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Tinubu Expands CNG Initiative to Include Electric Vehicles

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to incorporate electric vehicles, marking a major step in Nigeria’s transition to clean energy transportation. Following the approval, the programme will now operate as the

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UK Raises Visa Fees, Tightening Travel and Migration Options for Nigerians

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The United Kingdom government has announced an increase in visa, residency, and citizenship application fees, with the new charges set to take effect from April 8, 2026. The adjustment, introduced by the UK Home Office, affects nearly all visa categories, including those for visitors, students, workers, and individuals seeking permanent residency or citizenship.

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NCTC-ONSA, Partners Intensify Push to Localise PCVE Strategy

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

Efforts to deepen Nigeria’s response to violent extremism have gained renewed momentum as state governments, civil society actors, and development partners intensify efforts to localise the country’s Policy Framework and National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PF-NAP). The push, driven by the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism

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CHRICED Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Poor Capital Budget Implementation, Demands Accountability

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised serious concerns over what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the capital components of the national budget, warning that the trend is undermining development and worsening economic hardship for millions of Nigerians. In a strongly worded statement issued by

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Court orders arrest of Tanimu Turaki For Giving False Information To Police …fixes April 22 for arraignment

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the self-appointed factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). Justice Peter Kekemeke issued the arrest warrant on Thursday after Turaki failed to attend court for the purpose […]

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Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers to Champion Security, Unity at Falae’s Book Launch

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s traditional rulers to take a more active role in tackling insecurity and fostering national unity across communities. The President said royal fathers must go beyond ceremonial duties and serve as stabilising forces within their domains, using their influence to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen social cohesion.