The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a high-level directive to Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to implement a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for detecting meter tampering and electricity theft. Contained in Order No. NERC/2014/148, this regulatory move is a critical step toward closing the “legitimacy gap” in the power sector and securing the nation’s […]
Indian High Commissioner Amb. Abhishek Singh has revealed that Indian companies have cumulatively invested approximately $27 billion into the Nigerian economy. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 India Trade Expo in Lagos, Singh highlighted the expansive footprint of over 200 Indian-owned or operated firms currently driving growth across the federation. This investment marks a […]
The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Mahdavi Raja, has formally assured the public that Nigerian citizens residing in Iran remain safe despite the intensifying military standoff involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. During a news conference held on Thursday in Abuja, the envoy confirmed that there have been no reports of harm to Nigerians living […]
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has issued a stern warning that it may boycott the 2027 general elections unless the National Assembly urgently amends several contentious provisions in the newly passed Electoral Act 2026. This position was detailed in a communiqué released on Thursday following a General Assembly meeting in Abuja, jointly signed by the […]
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, led by Community Action Against Plastic Waste and the Young Female Journalists Network, has declared its support for Nigeria’s proposed ban on single-use plastics. Speaking at a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee in Abuja, the coalition’s representative, Ms. Errit Effanga, emphasized that the […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has successfully coordinated the assisted voluntary evacuation of 179 Nigerian migrants who were stranded in crisis-torn Sudan. According to a statement released on Thursday by Elijah Elaigwu, IOM’s Senior Communication Assistant, the returnees arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday. This operation, conducted from Port Sudan, […]
The Federal Government has clarified that the recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval to amend the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Act does not equate PhD degrees with medical fellowship qualifications. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa issued the clarification on Thursday in Abuja to dispel reports suggesting that a PhD would be placed on […]
The Commonwealth national trials are set for a high-stakes conclusion this Friday at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex in Lagos, as athletes compete for the final 10 slots on Nigeria’s boxing squad. Since the competition began on Tuesday, 128 boxers—comprising 101 men and 27 women—have been battling for the opportunity to represent the nation at […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has transitioned to a temporary hybrid payment system at airport toll gates following a directive from President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the complications arising from a sudden shift to a cashless policy. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, announced the change in Lagos on Thursday, noting that the […]
The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has issued a strong advisory to business owners to adopt rigorous record-keeping practices to protect themselves against incorrect tax assessments. Speaking at a sensitization seminar in Ilorin on Thursday, Godwin Oyedokun, a Professor of Accounts and Finance at the University of Ibadan, emphasized that accurate […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the promotion of Alhaji Ibrahim Masari to the position of Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Masari previously served the administration as the Senior Special Assistant on Political Affairs following his initial appointment in […]
The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate destruction of all shrines and deities in the Amasiri community of Afikpo Local Government Area following a gruesome land dispute with neighboring Okporojo in Edda Local Government Area. Governor Francis Nwifuru issued the directive on Friday through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, following […]
Tricycle operators in Calabar, popularly known as “Keke Riders,” took to the streets on Thursday to protest a rising tide of alleged extortion, multiple taxation, and harassment by various ticket agents and task force groups. The demonstrators expressed frustration over being forced to pay unexplained levies at multiple locations throughout the city, a situation they […]
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has announced the deployment of a specialized battalion to Kwande Local Government Area in Benue State to bolster security and restore order. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi on Thursday, the COAS detailed a comprehensive strategy that combines kinetic military action with […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the formal resolution of the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, following a successful settlement agreement between the Federal Government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited. The announcement was made on Thursday during a high-level meeting at the State House, which included Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, […]
Data from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that approximately 2,553,132.90 kilograms of illicit drugs were intercepted at Nigerian seaports between 2021 and 2025. These seizures, valued at more than N3 trillion, highlight the immense scale of maritime trafficking and the intensified enforcement efforts currently reshaping Nigeria’s gateways. The volume of interceptions […]
Canal+ has announced the impending shutdown of the video streaming platform Showmax as part of a sweeping cost-cutting strategy following its acquisition of MultiChoice. According to an exclusive report by Variety, the decision was finalized by the Showmax board to reflect a renewed focus on financial discipline and investment optimization. While a specific final date […]
The Federal Government has formally directed the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to intensify its regulatory oversight by enhancing port cost monitoring, refining dispute resolution mechanisms, and leveraging data analytics. This mandate was delivered on Thursday by Mrs. Fatima Sugra Mahmood, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, during the Council’s […]
The Nigeria Police Force has achieved a significant breakthrough following the violent disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress in Akure, Ondo State. Detectives from the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja have arrested a key suspect, identified as Eniba, a known associate of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has successfully intercepted a suspected drug trafficker, 45-year-old Ashiru Bala, in possession of 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. The arrest took place at the suspect’s residence in Lambu village, located within the Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement released […]