ABUJA, 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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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of …
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Crime DiaryPolitics
Increased terrorist attacks: We are in control––Defence Minister
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomABUJA, NIGERIA (Agency Report) — March 11, 2026 —Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says the country’s military maintains control over insecurity despite renewed terrorist attacks in the …
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Lagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Nigerian politician and 2027 presidential aspirant under the All Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Peter Obi, has called for greater inclusion of women …
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Nigerian Army launches landmark simulation training workshop, aims for operational excellence
Abuja, Nigeria (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The Nigerian Army has commenced its Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria (LFSCN) Training Workshop, themed “Leveraging Joint and Multi-Agency Capabilities to Strengthen …
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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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Nigeria, South Africa armies to deepen cooperation for regional security
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraAbuja, Nigeria (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — The Nigerian Army has pledged to strengthen military cooperation with the South African Army, following a visit by the Chief of the …
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InternationalMiddle EastPolitics
Israeli President Herzog visits northern communities after Hezbollah attacks
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeINTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited northern Israel on Tuesday to comfort residents following recent Hezbollah attacks. During the visit, Herzog met with the …
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Trump’s bombing of Iran is a simple farmer-herder conflict—Mike Arnold consoles Pantami
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — Mike Arnold, a former mayor of Blanco City, Texas, USA, and now a leading activist on religious violence in Nigeria, has ridiculed Nigeria’s …
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EnvironmentPolitics
UK strengthens partnership with Nigeria to achieve climate targets
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 10, 2026 — The United Kingdom has launched a joint government-and-partners initiative in Nigeria to advance sustainable climate action and accelerate the country’s transition to …
