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Presidency Commends Kogi's Infrastructure Drive After Tour of Projects
A presidential delegation touring Kogi State commended the pace of infrastructure delivery under Governor Usman Ododo, inspecting road, university and healthcare projects built with federal and state backing.
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FG Moves to Integrate AI, Cybersecurity into Nigeria's Foreign Policy
Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined plans to weave artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital technology into the country's foreign policy, building on a new AI and Cyber Diplomacy Unit created after last year's inaugural seminar.
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FEC Approves Revised National Biotechnology Policy
The Federal Executive Council has approved a revised National Biotechnology Policy, replacing the 2001 framework with new provisions covering gene editing, genomics, precision agriculture and international research partnerships.
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FG Commissions New Power Substations to Boost Lagos Grid
The Federal Government has commissioned two major transmission substations in Lagos, the Apapa GIS Substation and an upgraded Ijora facility, together adding more than 200 megawatts to the state's power network.
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National Assembly Passes Revised ₦68.3 Trillion 2026 Budget
Nigeria's National Assembly has passed a revised 2026 budget of ₦68.323 trillion, an upward review of more than ₦9 trillion from the initial proposal, with capital projects taking the largest share of spending.
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FG Unveils National Digital Cloud Policy, Targets $750m Investment
The federal government has launched a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at attracting $750 million in private investment over 24 months, positioning Nigeria as a competitive hub for cloud computing and data hosting in the region.
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Opinion: Weighing Hope Uzodinma's Record as Imo Heads Toward 2027
As Imo State moves toward the 2027 governorship race, Governor Hope Uzodinma's record of contested legitimacy, urban infrastructure gains and persistent rural neglect deserves an honest accounting.
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Adeleke Re-elected Osun Governor After Rivals Step Down in Unity Move
Governor Ademola Adeleke has been declared winner of the August 16 Osun governorship election, running under the ACCORD party after two rival candidates withdrew to back him.
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Jimoh Ibrahim Elected Chair of UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee
Nigeria’s UN envoy Jimoh Ibrahim has been elected Chairman of the UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, which oversees budgetary and administrative matters.
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