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Niger Governor Bago Congratulates Sony Otache on NCNCSON North Central Coordinator Appointment

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated media advocate Sony Otache following his appointment as North Central Zone Coordinator of the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria. The Sony Otache NCNCSON appointment places the Crusader Radio founder in a regional role expected to strengthen civil society advocacy and citizen engagement across Nigeria’s North Central region.

Nigeria Private University Moratorium: Government Freezes Approvals Amid Admission Capacity Crisis

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Nigeria has imposed a moratorium on new private university approvals as authorities attempt to address mounting concerns over academic quality and regulatory oversight. The Nigeria private university moratorium comes as demand for higher education continues to surge, with more than 2.3 million applicants competing annually for fewer than 230,000 admission spaces across the country’s universities.

FCC Boss Promises Staff Welfare Boost, Launches Whistleblower Lines Against Job Racketeering

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The Federal Character Commission has introduced whistleblower hotlines aimed at exposing job racketeering within Nigeria’s public service recruitment system. FCC Executive Chairman Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran announced the measure during a general staff meeting in Abuja, warning that illegal recruitment practices undermine constitutional principles designed to guarantee fairness in federal appointments.

Nigeria’s Hidden Tax Problem: Why Multiple Levies Still Exist Despite Reforms

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Nigeria’s tax reform agenda promises a simpler system for businesses, yet many traders and transport operators still face overlapping levies imposed by different authorities. Despite federal reforms aimed at harmonising tax administration, complex revenue structures at federal, state and local levels continue to create a compliance burden that analysts say discourages small enterprises from entering the formal economy.

FG Bans Roadside Tax Collection as Nigeria Moves to Presumptive Tax System

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The Federal Government has banned roadside tax collection across Nigeria as part of a wider effort to reform revenue practices affecting small businesses. Authorities say the move will eliminate informal levies and introduce a new presumptive tax system designed to simplify compliance while reducing the burden of multiple taxation.

FEC Approves Six Major Road Projects as Government Pushes Infrastructure Despite Economic Strain

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A Billion-Naira Infrastructure Wave Begins Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved a new wave of large-scale road reconstruction projects across the country, including the ₦427...

Cooking Gas Prices Jump in Nigeria as LPG Hits ₦900/kg After Petrol Surge

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Nigeria’s cooking gas market is entering a fresh inflation cycle as LPG prices surge sharply across the country. Retail prices that hovered around ₦800 per kilogram only weeks ago are now approaching ₦900–₦950 in many locations, raising fears that the country is facing a second wave of energy inflation following the recent spike in petrol prices.

Fuel Price Spike in Nigeria as Dangote Raises PMS Ex-Depot Price Toward ₦1,000 Pump Threshold

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Nigeria’s fuel market has been jolted by a sharp adjustment in refinery pricing after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its petrol ex-depot price from ₦774 to ₦874 per litre. Retail pump prices have already climbed above ₦930 in several locations, with marketers warning the surge could soon push petrol close to ₦1,000 per litre nationwide.

CAF Announces Postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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CAF has announced the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, shifting the competition from 17 March – 3 April 2026 to 25 July – 16 August 2026. The new dates have been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football. The reason for the delay was not specified in the announcement.

Christian Pilgrimage to Israel Suspended

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Nigeria has suspended Christian pilgrimage to Israel as security conditions across the region remain volatile. The decision halts travel plans for hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims preparing for the annual Holy Land journey. Officials say the move is precautionary, citing regional instability and the need to prioritise the safety of Nigerian citizens travelling to sacred Christian sites.