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UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Turns State Visit Momentum into High-Impact Commercial Deals Across Key Growth Sectors

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both countries. Organised by the UK Department for Business and

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Saudi Arabia seeks partnership with FCT on green city, security, economy

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday. Al-Balawi commended Wike […]

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Zulum Bags Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at Commonwealth Nurses Conference

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been honoured with the prestigious Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. The conference, organised by the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation, brought together delegates from across Commonwealth countries under the theme: “Towards Excellence:

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Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Wale Edun and Housing Ministers

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting key members of the Federal Executive Council, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve economic delivery. In a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, two ministers—Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa—have been directed to step […]

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NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat Fraud, Boost Consumer Protection in Digital Economy

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at safeguarding consumers from fraud and strengthening collaboration between the telecommunications and financial sectors. As NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat Fraud, Boost Consumer Protection in Digital Economy of the agreement, both

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Jonathan Rebuts Atiku, Defends His Record in Office

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, maintaining that he did his utmost while leading the country, even as he acknowledged the inevitability of mistakes in governance. The remarks follow Atiku’s recent television interview, where he characterized Jonathan as inexperienced and implied that this