Dangote Refinery Crashes Petrol Prices to ₦739/Litre at MRS Stations Nationwide, Issues Hotline to Report Overcharging Amid 50m Litre Daily Supply Guarantee In a massive shift for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully forced a downward review of fuel prices nationwide, launching its petrol at a retail price of ₦739 per litre […]
FG Temporarily Opens Landmark Bodo-Bonny Road, Ending Decades of Risky Sea Travel for Yuletide Commuters Amid Strict 7PM Night Ban In what many residents are calling a “Christmas miracle,” the Federal Government has officially opened the gates of the ₦280 billion Bodo-Bonny Road to public traffic, providing a safe, overland passage for thousands of Nigerians […]
1st Choice Properties Launches West Africa’s First Anti-Fraud App, Moves to Protect Nigerians From ₦100bn Annual Losses In a major bid to sanitize Nigeria’s high-risk property market, tech-driven firm 1st Choice Properties Limited has launched a landmark mobile application aimed at ending the reign of “land grabbers” and fraudulent agents. Unveiled in Lagos, the “1st Choice […]
Kano Police Command Intensifies Festive Patrols, Bans Fireworks and Unauthorized Horse Riding to Ensure Secure Christmas and New Year Celebrations The Kano State Police Command has transitioned to a state of heightened operational readiness, deploying thousands of officers and specialized tactical units to ensure a peaceful environment for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. […]
Senate Rises in Defence of Ambassador-Designate Over ‘Ekiti Gaffe,’ Dismisses Viral Memory Lapse as Stress-Induced Error The Nigerian Senate has officially weighed in on the viral controversy surrounding ambassadorial nominee Emmanuel Adeyemi, describing his inability to name all three senators from his home state of Ekiti as a “minor lapse” that should not overshadow his […]
Nigerian Troops Kill 21 Boko Haram Insurgents in Borno Ambush, Intercept Massive Logistics Convoy and Lagos-Registered Supply Vehicle In a significant blow to the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgency, the Nigerian Army has confirmed the neutralization of 21 terrorists following a fierce ambush on a strategic logistics convoy in Borno State. The operation, which […]
Heirs Energies Secures $750m Afreximbank Facility to Double Production and Fast-Track Nigeria’s Energy Sufficiency Goals In a landmark move for Africa’s indigenous energy sector, Heirs Energies Limited has secured a $750 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to significantly scale its oil and gas operations. The agreement was finalized during a high-profile […]
FCCPC Issues Stern Warning to Transporters Over ‘Exorbitant’ Fares, Vows to Penalise Operators for Consumer Exploitation Amid Holiday Rush The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a high-level warning to interstate transport operators across Nigeria, declaring that while the law allows for price adjustments in a deregulated market, the “systemic exploitation” of […]
Wabara Offers Governor Otti Automatic PDP Ticket, Calls for ‘Prodigal Son’ to Abandon Labour Party and Return Home In a move that has sent tremors through the political foundations of Abia State, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has officially offered Governor Alex Otti an “open-door” return […]
Tinubu Hails DSS DG Over IPI Award, Commends Agency’s Transition from Media Hostility to Constructive Dialogue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm felicitations to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, following his recognition by the International Press Institute (IPI) as a champion of press freedom in Nigeria. […]
FG Commends Lafiagi Community for Sustaining Peace, Urges BUA Foods to Fast-Track Completion of Integrated Sugar Complex The Federal Government has lauded the people of the Lafiagi Emirate in Kwara State for their unwavering support and the maintenance of a peaceful atmosphere, which it described as the “gold standard” for host community relations in Nigeria’s […]
RCCG Isolo Hosts ‘Jesus Market,’ Distributes Free Food Packages and Household Essentials to Hundreds of Lagos Residents As the Christmas festivities approach, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Prosperity Assembly, has brought relief to hundreds of families in the Isolo area of Lagos by distributing free food and essential items. The outreach, tagged “Jesus […]
Governor Yusuf Completes N15.67bn Debt Settlement to 3,400 Former Kano Councillors, Vows to End Era of Unpaid Entitlements Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially closed a decade-long chapter of financial uncertainty for local government officials, completing the final payment of a ₦15.67 billion debt owed to former councillors. The final disbursement of ₦8.26 billion, […]
PSG Edge Flamengo in Dramatic 2-1 Shootout to Secure Historic Sextuple and Intercontinental Cup Glory Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has etched its name into the pantheon of footballing greats tonight, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by defeating Brazilian giants Flamengo to lift the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The victory, achieved in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout at the […]
JAMB to Accredit 1,039 CBT Centres, Partners CAC to Permanently Ban Directors of Blacklisted Facilities The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially set the wheels in motion for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), announcing plans to accredit a record 1,039 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the federation. The Registrar of the […]
Ogun Customs Command Intercepts N2bn Contraband in Two Weeks, Seizes Narcotics and Substandard Food Items in Major Border Crackdown The Ogun Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dealt a massive blow to economic saboteurs, intercepting various contraband goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦2,006,008,898 in just two weeks of […]
Senate Repeals ‘Archaic’ 1956 Audit Act, Passes New Federal Audit Bill to Crack Down on Financial Mismanagement In a historic move to overhaul Nigeria’s financial oversight mechanisms, the Senate concluded the amendment of the 69-year-old Audit Ordinance of 1956. This legislative milestone effectively repeals the colonial-era law and introduces the Federal Audit Service Bill, 2025, a […]
EU Commits to Powering 10 Gombe PHCs and Local Businesses with 300kW Solar Microgrids Under Nigeria Solar for Health Project The European Union (EU) has announced a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure in Gombe State, revealing plans to install solar microgrids with a cumulative capacity exceeding 300 kilowatts (300kW) to provide reliable, 24-hour electricity to […]
Datesstore Nigeria Partners Saudi Arabia for Raw Materials, Seedlings, and Technology to Establish Africa’s Largest Date Processing Hub In a major step toward boosting Nigeria’s agro-processing and non-oil export sector, Datesstore Nigeria Limited has announced a strategic partnership with key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia to establish a robust and sustainable date processing industry within the […]
UNDP, Mastercard Foundation, and NerdzFactory Champion Innovation at Lagos Showcase, Provide Grants to Scale Young African Innovates Solutions A major push to harness youth-led solutions for economic transformation took center stage in Lagos, as the NerdzFactory Company, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mastercard Foundation, organized the Innovation State Showcase for […]