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FG Finally Okays Payments to 1,240 Local Contractors
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal […]
Women May Hold Just 2.7% of Senate Seats After 2027 Elections, Coalition Warns
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja A coalition of women-led groups have declared that Nigeria could see its lowest female representation in the Senate since the return […]
Three dead as Warri–Itakpe train derails in Delta
At least three persons have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train operating along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor in Agbor, Delta State, on […]
New Power Minister Pledges Gradual But Steady Improvement in Electricity Supply Nationwide
• Tinubu administers oath of office on two ministers – power, and state for foreign affairs Deji Elumoye in Abuja New Minister of Power, Mr […]
“Everything extra is now considered luxury” — Woman explains why family chose gas over shawarma
A woman has sparked conversations online after sharing how her family abandoned plans for a shawarma dinner and instead spent the money on cooking gas. […]
How bandits ambushed, abducted 39 Zamfara elders during reconciliation meeting
Panic has gripped Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State after bandits abducted 39 persons during a reconciliation meeting reportedly initiated […]
How bandits ambushed, abducted 39 Zamfara elders on reconciliation meeting
Panic has gripped Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State after bandits abducted 39 persons during a reconciliation meeting reportedly initiated […]
Telcos Reject NBS’ Report on Foreign Capital Inflow, Call for Enhanced Investment Reporting Framework
Emma Okonji Telecoms operators (Telcos) under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have rejected the Q1 2026 Capital Importation Report […]
Lady I helped secure a job at my company wants me sacked — Man shares
A workplace dispute has sparked debate online after a man claimed that a female neighbour he helped secure employment at his company later attempted to […]
Tinubu: Lagos is Africa’s Gateway to Global Capital
• Says investments, enterprise will drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy target •Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma, Otti, Sule, Mutfwang woo investors Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday […]
SSB Tax Bill: LCCI Warns on Potential Economic Consequences of Additional Burden on Manufacturing Sector
Dike Onwuamaeze Following the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed […]
UN Group Writes FG, Warns Against Violation of Women, Girls’ Rights in Nigeria
• Says Christians, other religious minority communities targeted •Calls for prosecution of perpetrators, remedies for victims and survivors Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A group of […]
Africa CDC, WHO Launch Unified Ebola Response, to Raise $518m for African Countries’ Support
Dike Onwuamaeze Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a joint continental preparedness and six-month response […]
Bayelsa PDP Candidate Pledges to Float Trust Fund for Senatorial District
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Richard Akinaka, at weekend embarked on strategic discussions with key […]
Drama as man collects back ₦5,000 after elder says cash gift is too small
A man has sparked conversation online after sharing how he took back a ₦5,000 gift he initially intended for an elderly man who later rejected […]
IATA: Airlines Face Extra $100bn Jet Fuel Bill This Year
• Aviation fuel prices expected to rise 70% across 2026 • Global industry profits to halve to $23bn • Association says Nigeria among most expensive […]
FG Protests Mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa
• Ojukwu assures govt still going ahead with repatriation of distressed citizens •Says retaliatory measures not ruled out Deji Elumoye in Abuja The federal government […]
FCCPC Seals PWAN Operational HQs Over Non-allocation of Fully Paid 20 Plots of Land to Subscriber
Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday sealed the operational premises of PWAN Max Property and Business Solution Limited in Sangotedo, […]
Despite Decline to N34.79tn, Foreign Trade Records N7.55tn Surplus Amid Lower Import Bill in Q1
• Crude oil remains country’s dominant export commodity with N11.20 trillion contribution, agricultural exports fall by 11.39% •India emerges Nigeria’s major trade partner James Emejo […]