FG Removes Works Controller, Sets February Deadline for Completion of Mararaba–Keffi Road
Federal Government Enforces Strict Measures to Ensure Timely Completion of Mararaba–Keffi Expressway The Federal Government has taken decisive action regarding the delayed Mararaba–Keffi Expressway project, removing the Controller of Works…
Housing Ministry Sets Sights on Project Completion, Calls for Staff Unity in Achieving National Housing Goals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has committed to completing all ongoing housing projects in 2026, with a particular focus on the high-profile Renewed Hope Housing Projects. This move…
CBN Predicts Petrol Price Surge to N950 per Litre by 2026
In its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could rise to approximately N950…
U.S. to Increase Immigration Processing Fees by 5.6% Starting March 1, 2026
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed a significant hike in premium processing fees for immigration applications, effective March 1, 2026. The fee increase, which averages 5.6%,…
Naira Strengthens to N1,424.5/$ in Second Trading Week of 2026
The Nigerian naira recorded a modest but steady appreciation against the U.S. dollar in the second trading week of 2026, closing at N1,424.5/$ on Friday. This reflects the improving fundamentals…
Nigerian Navy Continues Construction on Disputed Land Despite Court Injunctions
The Nigerian Navy is facing accusations of disregarding court orders as it continues construction on a disputed land in Lagos, despite an ongoing legal battle and a clear injunction. A…
Wike vs Tinubu: The Battle for Control and Influence in Nigerian Politics
By Umini Chioma Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, seems to thrive on conflict, and his current trajectory suggests a high-stakes confrontation with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may…
Inside the ₦105.9bn Housing Budget and Nigeria’s 2026 Renewed Hope Plan
Nigeria’s housing sector has secured ₦105.95 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, placing the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development at the centre of President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal consolidation…
I Started Zenith Bank With ₦20m in 1990 — Jim Ovia
The founder of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, has recounted how the financial institution began operations in 1990 with a modest startup capital of ₦20m, describing the journey as proof…
Nigeria Killings: Trump Revises Claim, Says Muslims Also Affected
United States President Donald Trump has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged that Muslims are also victims of violent attacks in Nigeria, marking a notable shift from his earlier rhetoric…