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Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Tuesday during which he discussed opportunities for his state’s local creators to link into the value chain. Zulum’s administration, since 2019, has pushed to

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UK Sanctions Target Russian Drone Supply Chains, Migrant Exploitation Networks

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s drone production capabilities and dismantling transnational networks accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to sustain its war in Ukraine. Announced on May 6, 2026, the measures target 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking operations and the supply of critical

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Nigeria Pushes AI-Driven Governance, Warns Against Risks in Public Sector Adoption

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Nigeria has stepped up efforts to embed artificial intelligence at the core of public sector governance, with the Federal Government unveiling a sweeping reform agenda aimed at boosting service delivery, transparency, and efficiency across the civil service. The push gained momentum on Wednesday in Abuja as the Office of the Head of the Civil Service […]

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Abuja Mega Projects Must Be Ready for Tinubu’s Third Anniversary, Wike Told Contractors

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, told contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, to meet agreed deadlines as the administration prepares for a major commissioning programme marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Wike spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing projects, including

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Wike Defends Witholding Of 10% IGR Meant For Area Council, Says Funds Targeted At Payment Of Teachers’ Salary in FCT

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended the witholding of 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, which is meant to be remitted to the area councils, insisting that the funds are being used to pay the arrears of salaries of […]

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Stop Xenophobic Killings Now, Prof. Adesanya-Davies Urges South Africa

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

A Nigerian academic and public affairs commentator, Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has issued a strong call for an end to rising homicide and xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. In a statement titled “Stop Homicide / Xenophobic Violence ‘Black-on-Black Crime’ in South Africa,” Adesanya-Davies described the trend as a “painful