The Nigerian government has concluded the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, following a wave of anti-immigrant violence and threats against foreign nationals. An Air Peace aircraft carrying 308 Nigerian returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday morning. The flight, which departed Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, at 6.30 am, …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that the faction has already uploaded candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission granted the …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has warned that Nigeria's growing number of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is hurting businesses, discouraging investment, and weakening the economy, calling for the urgent implementation of long-delayed public sector reforms. The group raised the concerns while reacting to a recent sealing of three soya milk factories in …
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it has not submitted the name of a presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general election, saying the decision is tied to its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, said …
crude oil The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route for the movement of vessels, with about 20 percent of the world's oil and gas supplies passing through it daily. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 9 percent from $78.38 on Monday, July 13, to settle at $85.45 per barrel on Wednesday, July 15, …
European champions one win away from world title Spain have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday night's semi-final. The reigning European champions produced a composed and dominant display, controlling proceedings from start to finish to move within one victory of lifting the …
The Republic of Benin's National Assembly has temporarily dissolved the country's Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the body responsible for organising elections. The government said the decision was taken as a cost-saving measure following recent constitutional reforms that extended the tenure of the president, members of parliament and municipal councillors to seven years, reducing the …
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill on state police and will instead consider a similar proposal submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision was announced during Tuesday's plenary after lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 its first and second readings. …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ended naira-denominated sales of its refined petroleum products, shifting to a new dollar-based pricing system for petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. The move marks a significant change from the naira-for-crude arrangement that began in October 2024, shortly after the refinery commenced commercial operations. In a notice sent to marketers, the refinery …
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to submit a detailed report on outstanding operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed to the Federal Government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other government agencies. …
