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Business
LG autonomy: Nigerian govt directs 774 councils to open account with CBN
The 774 local government areas in Nigeria have been mandated to open dedicated accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria,…
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Nigerian News
NCC approves 50% tariff hike for telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has approved tariff adjustment, as requested by telecoms operators, capping maximum increment at 50 per…
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Nigerian News
Tough times don’t last, Nigerians will soon laugh — Adesina
Femi Adesina, a former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has urged Nigerians to be patient…
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World/Foreign News
TikTok ban: Trump gives 75-day grace period
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the…
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World/Foreign News
Trump revokes ‘nearly 80 destructive radical executive actions’ of Biden administration
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took gigantic steps to revoke immediate past U.S. president Joe Biden’s policies by signing…
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Politics
Gov. Okpebholo allocates portfolios to new commissioners in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has on Tuesday sworn in six commissioners into the State Executive Council and assigned them…
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Health/Lifestyle
WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organisation
Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday, said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to addressing security threats
The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to effectively address all security threats facing…
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Politics
Nigeria accepts invitation to join BRICS as a partner country
The ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner…
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Business
Dangote seeks revocation of NNPCL, AA Rano, AYM Shafa, others import licences
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja why it issued…
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Nigerian News
EFCC faults social media narratives about killing of officer by ‘Yahoo boy’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, expresses grief on the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of…
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Nigerian News
Over 18 transmission towers vandalised in January — TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says more than 18 transmission towers were vandalised between January 9 and January 14…
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Sport
Enyimba crashes out from CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba International FC of Aba was on Sunday eliminated from the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup, following its 3-1 loss to…
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World/Foreign News
First 3 hostages released from Gaza back in Israel
Three female hostages released by Hamas have been reunited with their mothers. The freed hostages are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher…
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Business
AfDB partners U.S. on credit rating platform for African markets
The African Development Bank, AfDB, has signed a 700,000 dollars Donor Contribution Agreement with Prosper Africa, a U.S. Presidential initiative,…
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Politics
Tinubu commends state governors for endorsing tax reform bills
President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, following their endorsement of the four…
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Metro
Works minister orders removal of speed bumps on highways nationwide
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways to improve traffic…
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Nigerian News
Dangote raises petrol price to N955/litre for bulk buyers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has communicated an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to…
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Nigerian News
7 feared dead, dozens burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Suleja
At least seven people have been feared dead, and over 80 others severely burnt following a petrol tanker explosion along…
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Nigerian News
FAAC: Nigerian federal, states, local governments share N1.424 trn December 2024 revenue
A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being December 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the federal government,…
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Politics
Obasa, 3 other lawmakers absent as Lagos Assembly names new principal officers
The Lagos State House of Assembly has named four new principal officers following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru…
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Metro
Blackout looms as vandals attack 132KV underground cables supplying power to parts of Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says vandals have again vandalised its 132 Kilo Volt, KV, transmission line and underground…
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Politics
Appeal Court reaffirms Abure as LP National Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP.…
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Nigerian News
Umahi: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Is Included In 2025 Budget, Erroneously Written As Lagos-PH Road
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that funding for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project was included in the…
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Entertainment
Alleged diversion of $345,000: Court orders arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s manager
Alleged diversion of $345,000: Court orders arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s manager A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian governors succumb to Tinubu’s pressure, approve tax reform bills
After months of lobbying, Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, comprising all the 36 state governors in Nigeria, has approved the controversial…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu congratulates Okonjo-Iweala, others on UNILAG’s honorary doctorate awards
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, DG, World Trade Organisation; Fola Adeola, co-founder of GTBank Plc; and Kola…
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Nigerian News
NASS‘ll collaborate with executive to deliver realistic 2025 budget – Akpabio
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will collaborate with the executive arm of government to deliver a realistic…
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Tech
Telecoms tariff hike won’t be more than 60%, says Bosun Tijani
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the impending telecommunications tariff hike won’t be…
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Sport
Diallo’s hat-trick rescues Manchester United against Southampton
Amad Diallo struck a 12-minute hat-trick in a dramatic finish as Manchester United came from behind to snatch a 3-1…
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Politics
Governor Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council, Exempts Two Key Cabinet Members
The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian Leaders Honor Fallen Heroes on 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, led other prominent Nigerian leaders to lay wreaths at the Arcade, Abuja, in celebration of…
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Politics
FG Urges Emir Sanusi to Prioritise National Unity Over Personal Grievances
The Federal Government has addressed remarks made by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, during a public event in Lagos…
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Business
Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Have Started Yielding Positive Results
President Bola Tinubu has painted a bright picture of the Nigerian economy saying the nation’s economic reforms have started yielding…
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Sport
Paris Olympics Medals Deemed ‘Defective’ to Be Replaced, Says IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Monday that defective medals from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be…
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Politics
I’ll no longer advise Tinubu administration on economy, says Emir Sanusi
The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that would no longer advise President Tinubu administration on how to…
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Nigerian News
There can’t be two Emirs of Kano, Falana tells Tinubu
A senior lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has affirmed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the legitimate emir of Kano.…
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Politics
Soludo says “conspiracy of silence” fueling criminal activities in Anambra
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says “conspiracy of silence” by the people is fuelling criminal activities such as kidnapping…
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World/Foreign News
UAE president to visit Nigeria in 2025
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has accepted President Bola Tinubu’s invitation…
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Education
NASS absolves JAMB of alleged misappropriation
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has exonerated the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, of alleged misappropriation of…
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