Author: Nigeriacurrent

Takeaways from APC Presidential Campaign inauguration  

  By Fredrick Nwabufo      Broad Consensus Beyond its political significance, the APC Presidential Campaign Council Inauguration held on Wednesday was an avouchment of the complexion of leadership in Nigeria today — expansive leadership. A leadership that pulls together, not puts asunder; which opens itself to new ideas, not keeps out divergent voices; and […]

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National Policing Bill almost ready for transmission to National Assembly, says Gbajabiamila

    The Presidential Working Group said on Thursday it would transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Thursday while speaking to journalists after the steering committee meeting at the State […]

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Nigerian fashion designers are top-notch on the global scene -TOLUIN COUTURE CEO

  The recent trend in fashion has taken elegance, poise, style, and class to a new level of creativity and innovation in clothing, and Nigeria’s distinct position in this industry stands out across continents worldwide. One of Nigeria’s fashion designers, Toluwani Olasegiri, CEO, TOLUIN COUTURE, in this interview with Patrick Aigbokhan talks about opportunities, fortunes, […]

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AI risks, rising debt threats to global financial stability, says IMF

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) market corrections, rising energy prices and bond market shocks could threaten global financial stability. The Deputy Director, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF, Athanasios Vamvakidis, gave the warning while presenting the Global Financial Stability Report, in Thailand on Tuesday. The News Agency of […]

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Alakija, Prime Owest Band thrill fans at Felabration

  Music lovers enjoyed a night of live music as veteran musician, Yinka Alakija and the Prime Owest Band, performed at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of Felabration 2026. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the performance was among the activities of Felabration, an annual music festival held in memory […]

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Oyedele seeks IMF, World Bank reforms to boost developing economies

  The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has called for reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank to strengthen developing economies. He made the call while presenting the Group of Twenty-Four (G24) 2026 annual meeting communiqué. He said that geopolitical conflicts, trade uncertainties, volatile commodity […]

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Troops arrest four suspected arms fabricators, gunrunners  

  The Nigerian Army under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested four suspected arms fabricators and gunrunners and recovered locally fabricated firearms and ammunition in Plateau State. An operational report made said the suspects were arrested during coordinated covert operations conducted between Oct. 7 and Oct. 11 in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas […]

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2027: Court to rule on Atiku’s motion over Tinubu’s eligibility on Nov 20

  ​‌‍​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍​‍‌​​​⁠‍‌​ The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed Nov. 20 for ruling on an application filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after Atiku’s counsel, Mr Joseph Silas, […]

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Tinubu congratulates renowned public health expert at 70

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends has congratulated renowned physician and public health expert Dr Olusegun Oshin on his 70th birthday. He lauded his contributions to healthcare delivery, public health development, and the well-being of Nigerians.   According to the President, the medical practitioner has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving the health and welfare […]

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2026 MUSON Festival kicks off with two plays

    The 2026 MUSON Festival is to kick off with the presentation of two plays. It is the first time in the 30 years of the festival that such is happening. The two plays, Wanted In-laws and Jigida, are billed for Saturday October 31, 2026 at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. […]

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