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The FG has announced a fresh public holiday for Nigerians. A full detail of the work-free day has been released, and the development got Nigerians talking.

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Tension has escalated after the Donald Trump-led US launched fresh strikes on Iran, prompting a swift retaliatory response from Tehran amid growing concerns.

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US President Donald Trump defends US visa policy ahead of World Cup opener

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Canada releases new processing time for Nigerian visa applicants

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UK fines Cambridge English £875,000 over IELTS marking errors that affected 62,000 candidates.

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Full list: UK releases civil service annual salary structure by rank in 2026

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Breakdown of university lecturers’ salaries in Nigeria after minimum wage implementation released

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FG issues new guidelines after ban on ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree holders

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