Consumers and builders across several states in Nigeria are grappling with fresh increases in cement prices, with a 50kg bag now selling between N10,500 and N11,000 in many markets, intensifying pressure on construction costs and housing affordability.
Market surveys across...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has uncovered patterns of suspected price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the December 2025 festive season, raising fresh concerns over consumer exploitation and competition in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The findings were contained...
Political tensions are rising ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria as opposition leaders push for an immediate review of the Electoral Act 2026, while the Senate insists any amendment must follow legislative procedures.
Leaders of the opposition, including...
The Kaduna State Government has officially taken over the Ahmadu Bello Stadium following the transfer of ownership from the Federal Government, a move authorities say will accelerate sports development and economic growth.
The handover was facilitated through the National Sports...
The Presidency has accused opposition parties of spreading disinformation and misrepresenting recent amendments to the Electoral Act, urging them to stop what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” against the law and the All Progressives Congress-led administration.
In...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from the primaries ahead of the 2027 election, will run from April 23 to May 30, 2026.
This was contained in the...
Kogi State has obtained the Declaration Licence for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, marking the formal launch of a major industrial project aimed at driving investment and economic growth.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the...
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Epe Expressway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah to allow ongoing rehabilitation works.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the governorship election in Osun State from Saturday, August 8, 2026 to Saturday, August 15, 2026 as part of adjustments to its electoral timetable.
The commission said the change forms part of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election following changes introduced by the Electoral Act, 2026.
In a press release issued at its headquarters in Abuja, the commission...
