President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and other presidential candidates on Tuesday signed a national peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, misinformation and personal attacks. The peace accord was signed in Abuja at a ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with …
Former Education and Solid Minerals Minister, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has called on President Bola Tinubu to terminate Nigeria’s £746 million ports financing deal with the United Kingdom, raising concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the agreement. Ezekwesili said 152 days after Tinubu signed the agreement during his official visit to London, the Nigerian and …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced the timetable and schedule of activities in a statement signed by …
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to bring more of the country’s rapidly expanding digital asset market under formal regulatory oversight. But the growing scale of crypto activity means the regulator now faces a bigger challenge, that is, turning a largely market-driven ecosystem into a compliant and investor-protected financial market. The SEC recently …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expanded its free petrol delivery scheme to four additional states as of August 2026, bringing the total to 10 locations nationwide. States now Covered The scheme now includes the original six locations—Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Delta, and the FCT (Abuja)—and has added Kano, Imo, Anambra, and Nasarawa. The company stated that …
In what is being hailed as a pivotal moment for the continent's financial markets, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme to support its planned initial public offering (IPO). The landmark deal is structured to facilitate significant ownership of the refinery by investors from Africa and the Caribbean, …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has tasked the newly constituted Interim Board of Special Directors of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) with implementing immediate operational interventions to reset the utility firm and steer it back toward sustainable growth within 12 months. The directive was issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, by NERC Chairman, Dr. …
Abuja routine visa services moved to regional hubs as Washington restructures operations across Africa, citing national security, screening standards and efficient use of resources. Nigerians seeking to travel to the United States for tourism, business or other temporary purposes are facing a significant challenge in how some routine visa applications are processed, following …
For Nigerians battling rising rents, expensive land and the growing cost of construction, owning a home can seem like a dream that keeps moving further away. But there is a government-backed financing route that could make homeownership more attainable for eligible Nigerians. The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), through the National Housing Fund (NHF), …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed it worked with the Accord Party during the August 15 Osun State governorship election to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from returning to power in the state. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim on Monday during an interview with Trust TV while discussing …
