At least six passengers have been confirmed dead, while four others were rescued, following a boat mishap along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways...
Revenue from Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is projected to rise to more than ₦70 billion in 2025, a dramatic jump from ₦16 billion in 2023 and ₦38 billion in 2024.
According to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the surge...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that 2026 will bring greater infrastructural development, improved services and stronger governance across the territory.
In his New Year message on Thursday, Wike thanked residents for their...
The Nigerian stock market closed 2025 on a strong footing on Wednesday, December 31, extending its consecutive gain with N533 billion to investors’ wealth.
The positive performance was driven by Aluminium Extrusion Industries, Austinlaz, Meyer, Cileasing, Union Dicon Salt, and...
Gunmen have attacked Ipele community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and set a police station on fire.
It was gathered that the gunmen numbering about 20, stormed the community at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31,...
The naira closed 2025 stronger against the United States dollar on Wednesday, December 31, trading at N1,435.75 at the official foreign exchange market.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showed the naira gained N9.92, marking continued firmness at year...
The Lagos and Ogun State Governments have confirmed the discharge of boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, from hospital following Monday’s accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The governments disclosed this via a statement issued by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser to...
The senator representing Nasarawa North, Godiya Akwashiki, has died at the age of 52, following a protracted illness.
A family source, who confirmed the senator’s death on Thursday, said Akwashiki died in an Indian hospital on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He...
In 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) faced the challenge of steering the country’s economy while inflation was slowing but interest rates remained high.
The apex bank had to strike a careful balance between continuing to ease price pressures...
Two Equatorial Guinea players have received suspensions for verbally abusing a referee during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has been fined for his post-match comments.
The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation announced...
