August 11, 2025

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AI to Drive Economic Growth, Not Job Loss—Experts Affirm at Summit University’s AI Conference

Concerns surrounding the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to displace human labour were decisively addressed at the ongoing IndabaX Nigeria 2025, where experts affirmed that the technology would, in fact, serve as a powerful engine for job creation, innovation, and economic advancement. Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, is currently hosting what has been described as

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General NASFAT

NASFAT MOURNS BUHARI: Islamic Society Pays Respects to Departed Leader

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Daura katsina- in aswift and poignant display of solidarity, the Nasrul-Lahi-il Fathi Society (NASFAT), a leading Islamic organization in Nigeria and the diaspora, yesterday extended its condolences to the family of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away last Sunday in London after a brief illness. Spearheading the high-profile delegation was

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General

President Tinubu Jets into Ogun State Ahead of Eighth-Day Fidau Prayer for the Late Awujale of Ijebuland

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ogun State today, July 20, 2025, to partake in the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The head of state was welcomed with solemn respect and traditional courtesy as he touched down at the newly commissioned runway of the local airport. The

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General Policy update

FG to Enforce Vehicle Load, Height Limits on Bridges Nationwide

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence strict enforcement of vehicular load and clearance height regulations on bridges across Nigeria as part of efforts to safeguard national infrastructure and enhance road safety. This directive, which was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Works on Tuesday, aims to curb the growing incidents of bridge deterioration

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Entry Visa General

U.S. Imposes New Visa Integrity Fee for International Travellers

The United States government has announced the introduction of a new visa integrity fee for international travellers, as part of efforts to enhance its immigration enforcement system and maintain the credibility of its visa programmes. The new policy, which was unveiled by U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday, July 17, 2025, will apply specifically to certain

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General

Nigeria’s Public Debt Projected to Surge to ₦160tn by December 2025

Nigeria’s total public debt may skyrocket to an estimated ₦160 trillion by the end of December 2025, amid continued borrowing by the Federal Government and rising debt servicing obligations. Financial analysts and economic experts have raised concerns following recent reports indicating a sharp rise in the country’s debt stock, which stood at ₦121.67 trillion as

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EFCC General

EFCC Chairman: 18 Serving Governors Under Ongoing Investigation

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that no fewer than 18 sitting governors are currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency for various financial infractions. Olukoyede made this revelation while addressing journalists on the commission’s ongoing efforts to tackle high-level corruption in Nigeria. He emphasized that the

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General Insecurity

Three Notorious Kidnappers Arrested by Ilorin South Security Team at Abelu Hideout

In a significant win against rising insecurity, operatives under the Ilorin South Local Government Council’s Security Initiative have apprehended three serial kidnappers operating along the Idofian Road axis in Kwara State. The suspects were captured in the early hours of Tuesday, July 16, 2025, during a targeted operation at Abelu, a location long suspected to

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Customs General

Customs Intercepts ₦20.5bn Worth of Illicit Drugs, Smuggled Goods in Rivers State

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized illicit drugs and contraband goods valued at ₦20.5 billion in Rivers State, uncovering them in 16 concealed containers at the Port Harcourt Area II Command. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, confirmed that the seizure followed credible intelligence and

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General INEC

INEC Extends Voter Registration in Anambra as Over 96,000 Enroll in Nine Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,

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