Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his comments on Nigeria’s privatisation programme, describing them as a reflection of “desperation” and a disregard for history. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said Tinubu’s remarks reveal “a troubling pattern of hypocrisy and historical …
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to airline operators not to increase airfares yet following the recent hike in prices of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1 fuel. The minister also appealed to the domestic airline operators to reconsider any planned suspension of flight operations, pointing out that such actions would …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said newly elected state executives and other party officers will not assume office until the expiration of the tenure of current officeholders and their formal inauguration. The party fixed the inauguration of the newly elected executives on May 12. In a statement issued on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary …
President Bola Tinubu has called on coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) to intensify grassroots mobilisation efforts across Nigeria, as his administration faces mounting criticism from opposition figures over economic hardship and reform policies. The president dismissed criticisms and pressure from opposition, insisting he would stay the course on his administration’s reforms as …
The Kano State chapter of the Arewa APC Forum has pulled its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, raising concerns over governance and the direction of leadership. In a statement dated April 17, 2026, the group said the decision followed extensive consultations and a review of the situation at the federal level. It …
The MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, hosted the Women, Words and Wealth workshop—an intensive programme designed to equip women writers and creatives with skills in craft, voice development, and pathways to publication. The practical workshop held in Ikoyi, which was part of the activities to mark International Women’s Day 2026, focused on …
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), has said the recent surge in price of aviation fuel also known as Jet A1, is primarily driven by global geopolitical tensions and high local logistics costs, not solely by market manipulation. MEMAN has also strongly disputed the specific price figures cited by airlines, advising carriers …
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 Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has taken steps to digitise its procurement system as part of measures to promote transparency and accountability in its procurement operations. The Commission has also partnered with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to boost its level of compliance with procurement practices to over 95 per cent. …
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 …
