Following the recent report of the consumer price index (CPI), the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, believes Nigeria’s headline inflation is headed towards a single-digit figure. Fasua, who appeared on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, September 16, expressed optimism that the continued drop in inflationary pressure would translate to …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed fresh criminal charges against activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of cybercrime and defamation over social media posts that allegedly disparaged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The five-count charge, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/481/2025, was signed by the Director of Public …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected claims that detained Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu is suffering deteriorating health. The agency also opposed his request to transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, for treatment. In a 37-paragraph counter-affidavit, DSS described the report by Kanu’s medical consultant, Prof. Martin Aghaji, as exaggerated and speculative. The agency …
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) charge earlier imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on all imported goods. The directive, issued by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was contained in a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General …
The smell of smoky jollof rice filled the Lagos air. Drums beat, cameras flashed, and hundreds lined up under the scorching sun, waiting for a scoop from what would become the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. Celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, beaming in her apron, stirred the mammoth pot as cheers rose around …
Nigerian carrier, Aero Contractors, has embarked on a transformative journey to establish African self-reliance in aircraft maintenance through significant upgrades to its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. Investing in the upgrade and expansion of the company’s MRO capabilities is considered by industry stakeholders as a strategic initiative that marks a pivotal shift from Africa's historical dependence on …
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has officially earned another Guinness World Record title, this time for preparing the largest-ever serving of Nigerian jollof rice. Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed the achievement on Monday afternoon through its verified Facebook page, writing: “Congratulations on cooking up another successful record, Hilda Baci.” READ ALSO: Hilda Baci Begins Guinness …
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate continued its downward trend for the fifth consecutive month, easing to 20.12 per cent in August 2025 from 21.88 per cent recorded in July. This represents a 1.76 percentage point decline, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The sustained …
Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has said all it wants is a mutually-beneficial deal with the Dangote Refinery. DAPPMAN said its members are in support of the Dangote refinery but need better collaboration with the management of the refinery to serve Nigerians better in the supply of petroleum products. This comes …
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by Port Harcourt-based lawyer Williams Abayomi Stanley, challenging the legality of the state’s recent local government election and the declaration of emergency rule. Stanley had dragged President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation, Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Rivers …
