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- March 27, 2026

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have rejected proposals to divide or decentralise the pipeline surveillance contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, warning that such a move could weaken coordination and reverse progress made against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. At a meeting in Port Harcourt, groups including ex-militant leaders, regional trustees, and
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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has disclosed that security forces received credible intelligence three days before the terrorist attack on the 15 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, yet the assault still went ahead, exposing serious gaps in response and preparedness. Speaking during a condolence visit to Benisheikh on Saturday, Zulum described the incident as deeply
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The Federal Government has unlocked a $200 million loan from the African Development Bank to drive a major expansion of Nigeria’s fibre optic backbone, advancing plans to strengthen broadband access and power the country’s digital economy. The funding forms part of the wider $800 million Project BRIDGE financing package, which also includes $500 million from
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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has voiced concern over the ongoing removal of railway sleepers along rail routes in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa, warning that dismantling such infrastructure could undermine transport access and economic activity in the affected areas. The governor raised the issue after witnessing contractors reportedly extracting railway sleepers during a trip to
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Amnesty International has raised alarm over a worsening kidnapping crisis in Nigeria, reporting that at least 1,100 people were abducted across northern states between January and April 2026. The rights group said the situation has become increasingly severe, with rural communities and displaced persons being the main targets. According to Amnesty International, many victims are
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) says it remitted ₦1.804 trillion to the Federation Account in February 2026, a sharp rise from the ₦726 billion recorded in January. In its February 2026 Monthly Report Summary, the company attributed the increase to improved revenue performance and tighter remittance processes. Total revenue for the month
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