Nigeria has fully disbursed its 75 billion naira manufacturing fund to 104 firms, Trade Minister Jumoke Oduwole said, as 15,018 small businesses also received support.
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KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a soldier at Sopp Checkpoint in Plateau State. The attackers reportedly escaped with two weapons after a gun battle. Troops have launched a pursuit to arrest …
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KEY POINTS EFCC arraigned Adonu Kingsley Ifeanyi and S Mobile Netzone over alleged ₦12.56bn fraud. The defendants face five counts involving alleged false pretence, stealing and money laundering. Both defendants …
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KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted six mourners travelling from Kano to Benue. The kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦15 million for their release. Police and local vigilantes are working to rescue the victims. …
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Nigeria Customs says it is using artificial intelligence and digital tracking tools to counter fake news and scams, and to help identify those behind them.
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KEY POINTS Troops reportedly killed Abu Hajara, an ISWAP Shura Council member, and senior commander Abul Walid in Kukawa. The operation followed a separate engagement in Buni Yadi in which …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria wants closer cooperation with the UK and US to dismantle cross-border cybercrime networks. Police are seeking stronger intelligence sharing and lawful information access from technology companies. Operations …
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KEY POINTS Two men allegedly ingested 200 cocaine wraps weighing 3.46kg at Abuja airport. NDLEA seized drugs across multiple states and arrested a woman with 266 rounds of AK-47 ammunition. …
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KEY POINTS Police dismiss Sowore’s alleged kidnapping in Ado-Ekiti. AAC presidential candidate sustains minor injury and receives treatment. Ekiti police commissioner orders investigation to identify those involved. The Ekiti State …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria and Russia will replace their 1967 air services agreement with a new framework. Negotiations are expected to conclude within six months. Both countries plan to sign the …