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Nigeria Watch

“CHINA OPENS ZERO-TARIFF MARKET TO AFRICA: NIGERIA TARGETS FACTORIES, PROCESSING AND INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT AS TRADE HITS $18BN.”

Nigeria Trade & Industrial Policy Watch — China market-access development. The Federal Government says Nigeria is positioning itself to convert China’s new zero-tariff regime for African countries into an industrialisation and export-processing opportunity, rather than using the policy simply to expand raw-material exports. The development was disclosed in an official Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement

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August 17, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

“TINUBU CONGRATULATES ADELEKE, ACCEPTS OSUN VERDICT AS ‘WILL OF THE PEOPLE’.”

Nigeria Politics Watch President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, describing the outcome as a reflection of the will of the people and an assurance that democracy can continue to flourish under the current federal administration. The Presidency published the statement on Sunday, August 16, 2026. 

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August 17, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

“Who Gets More of Nigeria’s Money? RMAFC Completes New Revenue Formula — The Numbers Could Reshape Funding for Every State and Local Government.”

Nigeria Fiscal Federalism Watch — revenue-sharing reform. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has disclosed that it has completed its comprehensive review of Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula, setting the stage for a potentially major restructuring of how Federation Account revenues are divided among the federal, state and local governments. RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu

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August 17, 2026 No Comments
Lagos Watch

Kosofe 2027: Oshinowo Puts Agboyi-Ketu Record at Centre of Federal Representation Bid.”

Kosofe Political Watch A detailed THISDAY profile published on August 16, 2026, gives the clearest recent indication of how Mayor Dele Oshinowo is beginning to frame his record and political case beyond Agboyi-Ketu. The article presents him as seeking the Kosofe House of Representatives seat and centres his argument on measurable infrastructure, internally generated revenue,

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August 16, 2026 No Comments
Lagos Watch

LAWMA Identifies Ikorodu as a Major Waste — New Plan Gives Every LGA/LCDA Two Trucks and Calls for Local Transfer Stations.”

A new and relevant development emerged on August 16 from Lagos Waste Management Authority Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin: Ikorodu has been identified among the parts of Lagos currently worst affected by refuse accumulation, while LAWMA has disclosed a new local-government waste-collection model that could directly affect Ikorodu, Kosofe and Agboyi-Ketu.  What changed: LAWMA says

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August 16, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

“Hon Ogbara Supporters Hold Isheri Townhall, Deepen Continuity Push as Kosofe 2027 Mobilisation Expands.”

Kosofe Political Watch — Hon. Kafilat Ogbara mobilisation development detected. A fresh Isheri Townhall for Hon. Kafilat Ogbara was held on August 15, 2026, with pro-Ogbara messaging calling for her continued representation of Kosofe Federal Constituency. Public posts from the event describe participation by supporters across wards and frame the gathering around demands for a

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August 16, 2026 No Comments
Nigeria Watch

OSUN DECIDES: Adeleke Leads as INEC Collation Advances After IReV Interruption

The Osun State governorship election has entered its decisive results phase, with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, formally conducting state-level collation in Osogbo after an earlier interruption to uploads on its IReV result-viewing platform. By the early hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026, results from 17 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas had

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August 16, 2026 No Comments
Nigeria Watch

NIGERIA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS’ X ACCOUNT TARGETED IN CYBER BREACH — MILITARY WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST UNAUTHORISED POSTS.”

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has disclosed that its official X account was subjected to an attempted unauthorised compromise on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The warning was issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba. DHQ said the incident is being treated as a cybersecurity matter and that technical measures have been activated while

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August 16, 2026 No Comments
Nigeria Watch

Daniel Uwadia Didi Holds Private Engagement With Peter Obi as NDC Consultations Deepen Ahead of 2027

Comrade Daniel Uwadia Didi has held a private engagement with Peter Obi, with both political figures currently operating within the NDC political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was disclosed through a photograph shared on Friday, August 15, 2026, showing Didi alongside Obi following what was described as a private engagement. Although

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August 15, 2026 No Comments
OgasTV Nigeria

TROOPS INTERCEPT 180 EXPLOSIVES BOUND FOR SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN NORTH-WEST

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted a suspected explosives courier and recovered 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives allegedly being transported from Gusau in Zamfara State toward Jibia in Katsina State. The operation took place on Friday, August 14, 2026, and was disclosed publicly on August 15

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August 15, 2026 No Comments