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US Report On Nigeria’s Fiscal Policy Not Based On Verifiable Indices — Group

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The Renewed Hope Labourers Network (RHOLAN) has faulted the latest United States assessment of Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, saying the report failed to sufficiently account for verifiable reforms and publicly available fiscal information in assessing the country’s financial management. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Director General, John Alli Udeh (Esq), the group said the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report should not be treated as a complete assessment of Nigeria’s fiscal performance because some of its conclusions did not adequately reflect measures already in place to improve budget disclosure, financial management and public access to fiscal information. The US report, released on Tuesday, said Nigeria failed to meet the minimum requirements for fiscal transparency for the second consecutive year and made no significant progress in improving its financial management in 2025. But RHOLAN said the assessment appeared t...
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Apapa Customs Records Historic ₦323bn Revenue In July 2026 As Comptroller Oshoba Credits Reforms, Forex Stability

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has posted an unprecedented revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, the highest monthly figure ever recorded by the Command. The landmark performance further underscores the strong results achieved under the leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who earlier guided the Command to another record haul of ₦304 billion in October 2025. Comptroller Oshoba made the disclosure during the monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads held on Tuesday August 11, 2026.  He attributed the record collection to the combined impact of policy support, operational reforms and improved compliance across the Command. The Customs Area Controller specially commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,MFR PhD and the Service management team for their commitment to the ongoing modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service. “We recognise and acknowledge the CGC’s devotion and dedic...
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2027: Nigerian Youth Have Waited Long Enough - ADP Presidential Candidate Abbas

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*Says Nigeria not finished beyond redemption  *Says ADP will rebirth a New Nigeria where  surname, tribe, religion, state of origin or political connection does not determine success For decades, young Nigerians have been told to wait: wait for opportunities, wait for leadership, wait for political inclusion, wait for a better Nigeria,  by 2027, the waiting should be over. This was expressed by the Presidential Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas in his message on the International Youth Day 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by his SA Media, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsnen in Kaduna on Wednesday August 12, 2026. "Our answer is: WE HAVE WAITED LONG ENOUGH. The Nigerian Youth must no longer be treated merely as voters, campaign crowds, social-media warriors or political foot soldiers. We must become nation-builders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, public servants, legislators and...
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International Youth Day: Hon.Chinazam Ike Calls For Greater Investment In Nigeria’s Youth

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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Hon. Chinazam Ike, has congratulated Nigerian youths on the occasion of International Youth Day, urging government and stakeholders to make youth empowerment, skills development and employment a national priority. He expressed this in a statement signed by his Media team, made available to journalists in Kaduna on Wednesday August  12, 2026. Hon. Ike stressed that Nigeria’s youth are not merely leaders of tomorrow, but partners and leaders of today, whose energy, creativity and innovation must be harnessed for national development. He called for deliberate policies that create opportunities, promote entrepreneurship and ensure meaningful participation of young Nigerians in governance and nation-building.
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NEMA Rallies Stakeholders On Fire Prevention

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stronger collaboration, investment in fire prevention and improved emergency coordination to reduce fire disasters in Kaduna State. The call was made on Monday at a stakeholders’ engagement on fire disaster management organised by the agency in Kaduna. The Head of NEMA Operations Office, Kaduna, Mrs Halima Suleiman, said coordinated action had become imperative as fire outbreaks continued to claim lives, destroy property and livelihoods, and cause huge economic losses. Represented by Ikramat Umar, Head of NEMA’s Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Unit, Suleiman identified electrical faults, gas explosions, unsafe handling of petroleum products, careless use of naked flames, bush burning, poor storage of combustible materials and weak compliance with fire safety regulations as major causes of fire outbreaks. She added that rapid urbanisation, congested settlements, poor access roads and delays in reporting emergencies...
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NOCACO Committed To Satisfying Customers - MD

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The Northern Cable Processing and Manufacturing Company (NOCACO), is committed to satisfying its customers with quality  cable production.  Managing Director/CEO NOCACO, Dr. Tunde Orija  gave the assurance in his welcome address at the  2026 Customer Forum, held at the NAF Club, Kaduna on Saturday August 1, 2026. "Just like the cables we build, our connection is a foundation of growth, where ideas can be exchanged. "We see ourselves as enablers  of progress. This forum stands as commitment to satisfaction of our customers who are cornerstone of our progress. We always appreciate your feedback, we love your loyalty.  As we look forward to the future,  on our part, we remain steadfast in pledge to provide products that are uncompromising," he said. According  to him,  the forum held annually, is  opportunity to celebrate partnership with customers and share  products update. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for ...
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Bloodbath In Benue: APC Rep Cries To Tinubu As Killers Sack Communities, Over 50 Feared Dead

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A House of Representatives member, Hon. Onyeche Blessing Onuh, has sent a passionate Save-Our-Souls message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening killings in Otukpo and Ohimini Federal Constituency of Benue State. The visibly disturbed federal lawmaker, said innocent residents are being slaughtered while hundreds have fled their ancestral homes following repeated attacks by armed men. In a letter to the President dated July 28, 2026, Onuh disclosed that no fewer than 50 persons had been killed within one month in communities such as Otukpo-Nobi, Akpachi-Ugboju, Agadagba and Efeyi. She lamented that despite motions at the National Assembly, consultations with security agencies and public appeals, the attacks had continued without respite. "Our people are under siege," he declared, adding that farmers could no longer cultivate their lands while families now live in fear. The APC lawmaker pleaded with President Tinubu to immediately deploy additional troo...
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