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Friday, 19th June, 2026

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BPSR, Govtech Africa Sign MoU to Transform FG Websites, Digital Service Delivery

IsDB 2026: ITFC Strengthens Trade Finance, Private Sector Growth, Regional Cooperation with Member States

Abdulsalami: Nigeria Must Unite Against Insecurity

Safe Schools Initiative: WELA Demands Answers Over Continued Abduction of Nigerian Children

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BPSR, Govtech Africa Sign MoU to Transform FG Websites, Digital Service Delivery

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR, and Govtech Africa Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly upgrade digital governance standards across Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies,

IsDB 2026: ITFC Strengthens Trade Finance, Private Sector Growth, Regional Cooperation with Member States

Abdulsalami: Nigeria Must Unite Against Insecurity

Safe Schools Initiative: WELA Demands Answers Over Continued Abduction of Nigerian Children

Banditry Attack: Tinubu Directs Security Reinforcement At NIPSS, Kuru

Ekiti Guber: SDP Denies Withdrawal Reports, Accuses INEC of Blocking Agents

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BPSR, Govtech Africa Sign MoU to Transform FG Websites, Digital Service Delivery

IsDB 2026: ITFC Strengthens Trade Finance, Private Sector Growth, Regional Cooperation with Member States

Abdulsalami: Nigeria Must Unite Against Insecurity

Safe Schools Initiative: WELA Demands Answers Over Continued Abduction of Nigerian Children

Banditry Attack: Tinubu Directs Security Reinforcement At NIPSS, Kuru

Ekiti Guber: SDP Denies Withdrawal Reports, Accuses INEC of Blocking Agents

Woman Alleges Husband Abandoned Marriage After Relocating to Canada

Sickle Cell Day: Patient Urges FG to Improve Healthcare Access, Affordability of Drugs

Nigeria Embraces S-100 Data Revolution to Drive Safer Seas, Blue Economy Growth

business

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OPEC Quota: Increased Oil Output Tied to Improved Pipeline Security, Says PINL

Generated by 230 Economic Territories, Global Fisheries, Aquaculture Production Trade Hits $184bn

Lome Declaration: Experts Push for Cheaper Air Travel across Africa

NCIS London: Connecting Nigeria’s Policy Progress to Global Climate Capital

Race for the Future: How Climate Investment is Reshaping Economic Advantage

Addressing NCAA, Airlines’ Debt Impasse

Fayolle: Nigeria is a Strategic Priority for EIB in Africa

Keyamo’s Policy Direction Deepens Aviation Capacity Development

Rumpus Over Ogwashi-Uku Jet Landing

politics

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Africa and France: From Colonial Shadows to Partnership of Equals

Ovie Omo-Agege and Delta Central’s Politics of Defiance

Why Effective Communication Matters in Govt

Oyebanji: Tinubu Made Governance Easier for Me in Ekiti

KADUNA’S NEW POLITICAL ORDER

Bamidele: Electoral Act Won’t Be Amended Before 2027 Polls

Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji’s Rating and Clamour for Continuity

2027: Obanikoro and Battle for Lagos’ Non-Indigene Votes

Beyond Politics: How Christian Academy is Reframing Fight against Insecurity

lifestyle

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Golden Penny Rewards Dealers at 2026 Dealers and Sales Conference

Odukoya Memorial Lecture to Focus on Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis

Gov Mbah’s Transformation, Strategic Investments in Enugu Deserve Commendation, Says Prince-Henry Hart

UNN Security Allegedly Arrests Secondary School Teachers After Political Campaign Visit

How Tantita’s Pipeline Surveillance Operations Entrenched Peace, Stability in Niger Delta

Police Arrest Suspected Serial Killer in Cross River Community

Insecurity: Confronting Sokoto’s Informants

THE BATTLE FOR NIGERIA’S MIND

OPPOSITION AND THE VAGUE AUDITION

health

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Over 500 Residents Benefit from Free Eye Care Outreach in Osun Communities

Beyond Maternal Statistics: Turning Commitment into Action on Maternal Nutrition

Fertility Foundation Expands Support for Women as Cost of IVF Soars

Stakeholders Demand Grassroots Reforms to Rescue Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System

FG Denies Alleged Suspension of Collective Bargaining Agreements With Health Sector

Healthcare Executive Moves to Close Diaspora Insurance Gap

World Hypertension Day: Nigerian Experts Warn of Silent Killer, Demand Cheaper Meds, Wider Screening

Lagos Confronts Maternal Deaths with Targeted Solutions

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage

sport

Nigeria’s Top Stars Arrive Lagos for Commonwealth Games Trials Showdown

Mokoena Revives S’Africa’s Hope as Bafana Secure Draw with Czech Rep

Substitute Manzambi Inspires Switzerland to Win over Bosnia

47th CBN Senior Tennis: Michael, Abua, Khadijat, Others Cruise into S’finals

Morocco Seeking Repeat of History against Scotland’s Tartan Army Tonight

Enoh, Dikko, Imoke Hail Ikpeme’s Sports Devt Book

SportyTV Joins DStv, GOtv Line-up Across Africa

Access Bank, UNICEF and Fifth Chukker Polo Boost Education, Community Devt in Kaduna

S’Africa’s Themba Zwane Slammed with Three-match Suspension

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FUSTECH Seeks Strategic Partnership with YABATECH to Boost Science, Technology Education

EGO Foundation Equips Lagos Pupils with STEM, Leadership Skills Through Lead The Future 2.0

YABATECH Seeks Alumni Support for Transition to Varsity Status

ISDD 2026: Rethinking Sustainable Development for the Global South

How Rivers Philanthropist Splashed N15.8m on Students in Ogoni at Science Quiz Competition

Blurring the Lines: What Sweden’s Smoke-free Success Teaches

2027: After Sacrificing Reps’ Ambition, Dayo Alebiosu Unifies Stakeholders in Kosofe

Girls Left Behind: How Digital Learning Can Expand Educational Opportunities for Marginalised Girls

LASU Student Wins N2m LASEPA Inter-tertiary Debate

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Kidnappings Incorporated: A Sequel

June 12 and the Pursuit of Justice for Abiola

Senegal: Faye-Sonko Fallout, IMF and Lessons for Africa

Passing the Buck to God

Listen to the Committee. Then Do What You Think.

Depression to Destiny: The Abdulsalami Story

Hot Money Or the First Stage of Recovering Confidence?

Unravelling the Terror Empire

Securing Schools Against Terrorist Attacks

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TIME FOR LEADERSHIP REBIRTH

NBA Elections: That Candidates May Win ‘Fair and Square’

Nigeria’s Fragile Economy, Re-Capitalisation, and Nuclear Weapons: State, Versus Stomach, Insecurity

The World is Playing, Nigeria is Praying

LOST LESSONS OF JUNE 12

Tinubu Puts Corrupt Public Officials on Notice, Says No Hiding Place for Them

‘There is God o!’ – Insecurity: Gaslighting as State Policy

Futility of United States of Nigeria: The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa

When Insecurity Sits At The Dinner Table

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