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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s export-led growth agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area, unveiling opportunities for businesses to access a $1bn AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility designed to boost production, competitiveness, and intra-African trade. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this on Tuesday during the second-quarter 2026 meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee held in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Obilor-Duru Augustina Okechi, Oduwole said the financing facility represented a major opportunity for Nigerian businesses seeking to expand…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has given a strong endorsement of head coach Eric Chelle, saying the Franco-Malian tactician has brought stability, unity and a clear football philosophy to the Nigerian national team, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndidi spoke ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday, describing the match as another important test for a side that is still developing under Chelle. The Super Eagles head into the fixture after facing Poland in another high-profile friendly as they continue preparations for future competitive assignments. The three-time African champions impressed in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Poland in Warsaw. However, the…

The Zamfara Coordinator of the National Youth Services Corps, Muhammad Lawan, has appealed to Governor Dauda Lawal to provide a permanent orientation camp in the state. Lawan made the call while meeting with Zamfara Councils’ leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in  Gusau on Tuesday. The coordinator lauded the governor for his support to the scheme, saying the gesture had enhanced the conduct of NYSC programmes and improved corps members’ welfare in Zamfara. He said establishing a permanent orientation camp in Zamfara would provide adequate space, enhanced security and improved facilities for corps members during their service year. According…

By Umar Sani Medical specialists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, have raised concerns over the shortage of skilled emergency medicine personnel in Nigeria, calling on governments and development partners to support specialist training to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery, Arewa PUNCH reports. The experts made the call while briefing newsmen to commemorate the 2026 World Emergency Medicine Day, themed, “Safe Spaces for Emergency Medicine Teams: Stop Violence Everywhere.” Speaking at the event, the Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at ATBUTH, Dr Dalhat Ibrahim, said the shortage of trained emergency medicine professionals had become a major…

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has insisted the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they take on Portugal in Wednesday’s international friendly, despite the quality and experience available to the European giants, Soccernet.ng reports. Portugal head into the game as clear favourites on home soil. Ranked fifth in the world, the former European champions are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and will use the match as their final major test before the tournament. The Super Eagles, meanwhile, are in a different phase. Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup and are currently rebuilding under…

The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, on Tuesday called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and the adoption of clean energy solutions as part of efforts to combat climate change and secure a better future for coming generations. She lamented the continued dependence of many households on firewood, charcoal, and other traditional biomass fuels, warning that such practices contribute to deforestation, environmental degradation, indoor air pollution, and serious health risks. She stated that, in a bid to address this challenge, the Federal Government, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, is distributing clean cookstoves to…

South African club Chippa United has featured two Super Eagles goalkeepers between the sticks over the last decade. One of them has now officially confirmed his retirement from professional football, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Before Stanley Nwabali burst onto the scene, Daniel Akpeyi was the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Chippa United. He spent four years with the club following his departure from Warri Wolves in the Nigeria Premier Football League. ​During that period, Akpeyi was a regular fixture for the Super Eagles in between the sicks. He made his competitive debut for Nigeria in 2016 during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were thrown into panic on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen reportedly fired sporadic gunshots in parts of the city. Eyewitnesses said the sound of gunfire sent residents, traders, motorists and passersby scampering for safety to avoid being caught in the violence. As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear, while there was no official confirmation of casualties, injuries or arrests linked to the incident. The development has heightened concerns over security and political violence in the state, coming amid recent reports of violent incidents in Osogbo and…

Dr.-Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the Party’s Presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, just as they expressed confidence in his ability to provide leadership and address Nigeria’s pressing challenges ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement came during a rally held in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party members, youth groups, women associations, and community leaders gathered to demonstrate support for his candidacy. Speaking at the event, a top party leader in the State, Sabo Jimeta, commended Olawepo-Hashim‘s long-standing involvement in national affairs, his commitment to democratic values, and his advocacy…

Chika Otuchikere Niger State has secured a United States of America (USA) grant aimed at preventing malnutrition among over 36,000 women and children across 13 local government areas of the state, Arewa PUNCH reports. The initiative, known as the Preventing Malnutrition in the First 1,000 Days of Life Programme, is being supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund and is expected to expand gradually to cover all 25 local government areas of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Planning Commission, Hajia Aisha Usman, disclosed this while speaking with journalists after a pre-planning meeting with implementing partners. She…