The federal government has approved the refinancing of approximately ₦4 trillion in power-sector debts owed to 27 generation companies for unpaid invoices dating from 2015 to 2023. According to Finance
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Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation After 10 Years
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which was put on hold about ten years ago following a court
EFCC Hands Over $225,895, ₦62.79m Recovered Funds to Foreign Victims
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, March 13, 2026, handed over a total sum of $225,895 (Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five United States
Naira Rebounds To ₦1,363.5/$
The naira on Friday strengthened to close at ₦1,363.5 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The development followed a sharp depreciation at the start of the week, according
Lagos Residents Protest Unreliable Power Supply, Demand Immediate Action
Residents of Lagos on Friday took to the streets to express their frustration over persistent electricity outages, condemning the state’s power supply as “epileptic” and unsustainable for daily life and
₦1.2bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Says He Delivered $15m Cash to Ex-NIMASA DG Akpobolokemi
A prosecution witness in the ongoing fraud trial involving former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi, on Thursday told the court that he
Former Jigawa Gov Sule Lamido, Sons, Family Firms for Fresh Arraignment in Alleged ₦1.35bn Fraud April 1
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 1, 2026, for the fresh arraignment of former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, over ₦1.35
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Dangote Refinery announced the import of 4,000 natural gas‑powered trucks to deliver products directly to large customers nationwide. The investment aims to lower logistics costs and improve availability by bypassing
The Academic Staff Union of Universities warned it may embark on a nationwide strike if long‑standing issues—such as the renegotiation of a 2009 agreement and salary arrears—remain unresolved. The union
A federal high court in Abuja arraigned five men in connection with the June 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, which left dozens dead and many injured. The
Airtel said high device costs and limited affordability are weighing on 5G adoption, even as operators commit new capital to improve service quality. Regulators expect noticeable improvements within months as
After a week‑long warning strike, nurses’ unions suspended industrial action following discussions with federal officials. The agreement includes timelines to review pay scales, address shortages through accelerated recruitment, and improve
MTN Nigeria reported a return to profitability in the first half of 2025, supported by growth in active data users and price adjustments. Management highlighted ongoing network investments and a
Public hospital nurses launched a one‑week warning strike, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions. Talks with government negotiators stalled, with union leaders warning of a possible
Nigeria’s Super Falcons clinched a record‑extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic comeback win over hosts Morocco in Rabat. The result underlined the team’s continental dominance
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that at least 652 children died from malnutrition in Katsina State during the first half of 2025, amid funding cuts and heightened insecurity. The group
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