By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria When the five-year mining ban in Zamfara State was lifted in 2024, it signalled a renewed push to harness Nigeria’s solid mineral resources …
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Features/News Analyses
IOCs’ Exit Opens News Opportunities for Indigenous Firms – Experts
by NANby NANBy Yusuf Yunus | News Agency of Nigeria Lagos: As international oil companies (IOCs) continue to divest from Nigeria’s onshore and shallow-water assets, indigenous service companies are increasingly emerging as …
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Business & Economy
Nigeria’s Maritime Future at Risk Without Swift Green Port Reforms – NASO
by NANby NANNAN Lagos: Nigeria could lose its competitive edge in global shipping unless its ports swiftly adopt green compliance measures, the National Association of Stevedoring Operators (NASO) has warned. Speaking at …
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Reuters/NAN Abuja: Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes assisted United’s first goal on Sunday against Brighton & Hove Albion to break the Premier League assist record. Fernandes broke the club assists …
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Abuja: A Life Camp Magistrates’ court in Abuja on Friday struck out a charge preferred against a 55-year-old man, Salisu Usman, bordering on receiving stolen property. The Magistrate, Best Ojukwu, …
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Lagos: Restaurants in Ikeja, Lagos State, were packed on Easter Sunday as residents flocked to celebrate the holiday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that crowds of families and …
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Features/News Analyses
Nigeria Needs Improved Health Insurance Services to Close Coverage Gap –Survey
by NANby NANBy Vivian Ihechu, NAN For years, millions of Nigerians have remained outside the national health insurance network, with out-of-pocket payments placing heavy financial burdens on both patients and healthcare institutions. …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
UNHCR, Partners Approve Repatriation of 3,122 Nigerian Refugees from Cameroon
by NANby NANMaroua (Cameroon): At least 3,122 people displaced by Boko Haram attacks were cleared Monday for return to their communities in the Gwoza and Bama council areas of Borno. Rudacogora Monique, …
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By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Twelve-year-old Obiademoh (not real name) was bursting with life. He loved playing soccer with his friends, tinkering with gadgets, and dreaming of …
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By Victor Okoye The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted by Morocco, combined high-scoring football, strong organisation and intense controversy, as the continent’s flagship tournament unfolded across four weeks. …
