FG Targets Timely Delivery of Affordable Housing for Military Personnel, Says Minister
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable and affordable housing projects, with a strong focus on improving the welfare of citizens, particularly members of the Armed…
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power Pending Senate Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been formally transmitted to the Senate…
EFCC re-arraigns lawyer for alleged N15.7m land fraud in Enugu
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in…
Fuel, logistics costs drive sharp rise in food prices across Nigeria
The rising cost of food in Nigeria is tightening pressure on household incomes, as fuel and logistics expenses continue to drive inflation across major cities. A new report by SBM…
FG declares May 1 public holiday for Workers’ Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers' Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
Tinubu appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic leadership. The appointment follows the resignation of…
Petrol prices near N1,400/litre as Dangote refinery raises rates
Petrol prices across Nigeria are edging closer to N1,400 per litre following a fresh price adjustment by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, intensifying pressure on households and businesses already grappling with…
Fire Guts Kano Plaza, Destroys Hospital Equipment Shops on Airport Road
A devastating early morning fire has destroyed parts of a commercial plaza in Kano, leaving business owners counting losses after two hospital equipment shops were completely gutted. The incident occurred…
Nigeria’s infrastructure spending projected to hit $40bn annually by 2050 – PwC
Nigeria’s infrastructure investment is projected to rise significantly over the next two decades, with annual spending expected to reach $40 billion by 2050, according to a new report by PwC.…
Enugu records N101.8bn revenue, N43.9bn IGR in Q1 2026
Enugu State has recorded a strong fiscal performance in the first quarter of 2026, generating a total revenue of N101.8 billion. According to a First Quarter Budget Performance Report, the…