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Taraba suspends mining activities over security threats

By Femi Bolaji Jalingo - The Taraba State Government has suspended all mining activities across the state following what it described as credible intelligence indicating security threats capable of undermining peace and stability. The directive was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State…

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FG seeks banks' support to strengthen revenue collection through digital platform

Officials say the platform is designed to improve transparency, reduce leakages and enable real-time monitoring of government revenues.

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Enugu North District By-election: Igbo-Eze South chairman assures Mbah of the LGA's support for APC candidate

Apart from the APC campaign which Mr Mbah attended in person, the governor also commissioned the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Secretariat Complex, redesigned and reconstructed by Mr Ukwueze's administration.

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
#EkitiDecides2026: Heavy security in Ekiti INEC in Ekiti moves election material, deploys officials

There are 2,445 polling units spread across the 177 wards in the 16 local government areas of the state.

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TikTok, ICC launch Digital Commerce Labs in Nigeria

The initiative kicked off in Lagos on Thursday.

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Wall Street's Deregulatory Campaign: Who Pays When Banks Lose?

…bank legal settlements totaled over $321 billion between 2010 and 2023, according to the Government Accountability Office. Operational risk has not gone away. The industry is asking regulators to pretend it has.MORE FOR YOUThe market risk argument is even bolder. Banks want credit for having moved beyond the Value at R…

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 19 views
5 Key Tax Considerations When Betting On The 2026 World Cup

…that the taxpayer will report $100 of income, pay $10 in taxes to the U.S. federal government, and net $90 after taxes. However, taxpayers in the highest tax bracket will pay taxes on this income at a 37% federal income tax rate. This higher rate means that the taxpayer will only take home $63 after taxes.(2) World Cup…

Sports by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 26 views
Trump Approval Rating Holds Steady At 37% Amid Iran Deal

…up by the Justice Department to pay people who believe they've been victimized by the government.Republican lawmakers have also revolted against Trump over the fund, which was established to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and is widely expected to offer taxpayer-funded payments to Jan. 6 rioters and other Trump…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 39 views
Hundreds of Nigerians are stranded without shelter, food in South Africa - NICASA

…for help must not go unanswered," he said. More insights NICASA called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently, expedite the completion of the repatriation programme, deploy emergency resources, and establish a humanitarian support mechanism for those still stranded pending their departure. The association said…

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FG to deliver 1.1 million tonnes of fertiliser to farmers in 2026 - Tinubu

…food system. Tinubu stressed that beyond ensuring adequate fertiliser production, the government is focused on ensuring timely access for farmers. To achieve this, the administration launched the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (RH-FISP) through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Under the ini…

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Telecom operators rule out tariff increase amid NCC pricing review

…delivery, network expansion, and deeper coverage across the country. Adebayo said the government had previously linked any tariff adjustments to commitments by operators to improve the quality of services and expand infrastructure. Operators are expected to provide better-quality services as part of conditions associat…

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Diezani's UK acquittal: Lawyers weigh implications for EFCC cases in Nigeria

…an acquittal or a conviction. He concluded that there is nothing prohibiting the Federal Government from going back to the drawing board to investigate and prosecute the former minister if there is a genuine case of corruption and abuse of office against her, adding that the UK court acquittal has nothing to do with th…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
FG disburses N13 billion interest-free loans to 7,450 tertiary education workers

…the ministry said. The president also said that through the TISSF, the Federal Government is easing financial pressures on education workers, improving livelihoods and strengthening the workforce responsible for shaping the country's future. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the programme as a cr…

Education by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Nigerian Navy uncovers illicit fuel supply route, seizes 103,500 litres of diesel

…of suspected stolen crude oil and dismantled an illegal refining camp in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The military has also intensified joint anti-oil theft operations. In the first quarter of 2026, the Defence Headquarters disclosed that troops operating under Operation DELTA SAFE destroyed 101 illegal…

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
Lagos secures €170 million EIB funding for Omi Eko waterways project

"The EIB's commitment to the Omi Eko Project is highly commendable. The Lagos State Government is fully committed to providing the enabling environment required for the success of this partnership. This includes strong political will, policy consistency, transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration," Lagos…

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FG moves to centralise Nigeria's livestock data

…and sector development. What you should know Earlier this year, the Federal Government announced plans to reform Nigeria's livestock export framework. The market was estimated at $3.2 billion. The Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Livestock Development, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, disclosed this while r…

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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

…final spot for Italia '90. So sure had the hosts been of progressing with a draw, their government had already declared the following day a national holiday."It was quite simply the most important soccer match the US has played for the last two generations," Ley reads, having to spell out to American viewers the magnit…

Sports by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Texas government data breach allowed hackers to steal 3 million driver's licenses and passports

A data breach at a Texas state government department allowed hackers to take the driver's license information and passport numbers of more than 3 million people, according to the state's attorney general. The incident is one of the largest data breaches to affect the state this year. In a data breach notice on the Texa…

Travel by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 39 views
AI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) told grid operators on Thursday to fast-track interconnection requests from data centers and other large electricity users. Under the orders, six major grid operators have to show that data centers are "able to connect to the transmission system in a timely and orderly ma…

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 25 views
OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO 

…self-improvement, labor market impact, and the relationship between the frontier labs, governments (particularly the U.S. Federal Government), and society," Ball wrote in a blog post. The Strategic Futures team will cover both public-facing policy and internal governance, he added. That last is important - Ball noted t…

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Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps

…the country's largest entrance examination by applicant volume. The Indian government said the measure was needed to prevent the spread of fake exam papers and related scams. Telegram challenged the order in the Delhi High Court, arguing that authorities should target specific content rather than block the entire platf…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 25 views
The US says ASML's top chip tool may be in China. ASML says it isn't

…the line over a single illegal sale. None of this proves the allegations are false. The government hasn't yet made its evidence public, and it's worth withholding judgment until it does. The Commerce Department, under Lutnick's leadership, agreed late last year to put up to $150 million of taxpayer money into xLight, a…

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Leaders and partners unveil Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 agenda in Abuja

…and in-depth reporting. on Google The briefing brought together members of the media, government representatives, development institutions, private sector leaders and strategic partners for exclusive announcements on the summit's agenda, confirmed speakers, partnership opportunities and key initiatives designed to unlo…

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Anambra assembly demands trial of woman for brutalising 10-year-old boy

…House Committee on Judiciary to review the Child Rights Law immediately. He urged local government social welfare departments to adopt a more proactive approach to addressing child abuse cases across the state. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and i…

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 49 views
Osun LG dispute: Police warn against lawlessness after court ruling

…the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo on the protracted local government dispute in the state. The Command said it had observed rising tension in the aftermath of the ruling and was closely monitoring the conduct, statements and activities of all parties connected to the matter. In a statement…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 23 views
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