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By Idowu Isamotu, Daniel Adaji, Abuja & Abdullateef Aliyu, Lagos The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday rejected the federal government’s proposed six-month N70,000 transportation allowance for workers. The Congress, which described the government’s plan as a “haphazard measure” to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal ...
The House of Representatives yesterday invited the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan to appear before its Committee on Electoral Matters to brief lawmakers on the commission’s preparedness for the 2027 general elections. The House asked the INEC chairman to appear within seven legislative days ...
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has disowned a campaign timetable in circulation, purportedly from the ADC is false and not from the party. Director, Media and Publicity, ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan in a statement also clarified that “the document did not emanate from the Council ...
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has urged voters in Southern Kaduna to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027, citing their administration’s projects and policies in the area. Katung said the two leaders have demonstrated commitment to the development of Southern Kaduna ...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) held an introductory diplomatic and ministerial meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, to lay the foundation for future cooperation in a spirit of fraternity, mutual respect, and recognition of their deep historical ...
…NASS approved all loan requests since 2023 President Bola Tinubu’s fresh request for $21.67 billion in external loans is emerging
OPay is leveraging its merchant network, mobile payment technology and customer service to expand access to financial services in Nigeria,
E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform charges, saying the expenses are eroding their earnings and making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses. The drivers said they often struggled to make enough money to ...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Onoja Samuel, for allegedly firing gunshots into the air at Kubwa Market in Abuja. The officer, a Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC), was arrested on Wednesday after a distress call ...
…one-way ticket nears N400,000 For millions of Nigerians travelling to the South-East for the annual Yuletide pilgrimage, home is more
A supplier dispute has halted production of Boeing’s 777 freighter for almost two months, raising concerns over deliveries to major cargo operators. With dozens of aircraft still on order and the next-generation 777-8 freighter not expected until around 2029, the disruption comes at a critical time for Boeing’s freighter business ...
Lagos State is emerging as a major battleground ahead of the 2027 general election. The political twist from the 2023
• Senate President expresses optimism over decentralised policing •Urges northern youths to mobilise support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election • Says economic reforms need time to deliver results •Warns against paid social media propaganda Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday disclosed that about 30 state ...
•Iyabo Obasanjo: Ogun APC afraid of facing Adebutu Alex Enumah in Abuja and James Sowole in Abeokuta The National Vice Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in the South-west, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, and a governorship candidate under the platform of the Action Alliance (AA), Prof Awofala Awolola, have threatened to ...
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The African Energy Chamber (AEC), has honoured the Country Director of Schlumberger Nigeria Limited (SLB), Dr Nosa Omorodion, for his more than three-decade contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s energy industry. The Executive Chairman of AEC, N.Y Ayuk, said the recognition included Omorodion’s role in technology development ...
As PBAT Door-to-Door Movement set to unveil book on Tinubu’s reform agenda Juliet Akoje in Abuja The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as necessary and bold decisions that are beginning to deliver results despite ...
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Week, earlier scheduled to hold on November 15, 2026, has been rescheduled to December 13–19 to enable stakeholders to align the programme with the ongoing power sector reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The convener of NESI Week, Dr. Obiora ...
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The acting President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Bayelsa State, Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, has called on parties involved in the organisation’s leadership dispute to suspend all activities surrounding the planned Igbo Day celebration in Yenagoa until pending court cases are resolved. In a statement made available to journalists ...
• Sounds upbeat on successful electoral outcome based on his outstanding performance •Tells party faithful Tinubu’s re-election is a task that must be done Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has set in motion the machinery for its 2027 electioneering following the inauguration of a ...
Bennett Oghifo As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Stroke Day today, Thursday, Stroke Action Nigeria (SAN) has called on Nigerians to recognise the warning signs of stroke and seek immediate medical attention, warning that delays could cost lives and leave survivors with permanent disabilities. The ...
Stakeholders promoting indigenous languages in Nigeria, including a prominent publisher, Kunle Babarinde, and the Yoruba Tooto Cooperative Society, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent the proposed removal of indigenous languages from the country’s academic curriculum. The Federal Ministry of Education is reportedly proposing to replace the indigenous languages ...
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to align Nigeria’s education system with labour market demands through curriculum reforms, expanded technical and vocational training, digital skills development and entrepreneurship education to boost job creation and economic growth. Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit ...
• Initial phase to cost $100m, SEDC commits $3m •Tinubu: Region must rise from potential to reality •Mbah, other governors pledge support for project Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia The federal government has taken a firm step towards facilitating the rapid industrialisation of the South-east zone of the country by establishing ...
• IKEDC: We have achieved 85% metering of customers, call for end to equipment vandalisation •CDC Leader: Electricity supply has improved a bit Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Competition (FCCPC) has tasked electricity distribution companies (Discos) to be transparent in executing investments by consumers and communities in ...
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has disclosed that the total amount released under the Basic Health Care Provi-sion Fund (BHCPF) between the first disbursement in 2019 and September 2026 stands at N422.3 billion, with N323.6 billion already disbursed. The disclosure came as the federal government pushed for a ...
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The UK Government and FSD Africa are targeting N3.75 billion in domestic investment to finance women-led businesses in Nigeria, in a move aimed at addressing a funding gap that continues to constrain the growth of small enterprises. The initiative, backed by a $335,000 grant from FSD ...
• To deliver 2 million workers by 2030 Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and other continental partners have canvassed urgent prioritisation of community health workforce, warning that Africa’s health sovereignty will remain an illusion unless community health workers were ...
• Expects compliance with January 2027 deadline, warns of sanctions for deliberate non-compliance •NITDA: 326 MDAs spent N3.8trn on technology in 3 Years Nume Ekeghe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have disclosed that only 57 per cent of financial institutions are ready for ...
• Abuja seeks Japanese capital, technology transfer as Tokyo promises faster visa processing Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria is seeking to establish a joint industrial and investment hub with Japan to attract foreign capital, accelerate technology transfer and position local businesses to tap into Japanese supply chains and the wider ...
• US Embassy official discloses AI data centre deal Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, yesterday dismissed reports that Nigeria had sold $700 billion worth of solid mineral assets to the United States, insisting that the bilateral agreement between both countries involves no transfer ...
• Tinubu orders minister to fix Mambila crisis •Govt eyes 270gw by 2060 Peter Uzoho Nigeria’s power sector recorded losses of about N150 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, exceeding regulatory targets. This has prompted the federal government to consider payment assurance guarantees to prevent further accumulation of ...
• Says proven track record key to securing financing •Plant utilisation rises to 81% after two years at 60% Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, has called for greater certainty in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, cautioning that ...
…hits N1,840 Nigerian manufacturers face another jump in energy costs after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its gantry price for diesel
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, has pledged to sustain efforts to improve service delivery and address complaints from candidates and other stakeholders, declaring that he would not rest on his oars until complaints against the board were reduced to zero. Aina made the ...
Three HOA complaints and a trashed backyard expose secret parties, forcing a family to confront betrayal, job loss, and whether trust can be rebuilt.
President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr Wale Babalakin, following the recent settlement agreement resolving the more than 18-year impasse surrounding Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), which he described as a victory for Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony involving ...
Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has received an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), during its 14th convocation in Ekiti State. This is as the state governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II ...
Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco this afternoon with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. The match will kick off at 3pm Morocco time (4pm in Nigeria). The clash with Mexico ...
Vicky Lopez has paid a glowing tribute to her Nigerian mother after she won a Ballon d’Or for Young Talent of the Year for the second time running. The Spain and Barcelona Femeni star, 20, dedicated her achievement to Nigerian mother, Joy Felix, who died from a brain tumour when ...
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) RT. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has charged Nigerian athletes to be courteous, bold and disciplined as they pursue medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will take place in Dakar ...
Excitement is building in the air as the prestigious 2026 1XCup Grassroots Football Tournament in Lagos State cruises to final matches this weekend. Already, two teams, Young Strikers FC of Lagos Island and Tonic FC of Ikorodu will battle for the star prize of the biggest grassroots football tournament in ...
After going six matches unbeaten at the ongoing FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, the Future Eagles finally succumbed to superior firepower, losing 3-6 to their counterparts from Benin Republic on Wednesday evening. Captain Timothy Ogar Ijachi netted twice to climb to 11 goals in the tournament, while ...
A Technical Team led by GCU Relays Coordinator, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtd), and NAATO President, Prof. Jeff Okpako, have concluded the final facility inspection of the Government College Ughelli Athletics Arena, inclusive of the tartan track, just as entries have closed for the eighth edition of the annual Intercollegiate Meet ...
KALU OKORONKWO pays tribute to Rabiu Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC, at 70 At 70, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ph.D, former Governor of Kano State and Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, represents one of the most intriguing ...
Taxation is one of the most important instruments through which governments finance public services, build infrastructure and drive national development. Yet, the success of any tax system depends not only on the laws governing revenue collection but also on the confidence citizens have in the institutions responsible for administering those ...
In a move to strengthen leadership capacity, deepen operational expertise and sustain its growth trajectory, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has elevated Captains James Adaviruku Onipe, and Ikechukwu Paul-Ugochukwu, to the positions of Director of Flight Operations (DFO) and Chief Pilot (CP), respectively. Effective November 1, 2026 ...
Rivals of the ruling party need to step up their efforts to surmount the daunting hurdles, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE In two and half months from now, Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will produce our next set of political leaders, hopefully. At the moment, we’re saddled with various shades of anticipation ...
States should assist children’s education by accessing the funds in their back yard The revelation that more than N267 billion in released basic education intervention funds remained unspent as of August 2026 should concern all stakeholders in the country, especially at a period when millions of children are not in ...
Kayode Tokede Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) yesterday released its unaudited consolidated and separate financial statements as of September 30, 2026, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) with a Profit Before Tax of N879.9 billion. The N879.9 billion PBT was driven by sustained growth ...
SITA has agreed to acquire Flightscape, CAE Inc.’s airline operations software business, whose solutions help airlines plan flights, manage crews, control operations, coordinate ground activities and deliver in-flight services. According to experts, the acquisition will help airlines make better operational decisions and coordinate recovery more effectively across the aviation ecosystem ...
The UN Biodiversity Conference has entered its final week with initial decisions adopted and hundreds of millions of dollars pledged, as governments tackle tough negotiations on biodiversity finance and economic incentives driving nature loss. The conference, comprising COP 17, 12th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety ...
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has secured the Air Algeria ground handling contract for Lagos and Abuja. The contract represents another milestone in SAHCO’s growth trajectory, reinforcing the confidence international airlines continue to place in the company’s operational capabilities, service quality and commitment to global aviation standards. According to ...
A new grandmother feels excluded by her daughter-in-law’s 14 baby rules, until her son challenges the double standard and both families find a fairer way forward.
Nigeria is losing about 300 hectares of forest daily, while more than 4,000 illegal miners have been displaced from Gashaka-Gumti National Park following security operations, the National Park Service (NPS) has disclosed. The Conservator-General of the service, Ibrahim Goni, raised the concerns in Abuja while receiving members of the Environmental ...
Mega international carrier, United Airlines, has reported pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3 percent in the third quarter of 2026. Adjusted pre-tax earnings1 were $1.1 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 6.2 percent. Within the period, fuel expense was up $1.8 billion, compared to ...
Former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Richard Aisuebeogun, has identified six critical performance indicators that should guide airport development in Nigeria, stressing that infrastructure projects should be assessed by operational performance, safety, cargo throughput, passenger demand, connectivity and financial sustainability rather than their physical scale ...
Environmental activist and Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, has called on political leaders and citizens to prioritise environmental justice, accountability and the restoration of degraded communities in the Niger Delta. Bassey made the call while delivering a lecture titled “Leadership for Environmental Justice ...
Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Federal University of Health Sciences, Osun State, Professor Musa Muhibi, has called for accurate genotype testing and genetic counselling to reduce the burden of sickle cell disease and help individuals make informed reproductive decisions. He made the call while delivering the 11th Faysol Oluwakemi ...
The Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) has called on the Federal Government to review the nomenclature of Dental Surgery Technology and improve the welfare and career progression of Dental Technologists across the country. The association also renewed its demand for an enhanced entry point for Dental Technology Officers ...
Abdulsamad Rabiu, BUA Group chairman and former husband of the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has shared photos from a surprise visit by the minister to his Abuja office, saying their friendship and mutual respect have endured beyond their marriage. Rabiu disclosed the visit ...
Forty-two survivors of gender-based violence missed access to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) because they presented at healthcare facilities after the critical 72-hour window, highlighting gaps in timely support for survivors in Oyo State. The disclosure was made by Temitope Akinola, Assistant Technical Officer at APIN Public Health Initiatives, at a ...
Stories by Emma Okonji Synafare Energy, a supply chain trade company, that focuses on financing of renewable energy products, celebrated its 2nd year anniversary in Lagos, where it offered between N10 million and N100 million to 100 SME businesses that trade on renewable energy to support and grow their businesses ...
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc has launched DAWN: DBN Action for Women in Nigeria, unveiled its DBN Impact Report and presented the DBN MSME Data Assets at the seventh edition of its Annual Lecture, held at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Themed: ‘From Policy to Prosperity: Translating ...
esentry, a managed security services provider serving organisations across Africa, hosted a 10km Cybersecurity Walk through Yaba and surrounding communities in Lagos, as part of activities marking this year’s cybersecurity awareness month, which holds every October. The initiative brought together cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts to promote digital safety and public ...
Association says charges account for up to 60% of fibre deployment costs By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged state governments to abolish right-of-way charges on telecommunications infrastructure, warning that the fees account for up to 60 per cent of fibre-optic deployment ...
Africa Tech Alliance Forum has named Digital Encode Limited, Nigerian cybersecurity and information security advisory firm as the lead sponsor of the sixth edition of its Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 6.0). The organisers also announced additional speakers for the continental technology gathering scheduled for November in Lagos. The speakers ...
PalmPay has been recognised at the 2026 BrandCom Awards as the Most Innovative Fintech Brand 2026, highlighting its efforts to improve digital banking through reliable transactions, enhanced security, and customer-focused financial solutions. The recognition reflects PalmPay’s commitment to developing practical innovations that address everyday banking needs. With a 99.9 per ...
The African Brands Congress (ABC) is set to bring together business executives, marketing professionals, technology experts, policymakers and brand owners from across Africa and beyond to explore howArtificial Intelligence (AI) can transform brand development, consumer engagement and business competitiveness. The congress is designed to provide industry stakeholders with practical insights ...
Emma Okonji The percentage of subscribers utilising telecommunications services per various mobile phone generations currently being deployed in Nigeria, such as 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, has continued to widen with 4G and 2G leading in terms of percentage share and market penetration, despite the hype that accompanied 5G ...
Emma Okonji Stakeholders in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have stressed the need for the adoption and implementation of the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) in Nigeria in order to protect all websites on .ng domain name, and by extension, the country’s digital ecosystem and to build resilience around ...
The Federation of Ibadan Indigenes Medical Practitioners (FIIMEP) has sought the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, for medical outreach programmes, scholarships for indigent medical students and the proposed establishment of a state university of medical sciences in Ibadan. The federation made the appeal during a ...
Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated marketing communication consultancy firms, has emerged Public Relations Agency of the Year at the 2026 Brandcom Awards held in Lagos. The agency was also crowned for its work in corporate communication and brand public relations, emerging as the Most Outstanding Agency in ...
FIIRO directors have dismissed petition against DG Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, listing research projects carried out under his administration. You should see their reason.
Nigeria’s oil and gas resources alone will not secure the financing needed to develop them. Investors need confidence that agreed terms will endure, buyers will take the output and operators will deliver, NLNG has said, citing its Train 7 expansion as evidence of how these conditions can unlock capital for ...
Raheem Akingbolu The growing influence of technology, changing consumer expectations and economic pressures is forcing businesses to reconsider how they build and sustain their brands, with industry experts warning that advertising and public relations alone can no longer guarantee consumer loyalty. The warning formed the central message at Brandcomfest 2026 ...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the projects will strengthen transportation networks, improve connectivity, and facilitate economic activities by constructing, reconstructing, and rehabilitating critical road corridors.
The African Development Bank says African governments must make biodiversity conservation a national investment priority and integrate it into development planning to close the continent’s biodiversity financing gap.
ProvidusUnity Bank has enabled eligible customers to use their Mastercard cards on Google Pay, expanding payment options through compatible mobile devices. The development builds on the Bank’s early investment in tokenisation and its focus on secure, convenient digital payments. The journey began in 2021, when ProvidusBank collaborated with Mastercard and ...
The United Kingdom officially announced a salary requirement for foreign workers, sparking discussion among employers, sponsors, and immigration observers.
The proposed presentation is expected to enable the National Assembly to begin considering the budget ahead of the 2027 fiscal year.