The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers to join the ongoing indefinite strike. The union said it acted on the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which instructed all affiliate unions in the FCT to escalate the industrial action. NUT said the …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said its collaboration with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), through a joint venture (JV) agreement, is targeted at ramping up oil production to 146,000 barrels per day (bpd) to boost national revenue, energy security and create jobs. The national oil firm stated this while congratulating Chevron Nigeria on …
Africa may fail to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat unless countries expand Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include older women excluded from early immunisation programmes. MSD South Africa and Africa Health Business issued the warning, saying millions of women across the continent remain unprotected despite the availability of effective vaccines. An analysis …
Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to four points following a dramatic 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday evening. The Gunners went into the clash aware that key title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa had already secured victories earlier in the weekend. City recorded a 2–0 …
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has maintained that Arsenal remain the favourites to win the Premier League title, despite their 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. United secured the dramatic victory at the Emirates Stadium through a late winner from Matheus Cunha, after Mikel Merino had drawn Arsenal level and raised hopes …
The Nigerian stock market recorded its first weekly decline in 2026, as investors lost about N394 billion amid sustained profit-taking. The All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.37 per cent week-on-week to close at 165,512.18 points, reflecting weaker investor sentiment. Market capitalisation also declined by 0.37 per cent to N105.96 trillion, from N106.35 trillion in the …
Twenty-four hours after Nigeria’s national grid collapsed, power generation has rebounded, reaching 4,410 megawatts (MW) as of Saturday evening, checks by Pinnacle Daily reveal. Pinnacle Daily reports that as of 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, power generation has recovered, reaching 4,410.54 megawatts (MW). According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) GRID performance dashboard, …
The minority caucus of the House of Representatives says it has found “illegal” changes in the published copies of the tax reform laws. In a statement on Friday, Afam Ogene, who heads a seven-member committee set up to investigate the issue, reportedly said a review of the laws showed that different versions are circulating. Ogene …
Several overlooked stocks emerged as major drivers of Nigeria’s stock market in 2025, delivering unexpectedly strong performances. The forces behind their gains may shape future investment decisions and signal patterns investors should watch. Pinnacle Daily reported that the stock market delivered a robust 51.19 per cent year-to-date return and a ₦36.62 trillion gain for investors. …
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 lawyers to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The decision was taken at the Council’s 110th meeting, which held on January 13 and 14, 2026. The NJC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, said the lawyers …
