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NOVA Bank Opens Owerri Office, Gets Land for HQ

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma pledges land for NOVA Bank's permanent regional headquarters in Owerri. The new flagship office aims to boost SME support and job creation across South-East and South-South Nigeria.

Buni Orders Tight Security for Yuletide in Yobe

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.

FG Launches Working Group for Regional Development

The Ministry of Regional Development has inaugurated a Core Working Group to coordinate policies and promote inclusive growth across Nigeria's geopolitical zones. Learn about the strategy.

Nigeria's Literacy Rate: 70.4% with Huge Regional Gaps

Nigeria's literacy rate stands at 70.4%, but the national average hides a crisis. Imo State leads at 96.43%, while Yobe lags at just 7.23%. Explore the data, causes, and solutions for a more literate Nigeria.

LSSTF Boss Urges Innovation to Tackle Lagos Security

Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.

2,300 Stowaways Annually at Nigerian Ports

The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.

Kefas, Kalu Lead Security Delegation to Cameroon

Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.

Food Bank Targets 40m Nigerians in Hunger Intervention

MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.

ECOWAS Parliament Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup

ECOWAS Parliament opens 2025 session in Abuja, strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau and reaffirms commitment to regional democracy and stability. Read the full story.

Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police

Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.

Nigeria Hosts Africa Defence Exhibition 2026

Nigeria will host the Africa International Defence Exhibition in October 2026, attracting 30,000 attendees from 100+ countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and showcase defence technologies.

Southern Governors Establish Zonal Security Fund

Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.

NRC and SWDC to Revive Southwest Rail Routes

Nigerian Railway Corporation collaborates with Southwest Development Commission to operationalize unserviced railway routes, boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Southwest states.

Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States

My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.

Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29

Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.

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