The Federal Government has rolled out Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, as part of efforts to curb new infections nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mr Ali Pate, announced the rollout in Abuja on Friday, describing the drug as a major breakthrough in HIV prevention. Lenacapavir, administered less frequently than daily …
As global conversations on gender inclusion gain momentum, and the world continues to celebrate the contributions of women across various sectors, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday staged a surprise ceremony at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to honour its female officers for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices in service to the nation. The …
Civic tech platform Tracka has raised the alarm over the disbursement of N129.5 billion for Nigeria’s suspended 2023 population census without any published results, accusing the National Population Commission (NPC) of failing to account for the funds and breaching the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. BudgIT Foundation disclosed the findings in a statement on Thursday, …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from ₦1,275 to ₦1,200 per litre, reflecting a ₦75 cut. The refinery also adjusted its coastal price to ₦1,153 per litre. This downward adjustment comes despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global crude oil supply, pushing …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has taken significant steps to boost the country's oil production, approving a major new exploration license while also streamlining the process for bringing idle wells back online. The Commission signed a Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) No. 5 agreement with a partnership led by SeaSeisGeophysical Limited and global data company TGS. According …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is set to review the Federal High Court judgement on its 2024 intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, signalling possible next steps after the ruling. In a statement issued Wednesday and signed by its acting director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank said …
The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has again raised concerns about the shortage of domestic supply of crude oil to the refinery. Bird said the 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery is only getting about 30 per cent of the expected crude supply for its feedstock under the Naira-for-crude deal. Bird, …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed its cash pooling requirement for International Oil Companies (IOCs), allowing them unrestricted access to their export earnings in a move aimed at boosting liquidity in the foreign exchange market. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Director of the Trade and Exchange Department, Musa …
Nigeria attracted $23.21 billion in foreign capital in 2025, marking an 88.5 per cent increase from $12.31 billion recorded in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Capital Importation Report for 2025. The data reflects renewed investor interest in the economy. Capital inflows started the year at $5.64 billion in the …
On the surface, Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis appears to be holding steady. With a 94 percent treatment success rate and expanded diagnostic capacity, health authorities say progress is being made. But beneath that progress lies a largely invisible threat, thousands of undiagnosed infections quietly spreading across communities. In 2025 alone, Nigeria recorded 440,000 tuberculosis cases, …
