9 h. ago “Insecurity Has No Religious Undertone” – AGF Fagbemi Tells Visiting U.S. Delegates

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, yesterday dismissed the alleged link between religion and the security challenges in the country. According to Fagbemi, there had been significant progress in the country’s counter-terrorism prosecutions, stressing that 860 convictions and 891 acquittals were secured between 2017 and 2025. Fagbemi stated this […] The post “Insecurity Has No Religious Undertone” – AGF Fagbemi Tells Visiting U.S. Delegates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, read more FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

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14 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s Insecurity Not Driven By Religion’, AGF Fagbemi Tells US Delegation

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed claims linking Nigeria’s security challenges to religion, stressing that such narratives were misleading. Fagbemi stated this after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with a high-level United States delegation led by Riley Barnes, the US Assistant Secretary of State […]

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27 h. ago US Birthright Citizenship Meant For Enslaved People’s Kids, Not Wealthy Foreigners — Trump

United States President Donald Trump has reignited debate over America’s birthright citizenship policy, insisting that affluent foreigners are exploiting the provision to secure citizenship for their families. Speaking in an interview with Politico’s Dasha Burns, Trump expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would eventually overturn the policy, which currently grants automatic citizenship to children born […]

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28 h. ago Nigeria records highest oil output since 1989, hits 355,000bpd – NEPL

NNPC’s subsidiary, NEPL, boosts Nigeria’s oil output to a record 355,000 barrels per day, the highest daily production level recorded since 1989. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-highest-oil-output-since-1989-hits-355000bpd-nepl/

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33 h. ago FG secured 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals from 2017 to date — AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said Nigeria has secured 860 terrorism-related convictions and recorded 891 acquittals between 2017 and 2025...

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34 h. ago National Assembly Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Autistic GWR Holder Kanye

The National Assembly, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion and addressing the stigma faced by children living with autism in Nigeria, as it hosted a special art exhibition featuring Guinness World Record holder, Kanye Okeke. Held at the National Assembly Library in Abuja, the exhibition showcased the works of the young autistic artist, […]

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38 h. ago EU to commission 630 kilowatts renewable energy project in Gombe

The European Union’s expanding footprint in Nigeria’s clean energy transition is set to record a major milestone as the 630-kilowatt Balanga renewable energy project in Gombe State moves toward commissioning in March 2026.

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44 h. ago $2.4bn Eurobond, Oil receipts, remittances drive Nigeria’s $7.5bn reserves surge —Research

•Other African markets record improvements Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a strong recovery, recording a cumulative accretion of US$7.5 billion between June and November 2025, according to new research findings. Meanwhile, as of December 4, 2025, Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level in almost seven years, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Central […]

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3 d. ago How Nigeria’s top banks transformed volatility into record profit

Nigeria’s banking industry has just delivered one of its most remarkable earnings seasons in years. Despite a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop read more How Nigeria’s top banks transformed volatility into record profit

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4 d. ago Emotions High, Hope Alive After St Mary Catholic School Abduction

Nigeria has, in recent years, recorded hundreds more mass kidnappings, with armed gangs targeting vulnerable populations for ransom and rampaging throughout poorly policed rural areas. The post Emotions High, Hope Alive After St Mary Catholic School Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Manufacturing Sector Grows 1.25% In Q3 Amid Persisting Fragility

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a modest growth of 1.25 per cent in real terms during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting signs of fragility despite easing inflationary pressures. While this growth represents an improvement from 0.8 per cent in the same period last year, it trails the 1.6 per cent growth seen in the previous […]

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4 d. ago Production Outage In Nigeria, Others Plunges OPEC Crude Output In November

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reportedly pumped 28.40 million barrels per day last month, down 30,000 bpd from October’s total. This is as Nigeria and Iraq recorded the largest declines. A fire on the Yoho production platform and its resulting shutdown helped lower shipments. OPEC’s oil output edged lower in November, despite […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria records highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report

A new report reveals Nigeria faces the highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa, with 4,200 attacks per firm, driven by AI-enabled threats and cloud exploitat Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-highest-weekly-cyberattacks-in-africa-report/

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7 d. ago Akpabio urges proper screening of defence minister nominee Musa, says Trump watching

Nigeria’s Senate grills defence minister nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa, on national security. Akpabio insists on a thorough screening amid public concern. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-urges-proper-screening-of-defence-minister-nominee-musa-says-trump-watching/

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7 d. ago Nigeria Surpasses Key HIV Targets, Moves Closer To Eliminating AIDS By 2030 – Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said Nigeria has recorded major milestones in its fight against HIV/AIDS and is now closer than ever to eliminating the disease as a public health threat by 2030. In his opening address at the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja, Salako said […]

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8 d. ago Kogi insists no negotiation with kidnappers, says security forces rescued victims

The Kogi State government reiterates its firm stance of not negotiating with kidnappers, confirming victims were rescued by security forces after a gun bat Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-insists-no-negotiation-with-kidnappers-says-security-forces-rescued-victims/

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8 d. ago Transmission Company Highlights Milestones In Digital Transformation

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it recorded significant progress under the leadership of its managing director and CEO, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz. The company, he said, has accelerated project delivery, strengthened the national electricity grid, and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation program, ensuring more efficient transmission of bulk power across the country. […]

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1 week ago Financial Action Task Force Grey List Exit Restores $30bn In Lost Investment Potential – Cardoso

Nigeria, in the first 10 months of the year, recorded a total of $20.98 billion in foreign capital inflow, a 70 per cent rise over total inflows in 2024, governor of the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has revealed. This is even as he said, $30 billion in potential investments is being reclaimed following […]

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1 week ago Electricity Distribution Companies Achieve 86% Billing Efficiency, Collects N241.54bn In September

Nigeria’s power sector recorded an improvement in commercial performance in September 2025, as electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) achieved 86 per cent billing efficiency for the month. This is according to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report provides a detailed snapshot of how DisCos managed energy billing, […]

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