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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Royal Family hosts Nigerian diaspora ahead of Tinubu’s UK visit
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The English Royal Family on Wednesday hosted a reception with members of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom, ahead of the …
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Bobi Wine decries continued political repression in Uganda
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he described as ongoing political repression by the …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has reiterated its dedication to strengthening education reforms, expanding opportunities for young Nigerians, and deepening collaboration with …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Profesor Nentawe G. Yilwatda, has lauded President Tinubu for the sacrifices he has made …
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Engr. Dave Umahi condoles family of slain Ebonyi monarch
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeABAKALIKI, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 12, 2026 — The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has paid a condolence visit to the family of His Royal Highness Eze Francis Igwe, …
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Fubara swears in commissioners, urges commitment to progress in Rivers State
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbePORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday swore in newly confirmed commissioners, charging them to deliver progress and strengthen governance in …
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Muslim foreign ministers condemn closure of Al‑Aqsa Mosque gates amid regional tensions
ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have jointly condemned the closure …
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to partner collaboration in health sector reform
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 11, 2026 — Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with development partners as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate …
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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). …
