Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrival of new train sets aimed at expanding capacity and improving commuter experience on the Lagos Red Line rail corridor. The governor disclosed on Thursday that the state had taken delivery of additional rolling stock to strengthen operations on the line, which connects key parts of the …
The Federal Government says it has delivered basic amenities to over 150 communities across Nigeria under its urban renewal and slum upgrading programmes as part of efforts to improve living conditions and accelerate sustainable development. This was disclosed in a press statement issued Thursday, April 16, 2026, by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban …
Indigenous carriers under the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a warning that they may suspend flight operations from Monday if the Federal Government fails to intervene in the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The operators described the increase as “unwarranted,” noting that the price of aviation fuel has surged from about ₦900 …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory warning of increased risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks following forecast flooding across parts of the country. The alert comes after the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding between …
Nigeria’s fiscal reform programme has reached a defining institutional milestone, with the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, declaring that the country’s revenue system has been fundamentally restructured for performance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the commissioning of …
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent increase in insecurity across Nigeria is politically motivated with aim of distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Akpabio said the worsening security situation …
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum has donated ₦50 million to the family of Lt Col O.C. Okolo, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack on the Mandaragirau community in Biu LGA on February 16, 2026. The donation was presented on April 10 at the officer’s funeral in Obinofia-Ndiuno, Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State. …
The Supreme Court has fixed April 14 to hear an appeal filed by David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), challenging a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala over the party’s leadership. In the appeal marked SC/CV/180/2026, Mark is seeking an order to halt the execution of the March 12 judgement of the …
A group of data protection advocates has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over a controversial directive restricting Nigerians to a one-time change of phone numbers linked to their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), arguing that the policy is unconstitutional and exposes millions to fraud risks. According to a report by The Nigerian Lawyer on …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again adjusted its ex-depot fuel prices, reflecting the intense volatility currently gripping the global energy market. Effective immediately, the gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, has been raised to ₦1,275 per litre, while Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, has jumped to ₦1,950 …
