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ILO, FG Launch New Climate Jobs Initiative to Drive Nigeria’s Green Transition Through 2029

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Federal Government and the Government of France, has launched the second phase of the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project, an ambitious programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s climate commitments into concrete

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NHRC, Knights of St. Mulumba Partner to Tackle Prison Congestion, Secure Freedom for Indigent Detainees

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) and the Papal Knights and Medalists of Nigeria to tackle prison congestion, facilitate the release of indigent detainees and strengthen the protection of the rights of inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities. The collaboration, formalised

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Conflict, Funding Cuts Push Northern Nigeria Hunger Crisis to Worst Level in Nearly a Decade, WFP Warns

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

Escalating conflict, shrinking humanitarian funding and worsening access constraints have pushed northern Nigeria into its most severe hunger crisis in almost a decade, with more than 17 million people now facing acute food insecurity, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. The UN agency said the deteriorating security situation, particularly in the

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FG Evacuates 593 Nigerians from South Africa, Denies Extortion Claims

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The Federal Government has evacuated 593 Nigerians from South Africa following recent xenophobic protests, with plans to bring home about 700 more citizens in the coming days. In a statement issued on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the evacuation exercise underscores the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians

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ECOWAS Commissions Landmark Abuja Headquarters

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

…. Nigeria and China Renew Commitment to Regional Integration The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday inaugurated its new permanent headquarters in Abuja, with leaders describing the imposing complex as a powerful symbol of regional unity, institutional renewal and the deepening strategic partnership between West Africa and China. The

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Procurement Transparency Still Weak Despite Reforms, NEFGAD Survey Warns

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The Network for Fiscal Governance and Accountability Development (NEFGAD) has called for sweeping reforms of Nigeria’s public procurement system after a nationwide perception survey revealed persistent concerns over transparency, accountability and oversight in the award and execution of public contracts. The advocacy group said the findings, drawn from a digital survey