Kano to launch state-owned airline — Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline as part of efforts to create employment opportunities for trained pilots from the state. Yusuf made the announcement during the 40th Executive Council Meeting at the Government House in Kano, where he received several awards, including one from the Kano State Pilot Association for his administration's...
Fake doctor confesses treating 15 patients before arrest
A 39-year-old man arrested for allegedly posing as a medical doctor in Cross River State has admitted treating at least 15 patients despite not being a licensed medical practitioner. The suspect, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, was arrested by operatives of the Uwanse Police Division in Calabar South Local Government Area following allegations of impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence and operating...
Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout, kills terrorists in Lake Chad operation
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has carried out a precision night airstrike on an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in the Southern Lake Chad region, killing several terrorists during an intelligence-led operation. Security sources said the strike followed sustained intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) that detected heightened terrorist activity around Arenna in Marte Local Government Area...
US penalises Nigeria with 12.5% import levy
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria under a new trade policy targeting countries it says have not effectively prohibited the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The measure, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative on Thursday, affects imports from 60 economies that Washington says have failed to...
220,000 youths apply for FG’s Power Force metering programme
More than 220,000 young Nigerians have applied for the Federal Government's Power Force training programme, an initiative aimed at producing 5,000 certified meter installers to support the country's electricity metering drive. The Executive Secretary of the Presidential Metering Initiative and Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this on Thursday during the official launch of the programme...
NSIB investigates Enugu Air landing scare
Flight operations at Benin Airport in Edo State were disrupted on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft carrying 63 passengers and five crew members veered off the runway after landing, prompting an investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau and the temporary suspension of Air Peace flights to and from the airport. The Embraer E170 aircraft, operating Flight 4264 from...
Employers oppose pension contribution hike, warn of job losses
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has opposed the Federal Government's proposed increase in mandatory pension contributions, warning that the move could lead to job losses, weaker wage growth and increased pressure on businesses. In a statement jointly signed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the...
Oil prices rise above $100 as supply concerns deepen over Middle East war
Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel on Friday while heading for their fourth week of gains, driven by concerns about disrupted energy flows in the Red Sea and fears of further escalation in the United States-Israeli war on Iran. Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37%, to $101.06 a barrel at 0330 GMT, having settled up 7% above $100...
Stock market recoups losses as investors gain N1.5trn
Trading activities on the Nigerian stock market rebounded on Thursday, July 23, 2026, ending its recent losing streak as investors gained N1.575 trillion in market value. The positive performance was driven by renewed buying interest in banking, consumer goods and insurance stocks, which lifted overall market sentiment. Market capitalisation rose from N158.318 trillion to N159.893 trillion, representing a 0.98 per cent...
Presidency attacks Atiku over petition to Trump, questions his U.S. legal record
The Presidency has criticised former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his reported petition to United States President Donald Trump concerning President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of undermining Nigeria's sovereignty. In a statement issued on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Atiku's actions as unbecoming of a...
