ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — Nigeria’s major opposition leader and 2027 presidential aspirant, Mr Peter Obi, has blamed poor strategic planning for the surge in petrol and …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA (Agency Report) — March 12, 2026 — Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has pledged to address infrastructure and operational challenges hindering businesses at the …
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NAFDAC raises alarm over counterfeit Avastin 400mg in Nigeria
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding confirmed counterfeit versions of Avastin …
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BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). …
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NNPC GCEO meets leaders of Society of Petroleum Engineers and SPE International
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Wednesday received the leadership of …
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Nigeria to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, pledges to boost continental trade
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Nigeria has secured the right to host the fifth edition of the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, with a pledge …
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Pope Leo sacks San Diego Bishop accused of stealing $250,000
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomINTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta of San Diego, following his arrest on suspicion of embezzling $250,000 from …
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Abuja, Nigeria (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Bonga Deepwater Project, unlocking an estimated $20 billion in …
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Enugu Air soars as Governor Mbah secures Air Operator Certificate
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has announced a breakthrough for the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, as it received its …
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NBS REPORT: Nigeria posts trade surplus in Q4 2025 as oil dominates exports
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeLagos, Nigeria (NPA Business) — March 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday released its latest trade data, showing the country recorded a positive trade balance …
