The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu views governance as a serious responsibility that must deliver results, attributing the ongoing infrastructure transformation in Abuja to the President's leadership and financial reforms. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said Tinubu's administration introduced measures that …
Power system operator says over 3,000MW remains underutilised despite available generation capacity Nigeria has lost more than ₦2.376 trillion in capacity payments over the past 12 years due to persistent grid inefficiencies and the inability to fully utilise available electricity generation, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disclosed. The Managing Director and Chief …
Visitors with recent travel to listed nations or dual citizenship must now obtain US visas The United States has updated its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), making travellers who have visited certain countries or hold dual nationality with designated nations ineligible for visa-free entry into the country. Under the Visa Waiver Program, citizens of participating …
FCT Minister says Tinubu's directive against abandoned projects drove infrastructure completion The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that about 60 per cent of projects completed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under his leadership were originally awarded 15 to 16 years ago but abandoned. Speaking during his …
DHS says enforcement targets criminal non-citizens as mass deportation programme expands The United States government has released an updated list of 124 Nigerians slated for deportation as part of President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement programme targeting undocumented migrants with criminal records. The list was published on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland …
COAS urges regional leaders to mobilise youths for military service as 2,989 recruits complete training The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed concern over the persistently low enlistment of youths from Nigeria's South-East geopolitical zone into the Nigerian Army, urging traditional rulers, parents and community leaders to encourage more …
Nigeria's economy is expected to maintain steady growth through 2027 as recent reforms continue to strengthen macroeconomic stability, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Bretton Woods Institution, however, warned that rising food and energy costs, worsening poverty, election-related pressures and weak participation in the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom could threaten the country's …
The drop in global crude oil prices in recent weeks has triggered calls for a commensurate adjustment of fuel pump prices across Nigeria. This comes as retail prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, remain relatively high, currently trading between ₦1,155 and ₦1,300 per litre, sparking debates about the sustainability of the …
Commission replaces Bala Yusuf with Agbo... The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Major Agbo as the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), replacing Bala Yusuf. The development was confirmed on Wednesday after INEC updated its online portal to reflect Agbo as the party's national chairman. The commission also uploaded …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commended ExxonMobil for investing $1 billion in Nigeria’s Usan Infill Project, a bold move aimed at boosting Nigeria's oil production capacity. The commitment was announced on Wednesday at the 25th NOG Energy Week Conference by Jagir Baxi, Managing Director of ExxonMobil affiliates in Nigeria. This marks the …
