President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban on Raw Shea Nut Export.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nut to boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry.
The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around $300 million annually in the short term.
Panic As Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails.
A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among passengers and their loved ones.
It was gathered that the incident occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., en route to Kaduna.
ASUU Members Protest FG Loan Scheme, Unpaid Salaries.
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday embarked on a nationwide protest to highlight what they described as the Federal Government’s persistent neglect of its long-standing demands.
At the University of Jos, members of the union staged a demonstration before addressing journalists, where they announced their outright rejection of the recently introduced Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund loan scheme.
INEC Sets Voter Registration Deadline for August 30, 2026.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, confirms the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise will last for one year and end on August 30, 2026, urging Nigerians to register early instead of waiting for the deadline.
NRC Suspends Train Service on Abuja-Kaduna Route.
Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, suspends Abuja-Kaduna train operations pending recovery efforts, site clearance, and the outcome of ongoing investigations supervised by relevant authorities and the Federal Ministry of Transportation, following Tuesday’s Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at Asham, Kaduna State.
Pricilla Ojo And Juma Jux’s Newborn Hits 100k Instagram Followers Hours After Birth.
Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, the newborn son of Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, gained over 100,000 followers on Instagram within hours of his birth.
BBNaija 10: Biggie Declares week 5 free eviction Week.
Housemates had earlier gathered in the sitting room to nominate two fellow contestants each for possible eviction. Six names, Ivatar, Faith, Thelma, Zita, Tracy, and Sultana, eventually came up for eviction.
Veteran JUJU Musician, Ahuja Bello, Dies.
Veteran 1970s Juju music star, Ismaila Bello, popularly known as Ahuja Bello, dies after celebrating his 83rd birthday on Monday, 25th August 2025.
Singer Taylor Swift Announces Engagement to Travis Kelce.
American singer Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. She shared the news in an Instagram post that has already surpassed 20 million likes.
PSG signs Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
French giants Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, have completed the signing of Super Falcons forward and captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, on a two-year deal.
Compiled by Binta Nuan, Edited by Tina Francis
About The Author
