In a new circular issued today, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the suspension of processing fees levied on sizable cash deposits to bank accounts. This surprise policy reversal was announced...

In a shocking turn of events, 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier today. According...

In its efforts to further boost natural gas utilization in the country and enhance Nigeria’s gas revenue NNPC Ltd has signed two major agreements to deliver LNG to the domestic gas market and the international...

In a case of mistaken identity, the Nigerian Army bombed a Maulud event in Kurmin Biri village Sunday night, apparently mistaking the gathering for a bandits’ camp. The bombing killed at least 85...

As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari has said the African Continent...

The federal government on Thursday indicated that a revised national minimum wage regime will take effect starting April 1st, 2024. Information Minister Idris Mohammed disclosed that the current N30,000...

The Lagos state government remains undeterred in its bid to reclaim drainage rights of way despite criticism over the move. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab reaffirmed authorities will enforce the...

President Bola Tinubu presented the administration’s 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. Dubbed the “Budget of Renewed Hope”, Tinubu outlined...

In a key ruling on Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted the federal government’s request to extend the lifespan of the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes that were recently redesigned. A seven-member...

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday in Abuja overturned the election of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker Ibrahim Balarabe on Tuesday. The appellate court ruled that Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad of...

In a landmark judgment delivered on Friday evening, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja upheld the election of Nasir Idris as the Governor of Kebbi State. The court’s decision effectively dismissed...

The Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, has clarified controversies surrounding the recent judgment on the Kano Governorship Election dispute. Bangari explained that a minor typo in the...

Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele in the amount of N300 million. The bail requires two sureties with proof...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election tribunal’s judgment sacking Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. In its ruling on Friday, the court agreed that Yusuf’s candidacy breached...

The Court of Appeal has overturned the victory of Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, calling for a new election in the northwestern Nigerian state. Lawal, of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),...

Africa should reposition the energy industry for the future and become much more efficient with its energy resources, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown has said. He urged...

The federal government has invited the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) for talks today aimed at ending the ongoing nationwide strike. The meeting was called by the...

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 27.33% in October 2023, up from 26.72% in September. This 0.61% monthly increase reflects a 6.24% rise compared to October 2022’s rate of 21.09%. The...

The House of Representatives is stepping in to address the ongoing strikes by labour unions across the country. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the National Assembly leadership will immediately intervene...

Douye Diri of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared the winner of Bayelsa’s hotly-contested governorship election held this past weekend. On Monday, Professor Faruq Kuta, the...