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NCAA Suspends ‘No Pay, No Service’ Enforcement Despite ₦12bn Airline Debts

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

NCAA Suspends ‘No Pay, No Service’ Enforcement Despite ₦12bn Airline Debts The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA has suspended the enforcement of its controversial “No Pay, No Service” directive against domestic airlines, despite outstanding debts of about ₦12 billion in unpaid ticket and cargo charges. The decision comes just days after the regulator moved to […]

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NRC Condemns Rail Vandalism In Plateau And Bauchi, Calls It Sabotage As Lagos–Ibadan Sallah Operations Are Boosted

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

NRC Condemns Rail Vandalism in Plateau and Bauchi, Calls It Sabotage as Lagos–Ibadan Sallah Operations Are Boosted The Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC has condemned renewed acts of vandalism targeting railway infrastructure in Plateau and Bauchi States, describing the incidents as deliberate acts of sabotage against national assets. The Corporation also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining […]

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Stakeholders Laud Tinubu Over Appointment Of Prof. Segun Aina As JAMB Registrar, Hail Youth Inclusion And Reform Agenda

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Stakeholders Laud Tinubu Over Appointment of Prof. Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar, Hail Youth Inclusion and Reform Agenda Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education and technology sectors have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Prof. Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, describing the decision as a […]

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HEDA Opens Nominations For 2026 Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Awards

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

HEDA Opens Nominations for 2026 Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Awards The Human and Environmental Development Agenda HEDA Resource Centre has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Awards, calling on Nigerians to submit names of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to justice, integrity, and societal development. The annual award, named after renowned human […]

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Prof. Aremu Warns Nigeria Faces Escalating Insecurity As 2.2 Million Kidnappings And ₦2.2 Trillion Ransom Economy Emerge

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Prof. Aremu Warns Nigeria Faces Escalating Insecurity as 2.2 Million Kidnappings and ₦2.2 Trillion Ransom Economy Emerge A security expert, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, has warned that Nigeria is facing a deepening insecurity crisis, citing alarming figures of about 2.2 million kidnapping incidents and an estimated ₦2.2 trillion paid as ransom within a single year, describing […]

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Jigawa APC Primaries Deepen Internal Tensions As Namadi Consolidates Power Ahead Of 2027

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Jigawa APC Primaries Deepen Internal Tensions as Namadi Consolidates Power Ahead of 2027 The recently concluded All Progressives Congress APC primaries in Jigawa State have intensified internal tensions within the ruling party, even as Governor Umar Namadi further consolidates his control over the party structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party insiders say the […]

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Atiku Urges ADC To Prioritise Competence Ahead Of 2027 Amid Emerging Internal Party Tensions

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Atiku Urges ADC to Prioritise Competence Ahead of 2027 Amid Emerging Internal Party Tension Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the African Democratic Congress ADC to prioritise competence, capacity, and governance experience in selecting its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against choosing candidates based on popularity or sentiment. Atiku made […]

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Tinubu’s Overwhelming APC Primary Victory Sparks Debate Over Electoral

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Tinubu’s Overwhelming APC Primary Victory Sparks Debate Over Electoral Credibility and 2027 Democratic Outlook President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s overwhelming victory in the All Progressives Congress APC presidential primary has triggered renewed debate over electoral credibility, governance performance, and democratic legitimacy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC reportedly recorded about 10.9 million “yes votes” […]

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UNILAG Don Warns Nigeria’s Power Crisis Will Persist Without Grid Reform, Urges Decentralised Energy Shift

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

UNILAG Don Warns Nigeria’s Power Crisis Will Persist Without Grid Reform, Urges Decentralised Energy Shift A University of Lagos UNILAG professor, Peter Oluseyi, has warned that Nigeria’s electricity crisis will continue to worsen unless the country urgently undertakes major reforms of its power grid and adopts decentralised energy solutions. The don made the call while […]

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Dele Oye Faults Tinubu’s Borrowing, Warns Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepening

by HEDNEWS May 25, 2026

Dele Oye Faults Tinubu’s Borrowing, Warns Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepening The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has criticised the rising debt profile under President Bola Tinubu, warning that the Federal Government’s borrowing pace could worsen Nigeria’s fiscal challenges.Speaking on the country’s mounting debt burden, Oye stated that the […]

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Adeyanju Calls For Prosecution Of Sheikh Gumi Over Alleged Terrorism Promotion

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Adeyanju Calls for Prosecution of Sheikh Gumi Over Alleged Terrorism Promotion Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi promoted terrorism through recent public comments and has called for his prosecution under Nigeria’s Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022. Adeyanju argued that Gumi’s statements amount to support and […]

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ASERA Holds Public Consultation In Umuahia To Refine Draft Electricity Regulations

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

ASERA Holds Public Consultation in Umuahia to Refine Draft Electricity Regulations The Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority ASERA has held a public consultation forum in Umuahia, aimed at refining its draft regulatory instruments and strengthening market development within Abia State’s electricity sector. The forum brought together stakeholders across the electricity value chain, including investors, consumers, […]

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Nigeria Seeks Stronger Ties With Poland In Defence, Agriculture, Maritime And Digital Economy Shettima

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Ties With Poland in Defence, Agriculture, Maritime and Digital Economy Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Poland, with cooperation expected to expand across defence, agriculture, maritime development, and the digital economy.The Vice President made the remarks during a courtesy visit […]

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VFD Group Shareholders Head Into 2025 AGM With Optimism Over Dividends, Growth And Strong Performance

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

VFD Group Shareholders Head into 2025 AGM with Optimism Over Dividends, Growth and Strong Performance Shareholders of VFD Group are heading into its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) with heightened optimism, driven by expectations around dividend payouts, audited financial performance, business resilience, expansion strategy, and disciplined execution. The meeting comes at a time when the […]

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FG Launches AI-Powered GovGuideNigeria To Simplify Access To Government Services

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

FG Launches AI-Powered GovGuideNigeria to Simplify Access to Government Services The Federal Government has launched an artificial intelligence-driven platform known as GovGuideNigeria, designed to simplify access to government information and improve public service delivery across the country. The initiative aims to help citizens easily navigate services from federal ministries, departments, and agencies using an AI-powered […]

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Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi Emerges As Strong APC Aspirant In Ondo Reps Race

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi Emerges as Strong APC Aspirant in Ondo Reps Race Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a House of Representatives aspirant under the All Progressives Congress APC, has emerged as a strong political force in Ondo State, gaining recognition for her grassroots mobilisation, community development initiatives, and sustained engagement with local stakeholders.The development follows heightened political activity within […]

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NNPCL Faces Transparency Concerns Over Crude-Backed Loans, Revenue Deductions

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

NNPCL Faces Transparency Concerns Over Crude-Backed Loans, Revenue Deductions Concerns are mounting over the financial operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL, as analysts and policy commentators raise questions about crude-backed loans, revenue deductions, and remittance practices in Nigeria’s oil sector. The issues are being discussed within the broader context of Nigeria’s federation […]

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ASUU Benin Zone Threatens Strike Over Alleged Failure To Fully Implement 2025–2026 Agreement

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

ASUU Benin Zone Threatens Strike Over Alleged Failure to Fully Implement 2025–2026 Agreement The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has threatened fresh industrial action over what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement the 2025–2026 renegotiated agreement reached with the union. The warning comes amid growing tensions […]

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Kaduna Approves Nearly ₦1 Billion For Judiciary Workers’ Arrears

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Kaduna Approves Nearly ₦1 Billion for Judiciary Workers’ Arrears The Kaduna State Government has approved nearly ₦1 billion to clear outstanding entitlements owed to judiciary workers, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional fairness, improving staff welfare, and reinforcing confidence in the justice system. The approval was announced by Governor Uba Sani during a meeting […]

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Informal Transport Operators Sustain 80% Of Nigeria’s Mobility SystemScholar

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Informal Transport Operators Sustain 80% of Nigeria’s Mobility System Scholar A transport scholar has said that informal transport operators remain the backbone of Nigeria’s mobility system, accounting for about 80 per cent of daily transportation needs across the country. The assertion was made by Charles Asenime, a Professor of Transport, Mobility and Development at Lagos […]

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BUA Cement Attributes Rising Cement Prices To Competition, Market Rivalry And Export Activities

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

BUA Cement Attributes Rising Cement Prices to Competition, Market Rivalry and Export Activities BUA Cement has explained that the recent rise in cement prices in Nigeria is driven by intensified market competition, rivalry among producers, periodic price reviews, and expanding regional export activities. The company’s position was contained in its market risk analysis, as reported […]

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The Patriots Warn Of Rising Insecurity, Poverty Ahead Of 2027 Elections

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

The Patriots Warn of Rising Insecurity, Poverty Ahead of 2027 Elections Elder statesmen under the umbrella of The Patriots have raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and governance failures in Nigeria, warning that escalating violence across the country could severely threaten food security and national stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. The […]

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Nigeria Strengthens Global Shea Industry Influence As Ali Saidu Emerges GSA President

by HEDNEWS May 22, 2026

Nigeria Strengthens Global Shea Industry Influence as Ali Saidu Emerges GSA President Nigeria has recorded a major boost in its international agricultural profile after Ali Saidu, Chief Executive Officer of Salid Agricultural Ltd., emerged as President of the Executive Committee of the Global Shea Alliance GSA, reinforcing the country’s growing influence in the global shea […]

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