Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief
Democrats accused US President Donald Trump on Friday of weakening pressure on Russia by easing oil sanctions amid the conflict with Iran, saying the move risks boosting Moscow's war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East.
FG, states, LGCs share N1.894trn
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared the sum of N1.894 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of February 2026.
Nigeria, India envoy seek stronger trade ties at ACCI–NACCIMA meeting
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Nigeria and India are moving to strengthen trade and investment ties as First Deputy President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and National Vice President (India) of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba led a delegation on a courtesy […]
Tinubu appoints Fola Adeola to chair new taskforce on petroleum reform
Adeola will coordinate the group’s work and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate, with the taskforce reporting directly to the President and providing monthly progress memoranda.
Middle East crisis could deliver N30trn oil windfall to Nigeria — NESG
*Projects $57bn external reserves from oil price surge *Urges FG to save windfall By Babajide Komolafe The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has projected that Nigeria could earn as much as N30 trillion in additional oil revenue if global crude prices remain elevated due to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a […]
NDPC warns content creators against filming citizens without consent
Individual content creators were equally placed on notice, with the commission stressing that they remained personally accountable for their conduct.
Court orders insurers to indemnify IRS airlines
A Lagos High Court has ordered Standard Alliance Insurance Plc and 17 other Nigerian insurance companies, alongside a foreign third-party reinsurer, to indemnify IRS Airlines Limited over the total loss of its Fokker 100 aircraft (5N-SIK) following an accident in Niger Republic on May 10, 2014.
2028: Court verdict barring me, a distraction – Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo State, has described the Federal High Court verdict barring him from recontesting governorship election in 2028 as an unnecessary distraction.
Airport workers miss pay as US govt shutdown hits one month
The shutdown stems from a dispute over funding for the DHS, the only federal department still without an approved budget after Congress completed most of its spending bills last year.
Dangote Refinery hikes petrol price to N1,175 per litre as crude oil surges to $100
The refinery has also temporarily suspended loading operations to reconcile stock levels and align with the updated pricing framework, further disrupting supply activities at the depot level.
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks on two military positions in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled coordinated attacks by insurgents on military positions in Banki and Azir in Borno State.
