A fresh dispute has erupted between the Federal Government and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over who will bear the cost of prepaid meters being installed nationwide under a World Bank–funded programme.
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has clarified that...
The Federal Government’s domestic borrowing jumped sharply in 2025, crowding out businesses and widening the gap between public and private sector access to credit, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data.
Money and credit statistics show that government borrowing...
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a police officer for allegedly shooting a motorcyclist, identified as Nwanchor Uwaezuruike, dead in the state.
The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Ukandu...
The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as investors recorded gains of N233 billion following renewed buying interest in equities.
Market sentiment improved on the back of demand for stocks such as RT Briscoe, SCOA, Deap Capital,...
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to run a degree programme in Nigeria.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the development in a...
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as part of efforts to drive economic growth through technology and communications.
The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving members...
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, over alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud continued on Thursday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with fresh revelations on the movement of local government funds.
A...
An Assistant Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bashirudden Muhammed Maishanu, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, how $6.23 million was allegedly withdrawn from the apex bank through forged documents during the tenure...
The Federal Government has approved a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State to enhance urban transportation, stimulate economic activities and reduce traffic congestion in the state capital.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, disclosed the approval while addressing members...
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that five separate fire outbreaks occurred in different parts of the Kano metropolis within a 24-hour period, between January 27 and 28, 2026.
The incidents were disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday...
