Telecoms Firms To Install Masts In Attack-Prone Benue Communities

The Nigerian Senate has urged telecommunications companies to install communication masts in ruralcommunities in Benue State that have been repeatedly affected by violent attacks, saying improvednetwork coverage would help residents make emergency distress calls during crises.The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Emmanuel Udende, senatorrepresenting Benue North-East, who raised concerns over…

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President Tinubu Establishes Task Force On Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform andValue Optimisation Task Force to design and coordinate the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’soil and gas sector. The presidency said the task force is a time-bound, high-level executive working group tasked withproducing actionable reform blueprints aimed at consolidating ongoing reforms,…

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Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State forFinance following his screening by lawmakers in Abuja.The confirmation came after senators questioned the economist and tax policy expert for over twohours on fiscal reforms, revenue generation and economic management before approving hisappointment through a voice vote at the Committee…

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Tinubu Nominates Lamido Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda, former Director-General of theSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The nomination is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The presidency announced the development in a statement issued in Abuja on March 11, 2026, by thePresident’s Special Adviser…

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