Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has cautioned staff against vandalism and neglect of facilities within the legislative complex, stressing the importance of a strong maintenance culture to safeguard public infrastructure. Ogunlana gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the newsroom of the Directorate of Information and Research. He noted that many …
Nigerians residing in Kuwait and Bahrain have been advised to stay calm and remain vigilant amid conflict in the Middle East. This was contained in a travel advisory issued by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Kuwait on Sunday, March 1. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who …
All is set for the swearing-in of Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC). Disu will be sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), according to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has launched a nationwide campaign to enforce the Federal Government’s ban on sachet alcoholic drinks and alcohol packaged in bottles below 200 millilitres. The enforcement drive, supported by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), …
The Nigerian stock market has gained over ₦24 trillion from January 2, 2026, when the market opened for the year, to February 27, 2026, in the first two months of the year. In this report, Pinnacle Daily chronicles the 30 top-performing stocks that powered the strong rally on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). In the …
The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, involving US-led strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation, has caused a notable surge in crude oil prices in the global energy markets. The surge in crude oil prices in the international market has caused a hike in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known …
Nigeria is set to introduce lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention, in March 2026. Health experts say the injection could revolutionize HIV prevention, offering a more convenient and discreet alternative to daily oral PrEP for people at high risk of infection. Lenacapavir is a long-acting antiretroviral that targets the HIV capsid, preventing the …
The Ogun State Government has shut down African Refractory and Allied Products Limited (ARAP), a company that crushes quartz stones into fine powder used in steel furnaces. The closure follows a viral video exposing serious health risks for workers. In the Footage, Bartholomew Aniemeka, a former employee, said he contracted silicosis, a severe lung disease …
Global aviation has been plunged into chaos as the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues, forcing widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations, and massive economic losses. Major Gulf hubs and airspaces across the Middle East remain shut or heavily restricted following a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted precious metals worth ₦116.28 million, allegedly smuggled into the country, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, reinforcing efforts to secure borders and facilitate legitimate trade. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman Adamu, handed over 22.80kg of suspected silver bars and a …
