The federal government, through the Ministry of Finance, has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors, a move aimed at injecting immediate liquidity into indigenous businesses and reinforcing the government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. The approval was granted by the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have joined forces to enforce radiological safety in the oil and gas sector while lowering overall operational expenses. This strategic partnership was solidified during a recent meeting at the NUPRC headquarters between the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and NNRA …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has again intercepted large consignments of opioids concealed in building materials, arrested a 75-year-old suspect in Ebonyi State, and dismantled multiple drug rings across several states. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the operations in a statement on Sunday, noted that coordinated intelligence-led …
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, says the team is steadily building form and will continue to improve ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The African champions secured a 2–1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Friday. Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne …
The Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) says it has facilitated ₦43.25 billion in consumer credit across the country while maintaining a zero non-performing loan record. In its latest newsletter, the corporation said the credit expansion was delivered through 35 participating financial institutions and has reached over 230,000 beneficiaries nationwide. According to the report, women account …
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to repatriate Nigerian nationals in South Africa, with more than 500 citizens already screened and cleared for evacuation as plans are finalized for the commencement of airlift operations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the screening exercise being coordinated by Nigeria's High Commission in Pretoria has been extended …
The gruesome beheading of a mathematics teacher abducted during a school attack in Oyo State has triggered a fresh wave of anxiety across Nigeria's South-West, raising fears that terrorism may be spreading beyond its traditional strongholds in the North-East. For years, kidnapping in the South-West was largely seen as a criminal enterprise driven by profit. …
The Group Chief Executive of FCMB Group, Mr. Ladi Balogun, has described the Ojude Oba Festival as more than a cultural celebration, saying it has evolved into a major platform for economic activity, tourism promotion and community development in Ijebuland. Balogun stated this in a goodwill message at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival held in …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered consignments of illicit drugs concealed inside water purifier machines shipped from the Netherlands to Lagos, as part of a series of operations that led to major drug seizures and arrests across the country. The agency said its operatives intercepted the shipment at a courier company in …
In a significant move to combat plastic pollution, Nestlé Nigeria has launched a major multi-stakeholder coalition aimed at scaling up waste management and driving the circular economy across the country. The initiative, unveiled in commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, signals a strategic shift for the consumer goods giant from standalone corporate interventions to a …
