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Hunger, Conflict, Disease Push Northern Nigeria Toward Humanitarian Breaking Point — MSF

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

International medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, has raised fresh alarm over what it described as a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Nigeria, warning that worsening hunger, disease outbreaks and insecurity are driving thousands of vulnerable families — especially

BUSINESS

FG Targets Pension Funds, Capital Markets to Close Nigeria’s $2.3tn Infrastructure Gap

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to unlock pension funds, Sukuk bonds, green financing, and other capital market instruments to tackle Nigeria’s massive $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has said. Speaking at the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue in

BUSINESS

Pioneer Airlines Secures NCAA Certification, Set to Connect Southern Nigeria Through Port Harcourt, Yenagoa

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

An emotional moment unfolded on Wednesday as the management of Pioneer Airlines officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), with the airline’s leadership describing the milestone as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream and a major breakthrough for regional air connectivity in Southern Nigeria. Speaking shortly after receiving the certification from the Nigeria

NEWS Politics

Abiodun Formally Presents Senator Adeola to Ogun West APC Stakeholders

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally presented the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. Governor Abiodun, alongside the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi

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Prominent Analyst Calls for Immediate Halt to Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline Sale Process

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

A prominent public affairs analyst, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has called for the immediate suspension and possible termination of all processes related to the proposed sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline, warning that proceeding under the current terms would amount to a “giveaway” of a strategic national asset. Ikechukwu, Executive Director […]

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Court Sentences Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 Years Over N33.8bn Fraud

Daily Dispatch May 13, 2026

A Federal High Court has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over the diversion of N33.8 billion earmarked for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. The conviction followed allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that the former minister diverted public funds through ministry officials, private