…Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which promote the free movement of goods and regional economic integration. ORO therefore called on the Ghanaian government to facilitate the immediate release of the trucks and restore the smooth flow of agricultural trade between both countries. Speaking further on the issue exclusively to V…

…Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Following its adoption, the House mandated its Committees on Integration and Cooperation in Africa and Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to investigate the losses, casualties and damages suffered by Nigerians during previous and recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The committees were also dir…

…counselling and medical care, to ensure their safety, dignity, and successful reintegration. "The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) cautions job seekers to exercise vigilance when responding to employment offers, particularly those from unverified recruiters, as criminal networks continue to exploit vulnerab…

…is intended to strengthen energy access, drive industrialisation, and deepen regional integration across the continent.” Beyond transporting gas, the project is expected to deepen regional integration by connecting African energy markets and supporting the development of industries that depend on reliable and affordabl…

…about $5 billion and 200,000 hectares of land to fully implement the Sugar Backward Integration Programme. Bakrin made the disclosure during the 2026 revenue monitoring exercise organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, chaired by Hon. Abiodun James Faleke. The lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction…

…digital identity management into the solid minerals sector would facilitate database integration across government institutions, strengthen regulatory compliance, improve security and law enforcement, enhance monitoring of mining operators and support the implementation of Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in min…

…participants gather to discuss key regional issues, including peace, security, economic integration and sustainable development. Nigeria’s presence at the summits further demonstrates its commitment to regional diplomacy and its determination to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states. The post Shettima arriv…

…travellers and described the move as aligning with AfCFTA’s vision of deepening regional integration and expanding intra-African trade. She also praised Rwanda’s progressive visa policy, adding that it had strengthened business travel, tourism and regional investment. Oduwole said that Nigeria continued engaging throug…

…Government’s infrastructure renewal programme, saying they would improve national integration, boost economic activities and strengthen regional connectivity. According to him, the latest approvals further demonstrate Tinubu’s commitment to delivering legacy infrastructure projects across all geopolitical zones. Speaki…

…economic transformation, human capital investment, democratic governance and regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Lawyer and pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe drew a direct line between SAP and the current administration’s economic policies, describing President Bola Tinubu’s reform…

…review issues such as funding, operational standards, intelligence coordination and the integration of existing vigilante and community security groups before passing the legislation. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 9:10 AM | Share this Story

…financing, improved coordination between federal and state governments, and closer integration of cash transfers with investments in nutrition, education, healthcare, and sanitation. It added that the interventions are expected to expand social protection coverage to about 41 million beneficiaries. The diagnostic furth…

…Holy Trinity Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross River State. Egbe said the proposed integration of Sharia into Nigeria’s financial regulations would not guarantee transparency and accountability. He said, “This move will not enhance clarity, credibility, accountability, or transparency as claimed. We again say No to…

…of Sheriff’s disposition. Sheriff then declared that Peter Obi was pursuing the disintegration of Nigeria. A visibly surprised Seun Okinbaloye asked the obvious question: “How?” Sheriff’s response was astonishing. According to him, Obi believes in Biafra because he had never publicly condemned Biafra or IPOB, which he…

…no longer capture biometrics independently. They will validate identities through API integration with NIMC. “The telcos are already doing that with us. If you need a SIM card, they capture your facial biometrics, which are matched against our database in real time to confirm that you are who you claim to be. We’re usi…

…family members before the state government begins the next phase of rehabilitation and reintegration. However, there was still an air of uncertainty about the Monday meeting, noting that the decision on the victims’ handover was all in the hands of the military. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon…

…notice released by the NRS on February 17, businesses that have not yet completed integration risk exposure to non-compliance measures once enforcement begins for their category. Their trading partners face a separate risk: buyers transacting with non-compliant suppliers may be unable to claim VAT input credit on those…

…“The first chapter of African fintech was about inclusion. The next chapter is about integration. AI is the bridge that can connect 1.4 billion people into a single digital economy, and the decisions we make today will determine whether Africa consumes that future or creates it,” he said. His comments come as fintech f…

…objectives of improving affordability, boosting revenue and advancing regional trade integration but stressed that these goals should be implemented alongside industrial incentives. "Our request is simply that these reforms be sequenced with the industrial support measures that successful automotive economies establish…

…on foreign nationals in South Africa. Accra argued that such violence undermines African integration and violates the spirit of the African Continental Free Trade Area, which is intended to promote closer economic cooperation and freer movement across the continent. What does South Africa say? Ramaphosa has defended th…

…deserves to be k!lled - House of Reps members call for an end to rehabilitation and reintegration of ''repentatnt' terror!sts The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has called for the elimination of arrested band!ts and terror!sts. Gagdi made the call during plenary today, July 8,…

…actionable recommendations to the state executive committee to promote healing and reintegration within the party. Lawal also urged party members to refrain from inflammatory statements capable of escalating tensions. “Our appeal to all our members is to sheath the sword and refrain from provocative utterances. This is…

…programme. Launched in 2016 by the Buhari administration, the rehabilitation and reintegration programme was designed to rehabilitate "low-risk" defectors from Boko Haram and ISWAP through psychological counseling, religious reorientation, and vocational training. Over 2,600 ex-combatants have graduated from the facili…

…as incapable of protecting even those who once defended it. The de-radicalisation and reintegration programme targeted by the Senate has, for years, formed a central plank of the Federal Government's non-kinetic approach to ending the North-East insurgency, with repentant fighters screened and resettled in host communi…

…advancing the African Union's broader agenda of industrialisation and regional energy integration.