The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr, signalling the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the decision on behalf of the government. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene …
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has validated her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She urged Nigerians, particularly youths and party loyalists, to do the same as part of efforts to strengthen the opposition. The lawmaker disclosed this on her verified social media platforms. Akpoti-Uduaghan said she completed her membership validation through …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the completion of the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 Licensing Round and shortlisted bidders for the 50 oil blocks offered by the Commission. It said it has notified successful pre-qualified applicants. NUPRC made this known in a statement released on Tuesday, March 17, signed by the …
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has revealed plans to overhaul free-float requirements as part of a broader strategy to deepen Nigeria’s equity market and attract more investors. The NGX Group Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, made this known, according to a report by Bloomberg He hinted that the exchange is working closely with the Securities and …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to review its security strategy following the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. On Monday, no fewer than 23 people were killed and over 100 others injured after multiple explosions struck a market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the …
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has officially begun his second term in office following a swearing-in ceremony held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital, on Tuesday. Soludo, alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, took the oath of office before a gathering of dignitaries that included Vice President …
The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, between the United States (US) and Iran, is raising fresh concerns that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may be forced to reconsider its plans to continue lowering benchmark interest rates, as rising oil prices and inflation risks ripple through the global economy. A senior market …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK), where he is expected to sign key agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The President’s aircraft, Nigeria Air Force (NAF) 001, took off from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised Mohammed Umar, a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, over his directive ordering a lawyer to kneel in court. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 17, NBA President Afam Osigwe said the directive was not a recognised judicial sanction and fell short of acceptable standards expected …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the latest terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, vowing that Nigeria would not succumb to fear. Reacting to Monday’s attacks in parts of the northeast state, the President reaffirmed his administration’s determination to confront and defeat terrorism and other security …
