Enugu Community Protests Alleged Land Takeover for Smart Farm Project
Residents of Umuigbo Amurri community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have staged a peaceful protest over what they describe as the unauthorised takeover of their ancestral…
Displaced Yelewata Residents Refuse Return Over Insecurity Concerns
Thousands of displaced residents from Yelewata community in Benue State have rejected calls to return home, citing ongoing security threats following recent deadly attacks. The displaced persons, currently sheltering at…
Tinubu Conference Centre Generates N700m Within Three Weeks of Reopening
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja has recorded over ₦700 million in revenue just three weeks after reopening, following a major rehabilitation. The Minister of the Federal…
Raging Storm Claims Lives, Flattens Homes in Kano Lawmakers Demand Swift Government Response
A devastating rainstorm coupled with a violent hailstorm has left a trail of destruction in Kano State, claiming four lives and reducing over 1,000 homes to rubble in Kiru Local…
Weak Judiciary Could Undermine Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Capital Market
Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised a red flag over the potential impact of a fragile judiciary on Nigeria’s capital market growth. He warned that the lack of timely and…
Dangote Refinery’s Fuel Distribution Drive Poised to Ease Inflation, Says Rewane
Dangote Refinery's direct fuel distribution plan will reduce Nigeria's inflation, according to Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives Company. The initiative, set to begin on August 15, 2025, is expected…
Tinubu Urges Global Reforms at BRICS Summit, Highlights Africa’s Climate Burden
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for urgent global reforms to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on Africa, despite the continent’s minimal contribution to global emissions. Speaking at…
Lagos Builds 2.5 Million Homes But the Housing Gap Keeps Growing
Despite delivering over 2.5 million housing units since 1978, Lagos still faces a staggering shortfall in meeting its growing housing needs. A new report, The State of Lagos Housing Market…
FG Blames Poor Oversight by Professional Bodies for Rising Building Defects
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the growing trend of structural defects and building collapses across Nigeria, attributing the issue to inadequate oversight by professional regulatory bodies in the…
Benue, Edo, Bayelsa on Alert as Lagdo Dam Flood Risk Looms
In anticipation of potential flooding from the possible release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, state governments in Benue, Edo, and Bayelsa have activated precautionary measures to mitigate disaster risks—even…