The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its capacity to electronically transmit election results in the 2027 general elections, while cautioning that a completely flawless process cannot be guaranteed. The Chairman of INEC, Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme aired live on Channels Television. The …
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc grew its revenue to ₦5.20 trillion in 2025, driven largely by the 50 per cent tariff adjustment approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Pinnacle Daily can report. A review of MTN Nigeria’s 2025 audited financial report shows that the tariff increase implemented across its service offerings was a primary driver …
United States President Donald Trump has pledged to continue military operations against Iran, describing the campaign as a “righteous mission” that will persist until “all objectives are achieved”, while acknowledging that additional US troops are likely to be killed. Trump made the remarks in a video posted on his Truth Social account on Sunday, where …
The global oil market was rattled on Monday, March 2, as crude prices surged toward $80 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions across the Middle East and fears of broader supply disruptions. According to data published by OilPrice.com, Brent Crude rose sharply on Monday, reaching $79.85 per barrel. The U.S. counterpart, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that while the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel could boost Nigeria’s oil revenues, it also poses serious inflation, exchange rate and capital flow risks for the economy. In a policy brief released on Sunday, March 1, the CPPE Chief Executive …
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has accused the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) of violating transparency laws in its ongoing plan to concession mini and micro waterworks under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 1, and signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, the group …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the ongoing closure of airspaces in parts of the Middle East over the tension arising from attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, has affected flights to and from the region. In a travel advisory issued on Sunday, FAAN said that following the developments, …
Iran has activated a process to form an interim leadership council to oversee affairs of the country after its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday. Khamenei was reportedly killed along with several top security officials. Reports said members of Khamenei’s family, including his daughter, son-in-law and grandson, were also …
Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint United States and Israeli air attacks on Iran. Iranian authorities had earlier dismissed the claims after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Khamenei had been killed in the attacks. Netanyahu said on Saturday there were …
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) reported a slight increase in profit after tax to N10.48 billion in 2025, up from N9.92 billion in 2024. The Group disclosed this in its audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2025, released on Friday, February 27. Pinnacle Daily analysis of the results shows that the …
