The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish trend on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive session of losses as investors wealth declined by N580 billion. The downturn was driven by sustained profit-taking in stocks such as McNichols, ABC Transport, Eterna, Aradel...
A survey by the Federal Ministry of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has revealed that over four in five Nigerians support some form of social media regulation for children in the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted after its May 30, 2026 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court ruling on the matter. INEC National Commissioner...
The Federal Government spent N12.63tn on debt-related obligations between January and September 2025, exceeding the budgeted N10.74trn by N1.90trn, according to the Budget Office’s third-quarter Budget Implementation Report. Debt servicing alone accounted for N12.52tn, surpassing its allocation by N2.07trn. Domestic debt...
The Presidency has disclosed that plans to establish state police are at an advanced stage, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks as consultations among key stakeholders near conclusion. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors. This marks a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects linked to separate cases involving the dissemination of false information, including a fake audio recording purportedly featuring President Bola Tinubu and a social media post that allegedly spread fear on security...
An 200-level student of Lagos State University (LASU), Boluwatife Otabor, has been confirmed dead after sustaining gunshot injuries during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos. Otabor, a student of History and International Studies, who was robbed...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that several major infrastructure projects executed across Abuja are ready for commissioning as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the...
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will deliver the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) convocation lecture on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a...