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PFIPC Probe: CBN Says OAGF Directed Opening of Council’s Accounts

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed opening two domiciliary accounts linked to the controversial presidential foreign investment promotion council (PFIPC) on the directive of the office of the accountant-general of the federation (OAGF). The apex bank, however, said the accounts,

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Reps Summon SGF, Key Government Officials Over PFIPC Office Allocation, Budget Controversy

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

The House of Representatives has summoned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to explain how the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) secured office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat. The directive was issued on Monday during a public hearing of the House Ad Hoc Committee investigating the

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Kwankwaso Pledges Dialogue With Terrorists

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

….Says Trust in Security Agencies Must Be Restored The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his administration would combine dialogue with the deployment of security forces to tackle terrorism and other forms of criminality if elected in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Kwankwaso

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2027 Elections: CSJ Warns Parties Against Empty Promises

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

…Demands Economic Recovery Blueprints As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has challenged political parties and aspirants seeking elective positions to place the economy at the centre of their campaigns by presenting realistic and measurable plans capable of tackling poverty, unemployment and declining living

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Nigeria Eyes Reset in UK Relations as FG Congratulates New Prime Minister Burnham

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

Nigeria on Tuesday signalled its readiness to deepen economic, security and diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom following the emergence of the Right Honourable Andy Burnham as the country’s new Prime Minister, describing his assumption of office as an opportunity to strengthen one of Africa’s most strategic bilateral partnerships. The Federal Government, in a

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Nigeria Deploys Digital Technology to Hunt Stolen Nok Artefacts

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

…Disrupt Global Smuggling Networks Nigeria has launched a new digital offensive against the international trafficking of its priceless cultural treasures, unveiling a technology-powered platform capable of authenticating, tracing and protecting ancient Nok artefacts in what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised heritage crime. The