64 m. ago ‘Christian genocide:’ Nicki Minaj praises Trump for designating Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’

“No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other. 

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4 h. ago “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds

The Federal Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of the United States. In December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). On Friday, Trump took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential […] The post “Trump’s Designation Of Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Not Reflection Of Situation On Ground” – Tinubu Government Responds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago We’re in mess – Bashir Ahmad laments designation of Nigeria as CPC

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has strongly reacted to the decision by President Donald Trump’s government on

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5 h. ago REWIND: Trump’s govt designated Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ in 2020

The term 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) is a designation applied by the U.S. Secretary of State under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

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18 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump designates Nigeria as country of particular concern

In a statement on Truth Social on Friday, Trump claimed thousands of Christians have been killed by radical Islamist groups and

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60 h. ago Nigeria, EU launch transformative education project to empower youth, teachers

The Federal Government has inaugurated the national steering committee of the European Union(EU)-funded Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EISS) project, a major initiative designed to strengthen teacher capacity, promote digital learning and build a resilient, future-ready education system across six states. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, speaking during inauguration of the […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s new regulatory Act will enhance commodity trading environment – Experts

The Nigeria Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, amended earlier in the year by the National Assembly, designed to strengthen read more Nigeria’s new regulatory Act will enhance commodity trading environment – Experts

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8 d. ago Pathfinder launches innovative platform to enhance women’s health

Pathfinder International Nigeria has launched Women&Co Nigeria, an innovative platform designed to power women-led solutions at the intersection of health, climate, and economic resilience.  The initiative builds on Pathfinder’s over six-decade legacy of advancing the health, rights and wellbeing of women, children and communities across Nigeria. Women&Co reimagines how we find and grow solutions by […]

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1 week ago LEADERSHIP Environmental Impact Agency of the Year Award 2025: National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)

Since its establishment in 1992, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has put Nigeria on the path of industrialization and self-reliance through scientific inventions and technological breakthroughs that have shaped the nation’s transformation. Judging by its mandate and scope of operation, NASENI is Nigeria’s only purpose-built agency designed to conduct developmental work […]

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1 week ago Kukah Opposes Planned Designation Of Nigeria A ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community not to designate Nigeria a “Country of Concern.” According to Kukah, while the nation faces a severe religious freedom and security crisis, such a move would undermine fragile progress and harm dialogue with the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statements […]

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1 week ago Terrorism: Why Nigeria should not be designated country of concern —Bishop Kukah

•Says Obama administration slowed down fight against Boko Haram under Jonathan•Designation will hurt Nigeria more, he says The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, has called on world leaders not to designate Nigeria as a country of concern on terrorism. Bashop Kukah, who stated this in a presentation he made

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1 week ago Kukah Urges International Community Not To Designate Nigeria ‘Country Of Concern’

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the international community against designating Nigeria as a “Country of Concern”, saying that while the nation faces a severe crisis of religious freedom and security, such a move would undermine fragile progress achieved by the current government. Bishop Kukah’s statement came during the […]

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1 week ago SMEs, Entrepreneurs Jostle For N5m Afri Invoice Rewards Initiative

Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) and entrepreneurs are jostling for the N5 million Afri Invoice reward initiative, which is designed to reward loyal users and attract new customers to Nigeria’s digital business ecosystem. Afri Invoice, which is the country’s pioneering cloud-based e-invoicing and payment platform, floated the reward system to commemorate its second anniversary and its […]

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1 week ago Mr. Fixit Consulting Light Up Kaduna With Red Carpet Glamour, Celebrity Fashion Extravaganza

All roads will lead to Galaxy Mall, Kaduna, Nigeria on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as Mr. Fixit Consulting presents Da Red Carpet & Celebrity Fashion Experience, a dazzling celebration of fashion, creativity, and entrepreneurship in Northern Nigeria. The highly anticipated event will bring together top fashion designers, celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), […]

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2 w. ago Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria

His remarks follow mounting calls from U.S. lawmakers urging Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian persecution. The post Trump Adviser Dismisses Claims Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Oyedele Unveils Nigeria’s Tax Reforms At IMF/World Bank Meetings In US

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured global investors that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms were designed to reduce business risks, simplify compliance, and create a fairer and more transparent fiscal environment. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., […]

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2 w. ago EU, Germany launch fresh initiative to tackle gas flaring in Nigeria

As part of activities marking this year’s Green Diplomacy Week, the European Union and the German Embassy in Abuja have launched the German–Nigerian Flare4Value project, a landmark initiative designed to tackle gas flaring in Nigeria while unlocking new economic opportunities through gas optimisation and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation. Declaring the event open over the weekend […]

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2 w. ago Food security: NNPC Foundation wraps up training for vulnerable farmers

By Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The NNPC Foundation has concluded the Northern Phase of its Vulnerable Farmers Training Program in Kaltungo, Gombe State, marking the completion of a nationwide initiative designed to boost food security and improve rural livelihoods across Nigeria. Representing the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, at the closing ceremony, […] The post Food security: NNPC Foundation wraps up training for vulnerable farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Low demand keeps cargo planes away from Nigeria 2 years after airlines’ trapped funds ‘palaver’

Two years have elapsed since cargo planes, specifically designed for freight transport, ceased operations in Nigeria due to the country’s read more Low demand keeps cargo planes away from Nigeria 2 years after airlines’ trapped funds ‘palaver’

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3 w. ago Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has kicked against a Bill by the United States Senate, alleging the killing of Christians in Nigeria and rejected moves to designate it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC).” The House, while condemning all forms of violence and persecution against any person or group on the […] The post Reps reject US’ bill alleging religious killings, ‘country of particular concern’ designation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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