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UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Deepens Education, Skills Partnership

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

A high-level United Kingdom trade mission on education and skills has concluded a week-long skills and schools trade mission to Nigeria, laying a solid foundation for expanded collaboration in education and workforce development between both countries. The mission, which ran from April 19 to 23

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Nigeria Launches Investigative Guide to Tackle Sexual Violence, Strengthen Justice for Survivors

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

In a renewed push to confront the widespread challenge of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), key stakeholders across Nigeria’s justice sector and international community on Thursday unveiled a new investigative tool aimed at improving the handling and prosecution of sexual assault cases. The Quick Reference Guide for Investigating Sexual Assault was launched at a

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Nigeria Launches Nationwide Drive to Safely Manage Small Battery Waste

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

Nigeria has taken a major step toward tackling a fast-growing but often overlooked environmental threat with the launch of a national initiative to ensure the safe collection and recycling of small-sized waste batteries. Unveiled at the Federal Ministry of Environment’s Green Building in Abuja, the programme introduces a structured system for the environmentally sound

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Wike waives C-of-O fees for Nigerian Law School, orders emergency staff housing

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

​The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has granted an immediate waiver of fees for the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the Nigerian Law School’s Abuja campus in Bwari. ​Speaking during a meeting with the school’s management in Abuja, Wike also declared an “emergency” on the construction of staff quarters […]

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Tinubu Pledges Nigeria’s Solidarity with Gulf States Amid US/Israel–Iran Tensions

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s solidarity with Gulf nations affected by the escalating tensions surrounding the US/Israel conflict with Iran, emphasizing the country’s commitment to global peace and stability. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, the President expressed support for countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United

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Angwa Rukuba Attacks: Plateau Government Arraigns Suspected Killers Nabbed By DSS

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

..To remain in DSS custody as court adjourns to April 30 The Plateau State government on Thursday arraigned four suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the April 2026 killings in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state.The matter was, however, adjourned till April 30.Justices Danladi Longden and Gegeliah […]