Politics

Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) failing to meet performance standards will not have their licences renewed when they expire in 2028. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Adelabu described the DisCos as major bottlenecks in achieving stable electricity supply […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has charged lawmakers to embrace accountability, discipline, and purposeful governance as the Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday after a 10-week recess. In his opening address, Akpabio reminded senators of their duty to deliver results to Nigerians, warning that any attempt to weaken the legislature was an […]

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu returned the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill for review due to concerns over its mandate section and the proposed one per cent Freight Stabilisation fee. Speaking in Lagos during the […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have agreed on strategic exemptions from the recently suspended four per cent Free-On-Board (FOB) charge, covering manufacturers importing raw materials, machines, and spares, as well as commercial airlines’ spare parts, healthcare goods, humanitarian supplies, and government projects with […]

France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced Friday he will not use Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote, opting instead to pursue compromise with lawmakers across the political spectrum. Appointed last month after political turmoil over spending cuts toppled his predecessor, Lecornu […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced an 18-month grace period for food manufacturers to comply with new regulations limiting industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) to no more than 2 grams per 100 grams of fat or oil. Announced by NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday launched a major internal campaign against cross-border smuggling, warning personnel, particularly those stationed in the Niger Delta, against any complicity in activities that threaten national security. The initiative, aligned with the vision of Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, began […]

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) announced that nearly all depositors in Nigeria’s financial system are adequately protected under its enhanced coverage framework, with coverage rates above 98% across various bank categories. Speaking at the Abuja International Trade Fair, NDIC Managing Director Thompson Oludare Sunday explained that deposit insurance limits […]

Global Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake, alongside South African breakout sensation Tyla, have been announced as the headliners for Afro Nation Portugal 2026. The three-day festival will take place from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha in the Algarve, Portugal. Organisers confirmed that the star-studded lineup […]

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the recruitment of 2,600 additional forest guards as part of ongoing measures to tackle insecurity across the state. The recruits will join 700 forest guards earlier engaged, who are currently working with security agencies at the frontline to combat banditry and restore peace, […]