AFRICA

Supreme Court Strikes Out States’ Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of EFCC Act

The Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the EFCC Act, affirming its legality without state ratification.

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NJC Recommends Compulsory Retirement for Two Judges Over Age Falsification, Suspends Two for Misconduct

The NJC has cracked down on judicial misconduct, recommending compulsory retirement for two judges over age falsification, suspending two other…

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Nigeria Partners World Bank To Accelerate Nationwide Water Availability

FG and World Bank are collaborating on the SURWASH programme, aiming to deliver clean water access to Nigerian households.

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WHO Warns Africa’s Diabetes Cases May Surge To 54 Million By 2045 Without Urgent Action

WHO has projected that Africa’s diabetes cases could reach 54 million by 2045, demanding urgent healthcare reforms. The World Health…

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Nigeria’s National Urban Development Policy to Create ‘15-Minute Cities’ for Sustainable Growth, Says Housing Minister

Nigeria’s National Urban Development Policy is set to build self-sufficient, climate-resilient cities, aiming for 70% urban population by 2050.

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Bosun Tijani: Nigeria To Complete Digitalisation Of Nigeria’s 774 LGAs By 2027

Nigeria is targeting full digitalisation of Nigeria’s 774 local governments by 2027, enhancing access to digital services.

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Nigeria Is Taking Action To Resolve Power Supply Crisis, Says Power Minister Adelabu

Power Minister Adelabu has insisted that Nigeria must move from dialogue to action to resolve its enduring power crisis.

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IMF Report: Children In Nigeria, Other Resource-Rich African Countries Face Lower Life Expectancy, Higher Poverty Risks

The IMF has revealed that children in resource-rich African countries face four years less life expectancy and higher poverty risks.

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Nigeria Says It Has Hit 1.8 Million Barrels Daily Oil Output, Eyes 2.5 Million by December

ENigeria’s oil production has hit 1.8 million BPD, marking the highest in years, with an ambitious year-end target of 2.5m…

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President Tinubu Names Daniel Bwala Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Appoints New DGs for Agencies

President Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, urging dedication and patriotism in service.

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