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Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site
By Martha Agas The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community...
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Advancing Autism awareness and inclusion in Africa
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Autism awareness has gained huge global attention in...
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FG to enhance rural infrastructure in Niger Delta- First Lady
By Shedrack Frank First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration...
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DHQ dismisses reports of Niger’s MNJTF withdrawal
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from...

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Advancing Autism awareness and inclusion in Africa
Advancing Autism awareness and inclusion in Africa
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Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations
Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations
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Made in Aba: A changing perception
Made in Aba: A changing perception
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Nigeria’s water crisis: Beyond rising budget allocations
Nigeria’s water crisis: Beyond rising budget allocations
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Searching for right mood: Will self-comforting, coping scale fill the gap?
Searching for right mood: Will self-comforting, coping scale fill the gap?
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Politics

Investments and Securities Act paves way for $1trn economy – Izunaso
Investments and Securities Act paves way for $1trn economy – Izunaso
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Eid-el-Fitr: Akpabio urges Muslims to pray, work for unity of Nigeria
Eid-el-Fitr: Akpabio urges Muslims to pray, work for unity of Nigeria
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Tinubu’s vision, dedication to Nigeria inspiring – Akpabio
Tinubu’s vision, dedication to Nigeria inspiring – Akpabio
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Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria commendable – Nwoko
Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria commendable – Nwoko
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Akpabio commends Lado for strengthening Executive-Legislative relations
Akpabio commends Lado for strengthening Executive-Legislative relations
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Ali M.Ali, The Managing Director/CEO, NAN

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Business & Economy

Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site
Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site
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Sustainability: IBPLC rolls out innovative water conservation initiatives
Sustainability: IBPLC rolls out innovative water conservation initiatives
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Nigerian Breweries records N1.1trn revenue, up 81% in 2024
Nigerian Breweries records N1.1trn revenue, up 81% in 2024
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Africa debuts as host of IATA Ground Handling Conference
Africa debuts as host of IATA Ground Handling Conference
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WAPCo trains 164 Nigerian artisans, invests $750,000 annually
WAPCo trains 164 Nigerian artisans, invests $750,000 annually
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Oil and Gas

WAPCo trains 164 Nigerian artisans, invests $750,000 annually
WAPCo trains 164 Nigerian artisans, invests $750,000 annually
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Analysis: CNG adoption grows amid oil sector challenges
Analysis: CNG adoption grows amid oil sector challenges
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Niger Delta monarchs rally support against vandalism, oil theft
Niger Delta monarchs rally support against vandalism, oil theft
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FG inaugurates CNG project in A’Ibom
FG inaugurates CNG project in A’Ibom
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P-CNGi inspects Karu accident scene, calls for safety awareness
P-CNGi inspects Karu accident scene, calls for safety awareness
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Guangdong Accelerates Construction of a Modern Industrial System with Greater International Competitiveness

Environment

Waste management: Lagos to establish material recovery facility at Badagry
Waste management: Lagos to establish material recovery facility at Badagry
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Ondo environmentalists take campaign against wildlife extinction to Lagos
Ondo environmentalists take campaign against wildlife extinction to Lagos
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LAWMA targets $2.5bn annually from circular economy
LAWMA targets $2.5bn annually from circular economy
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FG inaugurates N18.8bn Benue water project
FG inaugurates N18.8bn Benue water project
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Group trains 30,000 students in environmental sustainability
Group trains 30,000 students in environmental sustainability
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Agriculture

Disease prevention: L-PRES to establish 20 veterinary hospitals in geopolitical zones
Disease prevention: L-PRES to establish 20 veterinary hospitals in geopolitical zones
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Animal health: L-PRES targets 850m annual vaccine production
Animal health: L-PRES targets 850m annual vaccine production
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Enugu Govt. launches “One Ward, One Smart Farm Estate Initiative”
Enugu Govt. launches “One Ward, One Smart Farm Estate Initiative”
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Minister inspects Makurdi irrigation project, opens access road
Minister inspects Makurdi irrigation project, opens access road
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First Lady launches agricultural empowerment programme in Ebonyi
First Lady launches agricultural empowerment programme in Ebonyi
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Defense & Security

DHQ dismisses reports of Niger’s MNJTF withdrawal
DHQ dismisses reports of Niger’s MNJTF withdrawal
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Nigerian military, Briech unveil 1st indigenous attack drones, bombs
Nigerian military, Briech unveil 1st indigenous attack drones, bombs
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 Ex-Police officer allegedly kills 2 family members over land dispute in Badagry
 Ex-Police officer allegedly kills 2 family members over land dispute in Badagry
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No community invaded, under siege in Enugu—Police
No community invaded, under siege in Enugu—Police
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Tinubu extends NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap’s tenure until 2026
Tinubu extends NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap’s tenure until 2026
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Judiciary

Tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition
Tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition
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Tribunal dismisses AA’s petition against Okpebholo’s election
Tribunal dismisses AA’s petition against Okpebholo’s election
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Court remands Police Insp for killing officer’s wife, injuring others in Calabar
Court remands Police Insp for killing officer’s wife, injuring others in Calabar
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CJ creates Insolvency Unit in Federal High Court for efficient, service delivery
CJ creates Insolvency Unit in Federal High Court for efficient, service delivery
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FG rearraigns Nnamdi Kanu on amended terrorism charge
FG rearraigns Nnamdi Kanu on amended terrorism charge
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Health

Kwara Govt. upgrades Omu-Aran General Hospital to Teaching Hospital
Kwara Govt. upgrades Omu-Aran General Hospital to Teaching Hospital
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Sokoto Govt. warns against unsafe metal poisoning treatments
Sokoto Govt. warns against unsafe metal poisoning treatments
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Surgeon urges early medical intervention to prevent sudden death
Surgeon urges early medical intervention to prevent sudden death
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Enugu Govt. inaugurates free malaria treatment to combat surge
Enugu Govt. inaugurates free malaria treatment to combat surge
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Couples’ regular sex linked to longer life– Expert
Couples’ regular sex linked to longer life– Expert
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Science & Tech

Tinubu approves N20bn take-off fund for NASRDA’s space regulation project
Tinubu approves N20bn take-off fund for NASRDA’s space regulation project
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Young scientists in genome editing will drive agriculture — AUDA-NEPAD
Young scientists in genome editing will drive agriculture — AUDA-NEPAD
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Nigeria’s Olatunji leads Anglophone data protection authorities committee
Nigeria’s Olatunji leads Anglophone data protection authorities committee
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FG reiterates support for certification of Nigeria’s hydrogen Polis project
FG reiterates support for certification of Nigeria’s hydrogen Polis project
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Agency solicits lawmakers’ support for natural medicine roadmap
Agency solicits lawmakers’ support for natural medicine roadmap
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Education

Company empowers 1,000 Lagos students with financial literacy skills
Company empowers 1,000 Lagos students with financial literacy skills
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JAMB urges Direct Entry candidates to upload results for 2024 admission
JAMB urges Direct Entry candidates to upload results for 2024 admission
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TETFund partners agencies to boost AI studies in higher institutions
TETFund partners agencies to boost AI studies in higher institutions
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NOUN to host UNESCO media, information literacy institute
NOUN to host UNESCO media, information literacy institute
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Minister pledges to commence National Library phase I construction by June
Minister pledges to commence National Library phase I construction by June
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Metro

FG working to establish sustainable land administration system —Shettima
FG working to establish sustainable land administration system —Shettima
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Shettima leads FG delegation on condolence visit to Katsina governor
Shettima leads FG delegation on condolence visit to Katsina governor
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Tinubu inaugurates 17.6km access road to 2nd Niger Bridge in Delta
Tinubu inaugurates 17.6km access road to 2nd Niger Bridge in Delta
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Lagos evolving, not smelling — Commissioner
Lagos evolving, not smelling — Commissioner
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Commission calls for inclusion of PwDs in Nigeria’s renewable energy initiative 
Commission calls for inclusion of PwDs in Nigeria’s renewable energy initiative 
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Foreign

Shirley Botchwey, first African woman to lead Commonwealth
Shirley Botchwey, first African woman to lead Commonwealth
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Guinea holds constitutional referendum Sept. 21
Guinea holds constitutional referendum Sept. 21
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ECOWAS @50: Activist on 50-day celebration journey arrives in Cotonou
ECOWAS @50: Activist on 50-day celebration journey arrives in Cotonou
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Nigeria seeks collaboration of Sahel, W/African countries on border control
Nigeria seeks collaboration of Sahel, W/African countries on border control
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Nigeria advocates international laws on cyber-enabled immigration crimes
Nigeria advocates international laws on cyber-enabled immigration crimes
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Sports

Women’s Volleyball Championship: APR of Rwanda humble Tunisian counterparts 3-1
Women’s Volleyball Championship: APR of Rwanda humble Tunisian counterparts 3-1
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NDSF: Sports powerful tool for development – Tinubu
NDSF: Sports powerful tool for development – Tinubu
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African Volleyball Championship: CGC assures participating teams of conducive environment
African Volleyball Championship: CGC assures participating teams of conducive environment
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4 Countries debut in African Women’s volleyball championship in Abuja
4 Countries debut in African Women’s volleyball championship in Abuja
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Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight
Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight
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Entertainments

Tramatch enhances security to combat dating scams
Tramatch enhances security to combat dating scams
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15-yr-old Kanyeyachukwu clinches Guinness World Record for largest art canvas
15-yr-old Kanyeyachukwu clinches Guinness World Record for largest art canvas
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‘Labake Olododo’ tops Nigerian box office with N50.4m
‘Labake Olododo’ tops Nigerian box office with N50.4m
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ACReSAL awards ₦8.5bn contract for erosion control project in Kano
ACReSAL awards ₦8.5bn contract for erosion control project in Kano
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Davido, Omah Lay feature at Couleur Café Festival
Davido, Omah Lay feature at Couleur Café Festival
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Culture & Tourism

FG reviews national culture policy after 37 years
FG reviews national culture policy after 37 years
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FG partners Afrexim Bank, others to boost creative sector
FG partners Afrexim Bank, others to boost creative sector
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NICO lauds Brazil’s spectacular showcase of Yoruba culture at Rio Carnival
NICO lauds Brazil’s spectacular showcase of Yoruba culture at Rio Carnival
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Ramadan: Culture minister advocates religious, ethnic tolerance
Ramadan: Culture minister advocates religious, ethnic tolerance
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NGICE expo ‘ll promote cultural exchange, economic cooperation between Nigeria, Germany
NGICE expo ‘ll promote cultural exchange, economic cooperation between Nigeria, Germany
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