AEDC to source power from NNPC’s 350MW plant to boost Abuja supply
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced plans to enter a bilateral power supply agreement with NNPC Limited to enhance electricity supply in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, declined to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026, down from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Dauda Lawal distributes fertilizers and farm inputs to Zamfara farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed fertilizers, inputs and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming across Zamfara State.
Hillary Clinton demands Trump testify under oath about Epstein
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Thursday that the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein should call President Donald Trump to testify about his ties to the late convicted sex offender.
10 African countries where food prices expected to rise in 2026
The latest projections from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), analyzed by Visual Capitalist, show sharp contrasts in expected food inflation across 160 countries in 2026
Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0 set to boost capital flows, infrastructure, trade — Sanwo-Olu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the 2026 Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, the state’s flagship international investment platform, in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The summit aims to position Lagos as Africa’s leading sub-national hub for capital flows, trade integration, financial innovation, and infrastructure […]
Melekwe hails Asiwe’s emergence as APC chairman
The President of the Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM), Sir Isioma Melekwe, heartily congratulates the immediate Past Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the successful conduct of the Ika North-East Local Government Area Congress of the APC. The peaceful, transparent, and well-coordinated exercise that culminated in the emergence of […]
Apapa Customs, navy boost collaboration to strengthen port security
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intensified operational collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to enhance security at the nation’s busiest port, aligning its efforts with the Service’s strategic policy pillars of Consolidation, Collaboration, and Innovation. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), […]
FG taking steps to strengthen Cyber Justice Ecosystem
The Federal Government is taking deliberate steps to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Nigerian cyber justice ecosystem, moving beyond conversation to concrete, technology-driven actions.
FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […]
Presidency boosts fight against campus vices with ₦50m support
The Presidency has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling social vices in Nigeria’s secondary and tertiary institutions, pledging an initial ₦50 million to the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices.
