The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has raised concerns that Nigeria's deepening energy poverty is undermining food security, agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, warning that millions of Nigerians and thousands of farming communities remain without reliable electricity. The warning was issued during a capacity-building workshop on the Clean Energy Access Framework (CEAF) for BoA staff in …
The Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Alebiosu, has called on the Federal Government to take the lead in expanding access to mortgage finance, saying stronger public-sector intervention is critical to tackling Nigeria's housing deficit. Speaking at the 20th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja, Alebiosu stressed that affordable housing cannot be …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final may not only determine the next world champion but could also decide who lifts football's most coveted individual honour, the Ballon d'Or. With the award ceremony scheduled for October 26, the performances in Sunday's World Cup final are expected to weigh heavily in the final voting, setting up a …
Nigerian motorists and commuters may soon face significantly stiffer penalties for traffic violations following the Senate's passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Details of the FRSC Amendment Act obtained by Pinnacle Daily, on Thursday, showed that fines for several offences were raised by up to 300 per cent. The …
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 percent of certain U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government demonstrates concrete progress in tackling violence and protecting its citizens. The amendment, sponsored by Representative Gregory Steube of Florida's 17th Congressional District, was adopted by a voice vote on Wednesday, …
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the process of striking off 100,000 companies from Nigeria's corporate register over their failure to comply with statutory filing obligations. The exercise, announced in a public notice issued on Wednesday, is in line with Sections 692 (3) and (4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, …
A six-month extension sparks debate over governance, succession and the President's strategy ahead of 2027 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to extend the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by six months has ignited fresh debate over governance, institutional succession, and the exercise of presidential discretion as …
European champions one win away from world title Spain have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday night's semi-final. The reigning European champions produced a composed and dominant display, controlling proceedings from start to finish to move within one victory of lifting the …
Two Nigerian nationals are set to face trial in Ghana over the alleged murder of a fellow Nigerian in what investigators believe was a dispute over proceeds from suspected internet fraud activities. The suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested by the Northern Regional Police Command after the body of …
Team qualifies through national and African championships, marking Nigeria's debut at the global competition in China. Four Nigerian students are set to make history as the country's first-ever representatives at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China. The team comprises Oluwadamilola Adeolu, Abdurrahman Yusuf, Chinedu Okediachi, and Maryam Yusuf, who secured Nigeria's …
