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Nigeria’s Net Reserves Surge 772% in Two Years to $34.8bn as Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves have recorded a remarkable increase of 772 percent within two years, rising from $3.99 billion in 2023 to $34.8 billion in 2025, a development attributed to sweeping economic and foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the…
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Shocking Revelation Behind Egbetokun’s Exit as IGP: What Really Forced His Removal
Fresh revelations have emerged over the circumstances surrounding the removal of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), contradicting the initial official narrative that his exit was purely for “family reasons.” Investigations by Vanguard reveal that Egbetokun’s departure was the outcome of mounting pressure from the Presidency, policy disagreements, and growing public controversy that made…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office targeted in missile attacks, Iran’s IRGC says
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday said its missile strikes targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the place of stay of the commander of the Israeli Air Force, Tomer Bar. In a statement on its official news outlet, Sepah News, the IRGC said the “targeted and surprise” attacks were carried out…
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JAMB Busts AI-Powered Syndicate Targeting 2026 UTME Registration, Arrests Suspects
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated criminal syndicate accused of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to manipulate the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process. The revelation was made by the Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, during a media briefing in Abuja, where he described the operation…
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Gagarawa Calls for National Sickle Cell Data Framework on Kaftan TV Hausa
During a recent feature on Kaftan TV Hausa, the Executive Director of the Salfar Sickle Aid Initiative (SSAI), Farouq Saleh Gagarawa, made a compelling call for the urgent establishment of a comprehensive national database of persons living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) across Nigeria. He emphasized that although Nigeria carries one of the highest burdens…
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Recapitalisation Pressure Mounts as 13 Nigerian Banks Struggle to Meet CBN Deadline (Full List)
As the March 31, 2026 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws closer, concerns are mounting within Nigeria’s financial sector over the ability of some lenders to meet the new minimum capital requirements introduced under the ongoing banking recapitalisation exercise. Industry data and regulatory disclosures indicate that while several banks have successfully…
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U.S. Push to Scrap Sharia Law in Nigeria Sparks Sovereignty, FG, Religious Leaders React
A fresh diplomatic controversy has emerged following a recommendation by lawmakers in the United States urging Nigeria to repeal Sharia law and blasphemy statutes operating in parts of the country. The move has triggered strong reactions across religious, political and civil society groups in Nigeria, with many describing it as an intrusion into domestic affairs.…
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Who Is Tunji Disu? 20 Key Facts About Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police
Following the resignation of outgoing Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, concerned authorities have ordered the police chief to handover the affairs of the corps to Assistant Inspector General, AIG, Tunji Disu who presently heads the force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, annex in Lagos. Below are verifiable facts about Disu.
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IGP Kayode Egbetokun Resigns After Presidential Directive; Tunji Disu Set to Take Over
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun officially resigned from his position as the head of the Nigeria Police Force, following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a closed-door meeting held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to multiple credible sources within the presidency and security…
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Nigeria Wins $6.2m Arbitration Case Against European Tech Giant
Nigeria has secured a $6.2 million arbitration victory against a European technology firm, marking a significant legal and financial win for the country in an international commercial dispute. According to a report by Vanguard, the arbitral tribunal ruled in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria, ordering the foreign tech company to pay damages amounting…
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