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Essential Nigeria News

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Volume XXIII Breaking News & Latest Updates
Mercy Eke: Single Motherhood Won’t Affect Me, Only Poor Women Face Stigma Entertainment

Mercy Eke: Single Motherhood Won’t Affect Me, Only Poor Women Face Stigma

Nigerian reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she wouldn’t mind having children outside of marriage.During a recent podcast interview, the Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner stated that if she were to become pregnant before tying the knot, she would keep the child, even though it is not someth...

By Joshua-Ale November 27, 2025
14 Nigerian Banks Yet to Meet CBN Recapitalisation as Deadline Nears Business

14 Nigerian Banks Yet To Meet CBN Recapitalisation As Deadline Nears

At least 14 Nigerian commercial banks have not yet met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement as the March 31, 2026 deadline...

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NNPCL Lowers Petrol Price as Dangote Refinery, Depots Reduce Rates Business

NNPCL Lowers Petrol Price As Dangote Refinery, Depots Reduce Rates

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price after Dangote Refinery and other depot o...

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UBEC Reviews Public–Private Partnership Framework to Boost Basic Education Delivery Education

UBEC Reviews Public–Private Partnership Framework To Boost Basic Education Delivery

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced a review of its Public–Private Engagement and Partnerships (PPEP) framework to strengthe...

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Condom Use Drops by 55% in Nigeria, UNAIDS Warns of Rising HIV Risk Healthplus

Condom Use Drops By 55% In Nigeria, UNAIDS Warns Of Rising HIV Risk

A recent report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed a sharp 55% decline in condom distribution in Nigeria over t...

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