Nigeria delisted from global money laundering watchlist

President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” as a major milestone for the nation’s economy and financial governance. The FATF — the global body that monitors money laundering and terrorist financing — announced Nigeria’s delisting during its October 2025 Plenary held in Paris, France, on Friday….

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US Embassy issues security alert ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests in Abuja

Ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests scheduled for Monday, October 20, in Nigeria’s capital, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to American citizens. In a statement posted on its website Friday, the embassy warned that the demonstrations could result in disruptions, including roadblocks, traffic congestion, and possible violence, particularly around Eagle Square…

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FG gives tertiary institutions 30-day deadline to account for unused TETFund allocations

The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to submit detailed reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within the next 30 days. Speaking at a meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed concern over the persistent issue of…

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Nigeria has lost $10 billion to Northeast conflict – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has estimated that Nigeria has lost approximately $10 billion over the past decade due to the ongoing conflict in the North-East. UNICEF’s Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed, revealed this on Wednesday in Maiduguri during the official launch of a socio-economic reintegration programme for children affected by armed conflict in the…

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UNICEF warns of Female Genital Mutilation surge in Nigeria without urgent action

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a possible increase in cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, especially in the South-West, unless urgent steps are taken to challenge the cultural myths and traditions that fuel the practice. Despite being illegal, Nigeria still ranks third globally in FGM prevalence, with around…

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FG, States, LGs share N2.2tn August revenue – FAAC

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced on Wednesday that a total of ₦2.225 trillion was shared among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue for August 2025. This amount reflects an increase of ₦224.118 billion, or 11.2 percent, compared to the ₦2.001 trillion distributed in July, marking the third consecutive month of rising…

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Over 20,000 people have registered to attend Chef Hilda Baci’s record-breaking attempt

History in the Making! Hilda Baci Prepares to Break Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has unveiled the ingredients for her latest record-breaking attempt, cooking the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice. Baci revealed that over 250 bags of rice will be used for the historic cookout, set…

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Tinubu orders FEC committee to crash food prices

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Executive Council to establish a committee tasked with urgently implementing strategies to further reduce food prices across Nigeria. This was revealed by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Abdullahi, the President’s directive emphasizes ensuring the…

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