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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the dates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34 enlistment interviews for shortlisted candidates. The Air Force made the announcement on Sunday through its official X handle, marking the next phase of the DSSC 34/2025 recruitment exercise. According to the statement, the list of shortlisted candidates has …

The Federal Government has declared Nigeria fully ready to trade under the preferential terms of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the country has met all key requirements under the agreement. She confirmed that Nigeria has gazetted the legal instruments covering trade in …

In Osun State, Local government services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, following the suspension of an almost 11-month industrial action by members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). The strike, which began on February 17th, 2025, was a "sit-at-home" action initiated to safeguard members from violent leadership tussles. Specifically, clashes …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it will intensify enforcement actions in 2026 following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 to strengthen investor protection and market integrity. The SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, said in a statement on Sunday, while outlining the Commission’s regulatory priorities. He noted that the ISA …

Emomotimi Agama, SEC DG

A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday. The boat was carrying residents who had gone to the local market as well as some who were involved in fishing or farming when it capsized along the Yobe River in Yobe State’s …

Venezuelan bonds are positioned for significant gains following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, sparking fresh hopes for a potential regime change. This comes as investors, who have long bet on a shift in Venezuela's leadership, are seeing returns on bonds valued at $60 billion. Recent months have seen a sharp rise …

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