Politics

Financial Times•3/11/2026

Prabowo’s Free Meals Plan Draws Court Challenge by Civil Groups

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals is facing a second constitutional challenge from civil groups who are questioning the funding arrangements for the $20 billion initiative.

Oil-poor Asian countries push 4-day weeks and car pooling

Governments push to cut oil use as concerns mount about economic impact of disruption to supplies from Middle East

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Independent Nigeria•3/11/2026

‘Jobs At Risk Despite Lower Interest Rates, Employers Remain Cautious On Hiring’

LAGOS – The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stated that job losses in Nigeria remain a concern despite lower interest rates, warning that businesses remain cautious about hiring. Adewale-Smart Oyerinde,…

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Gold’s Fading Appeal May Drive Investors Toward Bargain Indian Stocks

MSCI India gauge is at its cheapest valuation since late 2023.

NNPC: Presidential Approval Secured for $20bn FID on Bonga Deepwater Project

• It’s first FID on a Nigeria deepwater PSC asset since 2008 •Project expected to produce 150,000 bpd, create over 5,000 jobs •We have broken the logjam, says Ojulari Emmanuel

Independent Nigeria•3/11/2026

Customs: Bidding DCG Dera Nnadi Farewell, Celebrating His Legacy Of Service At Retirement Birthday

LAGOS – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi (Rtd), marking the end of a distinguished career dedicated…

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FGN/NDDC/Imo Govt/IFAD Assisted LIFE-ND Project Disburses Starter Capital to 900 Incubatees for Agribusiness in Imo

Amby Uneze in Owerri Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Imo State Government, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) co-funded Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises –

Kekere-Ekun: FCCPC Remains Bulwark Against Consumer Rights Abuse, Anti-Competitive Practices, Market Distortions

• Tunji Bello: role of courts key in interpreting provisions of consumer protection framework for coherent, predictable competition jurisprudence James Emejo in Abuja Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat

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Interior, Information Ministries Forge Partnership

• Spotlight key reforms in passport, security, identity services Michael Olugbode in Abuja Ministry of Interior has strengthened its collaboration with Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation to improve

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Independent Nigeria•3/11/2026

Origin Group Graduates 15 Interns, Offers Job Opportunities

LAGOS – Origin Tech Group has graduated 15 interns from its flagship Origin Eagle Internship Programme, aimed at developing professionals in all fields for Nigeria. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for…

Excuse me?! All the records Adebayo broke in his 83-point night

Heat big man Bam Adebayo just put up the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history.

ESPN•3/11/2026