NLC rejects N6trn bailout, demands energy sector reform
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, saying repeated financial interventions have not improved electricity supply nationwide. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, who said this in a statement on Sunday, March 22, 2026, called for urgent structural reforms in the energy sector. Ajaero said: “The proposed N6 trillion bailout is a mere...
Airlines face pressure as jet fuel price doubles
Domestic airlines are bracing for a potential hike in ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel, commonly known as Jet A1, has surged by nearly 100 per cent, significantly increasing operational expenses across the sector. Findings indicate that the spike, driven largely by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, has disrupted crude oil production and supply chains, pushing...
2027: Makinde, Kwankwaso hold strategic talks as PDP crisis deepens
Fresh political realignments may be underway ahead of the 2027 general elections as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, met with key opposition figures including former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, amid a worsening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party. Makinde, alongside Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, initially held a closed-door meeting with...
Unity Bank counters reports, says recapitalisation target already met
Unity Bank Plc has dismissed reports suggesting it has failed to meet the recapitalisation requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, stating that its ongoing merger with Providus Bank has already positioned it above the regulatory threshold. In a clarification issued on Monday, the bank explained that the apex bank had approved its proposed merger with Providus Bank as...
Tinubu vows to intensify fight against insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity across Nigeria, declaring that rising security challenges will not derail efforts to support vulnerable citizens. The President made this known on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Tinubu said insecurity remains a major obstacle to national...
NAPTIP explains delay in detecting ‘rape festival’ in Delta
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has explained that it was unaware of the alleged sexual assaults linked to a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, citing the absence of an operational office in the state. The agency made this clarification on Saturday while responding to public concerns over its apparent lack of prior knowledge of...
ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in preparation for its forthcoming ward, local government, state congresses, and national convention. In a notice issued on Sunday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Pa Idigo, the ADC called on interested members to obtain the appropriate forms to contest for various...
Gunmen abduct Kano LG secretary
Gunmen have abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Hamza Durya. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed the incident on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Bakori said the command’s anti-kidnapping squad, the area commander, and DPO have been fully mobilised to rescue the victim. He said the victim was abducted at his residence in Durya village...
NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The weather outlook released by NiMet on Saturday envisaged sunny skies in the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected in the North Central region on Sunday. It forecast isolated thunderstorms...
Nigerians scramble for new anti-HIV injection
Demand is rising across Nigeria for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout. Findings show that many Nigerians—particularly those familiar with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—are already approaching health centres and NGOs seeking access to the drug, driven by growing awareness and anticipation. Lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences and endorsed by the World Health Organization in...
