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🔴 NATIONAL SECURITY
25 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State after gunmen attacked a boarding school; one staff member killed.
ISWAP claims capture/execution of a Brigadier General in Borno, though the Nigerian Army denies the report.
Rising kidnappings across the North-West, with over 140 people missing in just a few days.
Nigeria condemns President Trump’s military threat, insisting there is no genocide and calling for diplomatic engagement.
Nigeria joins regional partners to intensify counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad Basin.
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🟢 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE
Analysts urge state governments to take a stronger role in security, economic coordination, and community policing.
President Tinubu meets the Duke of Edinburgh, discussing education, job creation, youth skills, and national reforms.
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💰 ECONOMY & MARKETS
Nigeria launches a $2.25bn Eurobond to support economic reforms and reduce fiscal pressure.
Government seeks approval for a $500m global Sukuk to expand Islamic financing options.
CBN cuts interest rate to 27%, the first rate cut in 5 years, aiming to stimulate growth.
Tinubu calls for efficient and trade-friendly African borders, highlighting customs modernization.
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🏦 INSURANCE & TAKAFUL NEWS
NAICOM issues major recapitalization directive:
Life Insurers: ₦10bn
Non-Life: ₦15bn
Reinsurers: ₦35bn
Insurance Reform Act 2025 now in effect:
Mandatory policies upgraded
Penalties for delayed claims
Policyholders’ Guarantee Fund introduced
Boost for digital insurance channels
Insurance stocks surge over 200% on the NGX following reforms.
Industry posts ₦769.2bn gross premiums in Q1 — the highest ever for a first quarter.
NAICOM bans coinsurance with Takaful (effective Jan 2026) to strengthen Sharia-compliant underwriting.
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🟦 INTERNATIONAL
Global financial markets monitor Nigeria’s return to international debt markets.
Regional partners support Nigeria’s push for peace and stability amid threats of foreign intervention.
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