Kano clears N32bn in gratuity, death benefit arrears in three years
The Kano State Government has paid N32 billion of the N48 billion gratuity and death benefits backlog it inherited from the Abdullahi Ganduje administration,...
Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge
Oil prices rose on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the...
NGX investors gain N390bn as Nigeria regains frontier market status
The Nigerian stock market closed bullish on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, leading to N390 billion gains for investors.
The positive performance was driven by the...
NiMet forecasts 3-day rain, thunderstorm across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday, April 11, 2026.
In its weather...
PSG thrash Liverpool as Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash on Wednesday, while Atletico Madrid defeated a...
Naira appreciates against dollar at official market
The naira appreciated at the official market on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, trading at N1,371.82 against the United States dollar.
Data released by the Central...
Power outage persists as minister’s two-week pledge falls short
Two weeks after Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu promised Nigerians a return to stable electricity supply, the national grid remains well below expectations, with generation...
Covenant University denies negligence as student dies during football training
A student of Covenant University in the Ota area of Ogun State, Toluwase Jesutunmise, has been confirmed dead after collapsing during a football training...
PDP split deepens over ADC alliance as Wike camp disowns Makinde’s...
Top opposition figures led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde met Wednesday with African Democratic Congress leaders, including former Senate President David Mark and...
US adds Plateau, Kwara, others to ‘do not travel’ list, evacuates...
The United States Department of State has renewed its travel advisory for Nigeria, warning American citizens to reconsider all travel to the country amid...
