July 18, 2026

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Tinubu Establishes National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office, Appoints Dr. Obi Adigwe as Pioneer Coordinator

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a new agency designed to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation in the healthcare sector and strengthen the country’s use of technology and data for improved health outcomes. The President also appointed former Director-General of the National Institute for…

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Burkina Faso Ends Diplomatic Relations With France Amid Deepening Political Rift

Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic ties with France, marking a significant escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the West African nation and its former colonial power. The announcement was made on Friday through state television, with the government confirming that the decision took effect on June 26 following a comprehensive review of bilateral relations…

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Nigeria Pushes for Pan-African Payment Card as Taiwo Oyedele Urges Mastercard to Expand Consumer Credit

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to support the development of a continent-wide payment card that would enable direct transactions between African currencies, while also calling on Mastercard to help expand access to consumer credit in Nigeria. The proposal was disclosed by Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele,…

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Nigerian Senate Passes Landmark State Police Bill in Historic Security Reform

The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a significant milestone in the long-running debate over decentralizing Nigeria’s policing system to tackle growing security challenges. The bill was approved on Wednesday after an extensive clause-by-clause review and a manual voting process in which more…

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Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Senate in Major Push for Security Reform

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s security structure by transmitting a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across the country. The proposed legislation, which was formally presented to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session, is aimed at creating a constitutional framework that would allow…

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National Assembly To Decide Nigeria’s Response to South Africa Over Xenophobia, Says Bianca Ojukwu

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stated that any retaliatory measures against South Africa over the alleged harassment of Nigerians would ultimately fall within the jurisdiction of the National Assembly. Speaking on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the minister explained that while the Federal Government is currently pursuing diplomatic engagement with South African authorities,…

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Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Achieving Only 10% of Development Targets

The government of Equatorial Guinea has stepped down after failing to meet key national development goals, marking a significant political development in the oil-rich Central African country. The resignation was announced by Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who revealed that the administration achieved only about 10 percent of the objectives assigned to it. In a…

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Federal Government to Deploy 10,000 Electric Tricycles Nationwide in Major Push for Sustainable Transportation

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch 10,000 electric tricycles across the country beginning in August, marking a significant step toward modernizing public transportation, reducing mobility costs, and promoting cleaner energy solutions. The announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting with members of Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 at the…

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