The Federal Government has unveiled plans to end the practice of solely bearing the cost of electricity subsidies, announcing a new framework that will distribute the financial burden among federal, state and local governments beginning in 2026.
Director-General of the...
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed February 10, 2026, for the cross-examination of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, in his ongoing alleged fraud trial.
Nwabuoku is being prosecuted by the...
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspects and impounded several trucks over alleged illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis.
The arrests were carried out on Sunday, February 1,...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive report assessing the country’s financial technology (fintech) landscape, setting out key priorities to sustain innovation, enhance system integrity, and accelerate the next phase of digital financial growth.
The report evaluates...
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a posituve note as investors gained N9 billion on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The upbeat performance was supported by gains in stocks such as Premier Paint, Universal Insurance, Daar Communications, RT Briscoe,...
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested the Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre in Afikpo, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, and two traditional rulers over their alleged involvement in the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The...
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, announced this via a...
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for a reported fee of 35 million euros (£30.3 million) from Serie A side Atalanta.
Atletico announced Lookman’s signing via a statement on Monday.
The Nigerian international...
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and several labour leaders from proceeding with a planned protest or any form of industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory...
Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mrs Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of the Board of Access Bank Plc, its flagship subsidiary, following the retirement of Mr Paul Usoro (SAN) after the completion of his regulatory tenure.
The announcement was...
