Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Labour Disputes in Power Sector
Electricity workers in Nigeria have warned that a nationwide strike could begin at any moment, raising concerns over a potential disruption to power supply across the country. The warning came…
Lagos Govt Orders Property Owners to Settle 2025 Land Use Charge Debts
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to property owners across the state to settle outstanding 2025 Land Use Charge obligations, signaling that enforcement actions against defaulters will…
FEC Okays Demolition, Rebuild of Carter Bridge
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and complete reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos, marking a significant step in the federal government’s plan to upgrade key transport infrastructure…
Ondo Magistrate Court Detains Suspect Over Alleged Land Dispute Contempt
A magistrate court in Ondo State has ordered the arrest and detention of a suspect in connection with an alleged land dispute that has drawn legal attention in the state…
Nigeria Eyes LNG Price Gains as QatarEnergy Halts Production After Drone Attacks
Nigeria may experience a temporary boost in liquefied natural gas earnings following a disruption in global supply triggered by security attacks on energy facilities in Qatar. The development came after…
CBN Withdraws N13.41 Trillion from Financial System as Liquidity Tightens in January 2026
Nigeria’s financial system experienced a significant liquidity squeeze at the start of 2026 after the Central Bank of Nigeria withdrew N13.41 trillion from circulation in January, signalling a strong push…
HDAN Backs 9.75% FirstBank–MREIF Mortgage, Urges Inclusive Access for Low-Income Nigerians
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has welcomed the introduction of a 9.75 percent mortgage facility by FirstBank of Nigeria under the Mortgage Refinancing and Equity Investment Fund (MREIF),…
Tinubu Orders Suspension of FAAN Cashless Policy After Airport Gridlock
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s newly introduced cashless payment policy following widespread traffic congestion at major airports across the…
Tinubu Swears In Disu as 23rd Inspector-General of Police
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony, held ahead of the Federal Executive…
FirstBank, MREIF Offer 9.75% Mortgage Lifeline as Nigerians Chase Homeownership Dream
For years, 34-year-old Tolu, a Lagos-based marketing executive, has watched her rent rise steadily while her dream of owning a modest two-bedroom apartment slipped further out of reach. With commercial…