World Environment Day: Chevron reaffirms commitment to climate action, environmental sustainability
Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa (NMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action as the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, 2026. The NMA stated that the global observance, themed “A Global Call for Climate Action,” underscores the need for collective efforts to address climate-related challenges affecting communities, economies and ecosystems worldwide. According to the company, climate...
Zenith Bank marks World Environment Day with clean-up initiative in Lagos
Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up initiative in Lagos State, as part of the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, The commemoration was held under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The first phase was a morning clean-up conducted by staff of Zenith Bank...
Bandits kill vigilante, abduct pastor, three others in Abuja
Suspected bandits on Thursday attacked Paze community in the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Abuja, killing a local vigilante and abducting four residents, including a pastor and an 11-year-old boy. The attackers, said to be about eight in number, shot dead security guard Shuaibu Yerima during the midnight raid before abducting Pastor Francis Oriade of All Christian Fellowship Mission (ACFM), Jewel...
Rescued elephant calf highlights Nigeria’s conservation challenges
The rescue and rehabilitation of Agbaibor, an orphaned forest elephant in Edo State’s Okomu National Park, has drawn attention to the growing threats facing Nigeria’s endangered wildlife. The elephant calf, believed to be about a month old when he was found alone near a palm oil plantation bordering the park late last year, was rescued after efforts to reunite him...
Again, stock market investors lose N580bn
The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish trend on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive session of losses as investors wealth declined by N580 billion. The downturn was driven by sustained profit-taking in stocks such as McNichols, ABC Transport, Eterna, Aradel Holdings, NPF Microfinance Bank, and 25 other decliners, which pushed the market into negative territory. Market capitalisation fell by N580 billion,...
4 in 5 Nigerians support social media regulation for children — FG
A survey by the Federal Ministry of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has revealed that over four in five Nigerians support some form of social media regulation for children in the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, released the results of the 2024 poll titled: “Proposed Social Media Age Regulation in Nigeria,” at a...
2027: INEC insists primaries held after May 30 are invalid
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that any primary election conducted after its May 30, 2026 deadline remains invalid unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court ruling on the matter. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said parties must continue to comply with the...
FG debt repayments exceed budget by N1.9trn, consume 67% of revenue
The Federal Government spent N12.63tn on debt-related obligations between January and September 2025, exceeding the budgeted N10.74trn by N1.90trn, according to the Budget Office’s third-quarter Budget Implementation Report. Debt servicing alone accounted for N12.52tn, surpassing its allocation by N2.07trn. Domestic debt service stood at N6.23trn, while foreign debt service reached N6.30trn. The report showed that debt payments consumed about 67 per cent...
FG advances plans for state policing
The Presidency has disclosed that plans to establish state police are at an advanced stage, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks as consultations among key stakeholders near conclusion. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the disclosure on Thursday while briefing journalists after a high-level consultative meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the...
Dangote refinery raises capacity to 700,000 bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors. This marks a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing its position as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. The increase sees the Dangote refinery surpass its nameplate capacity of 650,000...
