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EU-UN Partnership Delivers Over $400m in Annual Projects to Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

The European Union (EU) has said its partnership with the United Nations (UN) delivers projects worth more than $400 million annually in Nigeria, with both institutions seeking stronger government involvement and increased domestic revenue mobilisation to address the country’s development and

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FRCN, China Deepen Cultural Diplomacy as ‘Ni Hao! China’ Records 456 Days

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, have called for stronger people-to-people diplomacy between Nigeria and China, identifying broadcasting, language learning and digital engagement as critical tools for deepening bilateral relations beyond trade, infrastructure and

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NESREA Honours Lagos Traditional Ruler, NGO for Rescuing Endangered Leatherback Turtle

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has honoured the Baale of Okun Igando in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Chief Semiu Waliu Jejelaiye, and Green Fingers Wildlife International for preventing the killing of an endangered leatherback sea turtle and ensuring its safe return to its natural habitat. The Director-General of NESREA, Prof.

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Israel Urges World to Confront Terror Ideologies

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

Hold Perpetrators Accountable Israel has called on the international community to intensify efforts to confront ideologies that fuel terrorism, hold perpetrators accountable and apply uniform standards in the fight against violence, warning that lasting peace cannot be achieved through diplomatic declarations alone. The Israeli government said the pursuit of peace required

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

No External Funds Used to Build GERD, Says Ethiopian Envoy

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Legesse Haile, has said that Ethiopia did not borrow money from or receive funding from any external body to construct the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Haile disclosed this to journalists in Abuja, while responding to US President Donald Trump’s claim that American money was used to build the dam. Trump […]

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‘No vacancy’ — Senators Endorse Akpabio For 11th Assembly Senate Presidency

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2026

Some senators have endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency in the 11th national assembly, declaring that the position is not open to contest. The endorsement followed remarks by Akpabio during plenary on Thursday, after his comments on a suicide prevention bill the previous day drew criticism. On Tuesday, during debate on the Suicide Prevention […]