Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports linking him to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara stated this on Wednesday during an inspection of the newly completed General Hospital and the remodelled Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rivers State amid growing political realignments ahead …
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his promise to serve only one term if elected president, insisting that no circumstance would make him remain in office beyond four years. Obi made the remark in an interview on News Central TV. According to him, Nigeria needs stability and leadership focused on wealth creation …
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed a ₦47.355 billion Series III Sovereign Green Bond on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, in a move aimed at expanding climate-focused financing in the country. The bond, which carries an 18.95 per cent interest rate and is due in June 2030, was …
The Federal Government plans to raise ₦600 billion through a fresh bond auction, as it seeks to finance government operations and manage public debt. The Debt Management Office (DMO) announced the offer in a circular released on Wednesday, May 13. It stated that on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), it is offering …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled an ambitious push to anchor Nigeria’s capital market on data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation, saying the shift is critical to attracting domestic and foreign investment. The Director-General of SEC, Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this on Wednesday at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, where he outlined …
The fresh move for rehabilitation of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries has sparked reactions as industry stakeholders, policy observers, and civil society groups expressed doubt about the success of the exercise. They have called for a comprehensive audit of billions of dollars spent on past repairs before the Nigerian government proceeds with a new deal …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the commencement of the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Moses Zuwoghe, national chairman of the party, and Ikenna Enekweizu, national secretary, the party said the …
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria will spend not less than $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026 under the current global financial system. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the president spoke on Tuesday at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Tinubu said nearly half of Nigeria’s projected revenue for 2026 …
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke and the prosecution have closed their cases in the ongoing bribery trial at the Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom. The former minister is standing trial alongside Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil executive, and Doye Agama, her brother, on a five-count charge bordering on alleged bribery. All three …
Political tension is mounting within the Surulere chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as supporters of lawmaker Desmond Elliot intensified calls for his return to the Lagos State House of Assembly amid allegations of planned candidate imposition ahead of the party primaries. The growing dispute came to the fore during a solidarity rally held …
