Nigeria’s Oil Output Boost Plan Faces $6bn Funding Gap, Threatening Supply to Dangote Refinery Nigeria’s ambitious plan to ramp up crude oil production by reactivating idle oil wells is facing a $6 billion capital expenditure (capex) shortfall, raising concerns over delayed output gains and potential supply constraints to the Dangote Refinery and domestic market The […]

APC Convention Adopts Consensus Leadership Selection Amid New Electoral Act, Tight Timetable As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares to hold its national convention in Abuja, the party has opted to adopt a consensus mode of leadership selection a move legal experts and political watchers say is being influenced by provisions of the Electoral […]

NELFUND Disburses ₦2.1 Billion Loans to 7,382 Students at UNIOSUN, KIU The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the successful disbursement of ₦2,109,980,200 in institutional loans to support students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement shared on its official social media account on […]

NNPCL Says Partnership With Dangote Refinery Helping Stabilise Nigeria’s Fuel Supply The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has stated that the company’s collaborative efforts with the Dangote Refinery are playing a key role in stabilising Nigeria’s petroleum product supply. Speaking on the sidelines of the […]

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid‑el‑Fitr Holiday in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after observing the Eid‑el‑Fitr holiday in Lagos, following a historic state visit to the United Kingdom. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President’s aircraft departed from the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport […]

The Nigeria national football team the Super Eagles now has a full squad in its training camp in Antalya, Turkey, with captain Wilfred Ndidi arriving to complete preparations for two international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. Ndidi touched down on Wednesday, bringing the group of invited players to 22, all of whom participated in […]

Nasarawa Umbugadu dumps APC weeks after defection, returns to PDP Politician cites concerns over moves against his 2027 ambition as he rejoins former party Nasarawa politician David Umbugadu has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) just weeks after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (Peoples Democratic Party), returning to his former party […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission) has launched a new forum aimed at strengthening electricity regulation nationwide. The Forum of Nigerian Electricity Regulators (FONER) was inaugurated to promote collaboration among regulators, harmonize policies, encourage investment in the power sector, and protect consumer interests. NERC Chairman, Gbenga Komolafe, emphasized that the initiative is […]

Wike rejects PDP factionalism claims as Dickson warns party risks becoming APC clone FCT minister insists party remains united, while former Bayelsa governor cautions against loss of identity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided into factions, insisting that the party remains […]

PDP leaders open peace talks, signal readiness to withdraw cases ahead of 2027 elections Turaki says factions “have broken the ice” as party moves toward reconciliation and electoral readiness Leaders of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have begun fresh peace talks aimed at resolving internal divisions, with indications they are ready […]

Education Reforms Stir Debate as Nigeria Pushes Full CBT Exams Nationwide Nigeria’s ongoing education reforms have come under fresh scrutiny as the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to fully transition public examinations to computer-based testing (CBT), a policy now shaping the country’s academic landscape. The development, which forms part of broader structural reforms in […]

CBN Reforms Boost Bank Resilience, Attract ₦4.61tn Capital Cardoso The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has highlighted Nigeria’s financial sector reforms as a model of proactive regulatory leadership, noting that recent policies have strengthened banks and attracted massive investor confidence. Speaking at a high-level financial regulatory forum in Abuja, Cardoso said […]

FG Promises Improved Power Supply After Weeks of Nationwide Outages The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians following weeks of crippling power outages across the country, attributing the crisis largely to a drop in electricity generation caused by gas supply shortages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the disclosure on Tuesday, acknowledging the hardship […]

European Union Boosts Ties With Nigeria With €290 M Investment Package to Drive Growth and Development The European Union (EU) has unveiled a strategic €290 million investment package to deepen ties with Nigeria and support key sectors of its economy, marking a significant boost in bilateral cooperation and development engagement. The package was announced during the eighth […]

Zamfara Grand Reception Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Lawal into APC, Assures End to Insecurity In a high‑profile political event on Tuesday, Kashim Shettima formally received Dauda Lawal and thousands of his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a grand reception held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, Zamfara State. The Vice […]

Kano Governor Orders Appointees Seeking Election to Resign Within Seven DaysKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest elective offices in the upcoming 2027 general elections to resign their positions within seven days, setting a strict deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The resolution was […]

Signature Bank appoints Alex Alozie Deputy Managing Director Signature Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Alex Alozie as its new Deputy Managing Director, bringing a wealth of banking experience and leadership to the institution’s executive team. Alozie is a distinguished banking executive with over two decades of leadership experience spanning operations, technology, digital banking, […]

Tension explodes as Portable and Carter Efe nearly fight in Lagos face‑off The long‑running feud between entertainers Habeeb “Portable” Badmus and Carter Efe escalated dramatically in Ikeja, Lagos, this week as the two met for a pre‑fight face‑off and nearly came to blows, in the latest build‑up to their May 1 celebrity boxing showdown at the […]

GATEWAY Program to give 340,000 Nigerian youths access to global online jobs A major new initiative called the GATEWAY Program is set to equip 340,000 Nigerian youths with digital skills and opportunities to access global online freelance jobs, organisers said, as the nation seeks to leverage the booming international gig economy to tackle youth unemployment. […]

NNPC Nigeria regaining global energy edge amid supply disruptions The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says Nigeria is strengthening its position as a reliable global energy supplier, projecting increased oil output even as global energy markets face major supply shocks linked to geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference, NNPCL’s […]

APC’s 2026 convention faces tensions over zoning, Tinubu’s influence, and governors’ interests, shaping unity and prospects for 2027 elections The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading into its 2026 National Convention this weekend amid rising internal tensions that could have significant implications for the party’s cohesion and its trajectory ahead of the 2027 general […]

Court returns el‑Rufai to ICPC custody, fixes March 31 for bail hearing, 6:00 am WAT A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El‑Rufai, to March 31, 2026 amid ongoing corruption proceedings. El‑Rufai was this week arraigned before the court on a 10‑count charge […]

Ministers eyeing 2027 governorship tickets face dilemma as March 31 resignation deadline approaches Serving ministers and political appointees angling for gubernatorial tickets in the 2027 general elections are confronting a growing dilemma as the mandatory March 31, 2026 resignation deadline draws near, sources in Abuja report. Government officials are now carefully weighing their options, political prospects and […]

Oyo State Police rescue kidnapped victim, launch manhunt for suspects The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in Oyo town without any injuries, following a swift and coordinated operation. Authorities have intensified the search for the suspects who fled the scene and recovered several stolen items linked to the abduction. Police […]