Ogun Defends Ownership of Gateway Air, Denies Claims of Private Control
The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims questioning its ownership of Gateway Air, insisting that the airline remains a fully state-owned initiative despite its operational partnership with a private aviation…
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Hit N29.43trn, Record Strongest Monthly Growth — PenCom
Nigeria’s pension assets surged to N29.43 trillion in February 2026, recording the strongest monthly growth since the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme more than two decades ago. Latest data…
Rising Inflation Threatens Nigeria’s Oil Windfall — Edun Warns
Nigeria’s potential gains from rising global oil prices are under increasing threat as inflationary pressures continue to mount, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,…
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz After Weeks-Long Blockade Amid Ceasefire Deal
After more than a month of disruption that rattled global energy markets and drove fuel prices upward, Iran has agreed to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz under a conditional…
Abuja Building Collapse: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner Over Illegal Construction
The collapse of a two-storey building under construction in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja has once again brought the issue of unregulated developments in the Federal Capital Territory into…
Rainstorm Damages Abuja Bus Terminal Months After Commissioning, Triggers Traffic Chaos
A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday has damaged sections of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, causing debris to spill onto the busy Nyanya–Keffi Expressway and triggering severe traffic congestion…
Experts Urge Nigeria to Adopt Modular Construction to Tackle Housing Crisis
Nigeria’s persistent housing shortage may require a fundamental shift in construction methods, as experts point to Europe’s growing adoption of modular building systems as a viable solution to bridge the…
Nigeria’s Continued Borrowing Not a Weakness, Says Budget Office Amid Fiscal Pressure
Nigeria’s continued reliance on borrowing to fund its national budget has been defended by the Budget Office of the Federation, which insists that the strategy reflects global fiscal practice rather…
Nigeria Tops Africa in Food Waste Despite Widespread Hunger
Nigeria wastes an estimated 38 million tonnes of food annually, the highest on the African continent, even as over 34 million citizens are projected to face severe hunger between June…
NIQS, Duke Push for Cost Control Units in MDAs to Curb Rising Project Costs
The rising cost of public projects in Nigeria has come under renewed scrutiny as industry experts and policymakers call for institutional reforms to strengthen cost control mechanisms across government agencies.…