49 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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63 h. ago Senate commends Tinubu over troops deployment to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power to the Republic of Benin in response to a coup attempt in the neighbouring country over the weekend.

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64 h. ago Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to send troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore stability following last weekend’s attempted military coup. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the endorsement on Tuesday during plenary after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5, […] The post Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago JUST IN: Senate okays Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Senate has just approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the Republic of Benin

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66 h. ago New York Archdiocese Creates $300 Million Fund To Compensate Sexual Abuse Victims

The church has struggled for decades to root out abusers within its ranks, with frequent accusations of cover-ups extending to its highest levels. The post New York Archdiocese Creates $300 Million Fund To Compensate Sexual Abuse Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

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66 h. ago [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic

The attempt follows two coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in as many months. Benin is bordered in the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, both of which have also experienced military takeovers. The post [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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67 h. ago Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic

Tinubu explained that the Government of Benin had urgently appealed for exceptional air support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The post Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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68 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment to Benin

President Tinubu requests the Nigerian Senate’s consent for troop deployment to Benin to support peace and stability after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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68 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment in Benin

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for troop deployment to Benin to support a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Talon. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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7 d. ago Defence Minister: Tinubu hails Senate confirmation of General Musa’s appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for approving the nomination of General Christopher Musa (retrd) as the Federal Minister of Defence.

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8 d. ago Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after marathon screening

The Senate on Wednesday approved the nomination of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after an read more Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after marathon screening

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2 w. ago US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown – Reuters

The U.S. government posted a higher $284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and impacted by the recent read more US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown – Reuters

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2 w. ago FG confirms statutory terminal leave for NEITI Executive Secretary

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved and confirmed the voluntary request by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to proceed on his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of his five-year single tenure, which ends on 19 February 2026.

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2 w. ago Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers named Nigeria’s Best PFA at Global Banking & Finance Awards

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has been crowned Best Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) Nigeria 2025 at the prestigious Global Banking & Finance Awards, reinforcing its leadership in Nigeria’s pension industry and its commitment to safeguarding the financial futures of millions of contributors. Announced by the UK-based awards body, the recognition spotlights institutions driving innovation, operational excellence […]

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2 w. ago We’re committed to make Nigeria’s tertiary institutions solution

The assurance was given on Monday in Lagos by both the chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFUND, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari and the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mr Sunday Echono, at the 2025 national stakeholders' Town-Hall meeting with the representatives of tertiary institutions, including the staff unions, civil society groups, traditional rulers, community leaders, legislators, policymakers, development partners, as well as the media in attendance.

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3 w. ago Malala Fund Announces $1.7m Girls Education Fresh Investment In Nigeria

The latest investment forms part of a wider $4.8 million package for 21 organisations across Brazil, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania. The post Malala Fund Announces $1.7m Girls Education Fresh Investment In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Senate Seeks Recruitment of 100,000 Troops, Probe Of Safe School Funds

The Senate, on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country. The lawmakers also demanded a full investigation into the Safe School Programme, questioning how funds allocated to the initiative were spent despite repeated attacks […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s pension fund hit N25trn by August 2025 as ICAN lecture reveals why informal sector drags foot

Nigeria’s pension fund is said to have hit more than N25trn by August 2025. This is said to be one read more Nigeria’s pension fund hit N25trn by August 2025 as ICAN lecture reveals why informal sector drags foot

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4 w. ago African Democratic Congress Flays Tinubu Over New N1.15tr Loan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of a fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan, describing it as another sign of inconsistency and fiscal recklessness under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The opposition party said the new loan exposes the government’s failure to match words with action, particularly after claiming earlier in […]

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4 w. ago Reps Give Tinubu Nod To Borrow N1.150trn For Budget Deficit Financing

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.150 trillion to finance the budget deficit, which was created by an increase in the budget size beyond the prior approved revenue and borrowing plans. This followed the consideration and approval of the report of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and […]

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