FG, manufacturers settle dispute over 1.55m meters
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Federal Government, ending months of legal uncertainty that stalled the procurement of 1.55 million smart electricity meters and paving the way for key metering programmes to resume. AMMON said it discontinued the case after the Federal Government agreed to strengthen the local metering industry by increasing...
Defence minister denies resignation rumours, threatens legal action
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has dismissed reports claiming he had resigned from office, describing them as false and warning that those responsible would face legal action. Musa spoke with journalists on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The minister, who arrived at the Villa at about 3 p.m....
Safe Schools probe widens to TETFund, UBEC, NELFUND
The Senate has expanded its investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Lawmakers also extended by three weeks the lifespan of the Senate Ad...
Oil prices soar as US-Iran war threatens global supply
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with Brent crude rising above $92 per barrel, as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran and growing threats to key oil shipping routes heightened fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose $1.00, or 1.1%, to $92.01 a barrel by 0330 GMT, while U.S. West...
I’ll rock Akwete if Tinubu wins again — First Lady
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said she will wear Akwete fabric if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected for a second term, describing the traditional textile as comfortable and a symbol of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. Mrs Tinubu made the remark on Tuesday during her maiden visit to the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Village in Ukwa East Local Government Area...
Nigeria lands Al-Ittihad star Ilenikhena
Al-Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena is reportedly set to represent Nigeria after holding talks with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle over his international future. The 19-year-old forward is said to have agreed to play for the Super Eagles following discussions in which Chelle outlined his plans for the highly rated striker, whom he has reportedly monitored for nearly a year. Reports...
Troops arrest 5 terrorist logistics suppliers, seize medical supplies in Borno
Troops of the 112 Task Force Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of medical and other supplies during an operation in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on July 20, 2026, led to the seizure of hundreds of cartons of veterinary...
Army neutralises 79 terrorists, rescues 290 kidnap victims in Katsina
Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised 79 suspected terrorists, rescued 290 kidnapped victims and recovered 2,221 rustled livestock in sustained operations across Katsina State between January and July 2026. The Commander of the 17 Brigade, Brigadier General M.I. Ibrahim, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing defence correspondents during an operational tour...
31 firms win 37 oil blocs in 2025 licensing round
Thirty-one indigenous and international companies have emerged successful bidders for 37 oil and gas assets in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round following a competitive commercial bid process organised by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The successful bidders were announced on Tuesday at the Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja after 143 companies submitted about 200 commercial bids for 37 of...
Reps issue warning to agencies shunning PFIPC probe
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has issued a final warning to federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that failed to honour its summons, threatening to compel their appearance. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, gave the warning on Tuesday, describing the absence of the...
