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Tinubu approves N68bn lifeline for Maiduguri power plant Plus: Deji Adeleke donates N500m, as Osun launches Security Trust Fund Nigeria expands solar manufacturing capacity to 300MW in 2yrs Efficient energy management, production efficiency drive BUA Cement N355bn gain I am not aligned with any Page political party - Bala Mohammed OAU final year medical student dies during examination Get a copy today (hardcopy or digital). flutterwave.com/store/newsdire… #NigerianNewsDirect #NigeriaNews #newsdirect #coverpage

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has intervened in the lingering FCT teachers’ crisis by ordering direct payment of allowances and emoluments. He warned that continued strikes would have devastating consequences on school children and expressed concern over procedural lapses in handling the dispute. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/wike-moves-to-… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #FCT #Nyesomwike #nigeriannews

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Yobe Chapter, has adopted consensus as a mode of its 2027 primary elections. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/yobe-apc-adopt… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #APC #politics

Over 1. 75bn people lived healthier lives by end of 2025, says WHO Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/over-1-75bn-pe… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #WHO #health

The Society for Family Health (SFH) Group has called for a decisive shift from incremental progress to accelerated, system-wide action in Nigeria’s fight against malaria. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/sfh-urges-acce… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #SFH #health

Over 1.75bn people lived healthier lives by end of 2025, says WHO Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/over-1-75bn-pe… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #WHO #Health

UN urges action to protect journalists, address disappearances in Mexico Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/un-urges-actio… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #UN #Mexico

Sterling Bank, others to embark on nationwide cleanup to tackle plastic pollution Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/sterling-bank-… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #SterlingBank #PlasticPollution #Environment

Kebbi launches 50 new commercial buses to tackle transport challenges Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/kebbi-launches… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #KebbiState #Transport

Wike moves to end strike, promises FCT teachers prompt action Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/wike-moves-to-… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #Wike #FCT #TeachersStrike

APC revises timetable, moves presidential primary to May 23 Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/apc-revises-ti… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #APC #2027Elections

The Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria has elected Dr Ademola Salami of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, as its National Chairman. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/salami-emerges… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #education #oyostate

GIG Mobility Nigeria says it has transitioned from a traditional transport company into a full-scale global mobility ecosystem, unveiling an integrated platform designed to redefine travel and customer experience. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/gig-mobility-t… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #GIGmobility #ecosystem

Salami emerges Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education Chairman Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/salami-emerges… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #Education #Provosts

GIG Mobility transitions to full-scale travel ecosystem with digital platform Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/gig-mobility-t… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #GIGM #Mobility

Berger Paints Nigeria PLC has declared an inpressive growth of 48% for Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1 2026.The PBT and PAT grew significantly to ₦693.1 million and ₦456.6 million respectively per the report made available on the NGX website. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/berger-paints-… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #PBT #bergerpaints

The Borno/Yobe Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted psychoactive substances and endangered wildlife along the Kano Road corridor in Maiduguri. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/customs-interc… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #crime #NSC

Berger Paints Nigeria PLC posts 48% growth in PAT Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/berger-paints-… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #BergerPaints #ProfitGrowth

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 3 suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms and ammunition during a co-ordinated security operation in the Ilora area of the state. The Police said the suspects have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) for discreet investigation to determine the extent of their involvement and apprehend other fleeing accomplices. Read full story👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/police-arrest-… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #oyostate #crime

Customs intercept psychoactive drugs in Maiduguri Read full story here 👇 nigeriannewsdirect.com/customs-interc… #nigeriannews #newsdirecttv #newsdirect #Customs #DrugInterception

Nigerian Breweries PLC has delivered a significant net profit rebound, successfully moving away from previous loss positions to a positive Profit After Tax in the first quarter of 2026. Read full story nigeriannewsdirect.com/nigerian-brewe… #nigeriannewsdirect #newsdirect #nigeriannews #business #nigerianbreweries