NCC Demands Accelerated Fibre Rollout to Power Nigeria’s $1trn Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for an urgent acceleration in Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment, declaring that rapid broadband expansion is the foundational bedrock required to drive Nigeria toward its…
Dangote refinery imports UAE crude for first time, traders say
Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery has imported 2 million barrels of crude from ADNOC of the United Arab Emirates, traders told Reuters, marking its first such purchases of crude from the…
At least 37 still in captivity after Borno school attack, official says
At least 36 students and one staff member abducted by gunmen from a secondary school in Lassa in northeast Nigeria remain in captivity, while eight others have been rescued, a…
Bayelsa Gov Dethrones Monarch Over Insecurity, Orders Fresh Election
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has removed King Wilcox Seiyefa as the Ebeniken (paramount ruler) of Swali Community of the state. Diri, made the announcement through his Deputy, Mr. Peter…
NRC grants Lagos permanent licence for Red Line operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has presented a permanent operating licence to the Lagos State Government for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. The NRC Managing Director, Dr….
Army rescues 6 kidnap victims in Katsina
Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have rescued six kidnap victims in Faskari Local Government Area of the state during a routine patrol. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public…
269 More Nigerians Arrive in Lagos as Total Evacuees from South Africa Reach 593
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received another batch of Nigerians evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to xenophobic attacks. The second evacuation flight from Johannesburg, operated by…
Borno resettles 500 displaced households in Guzamala
The Borno Government has commenced the resettlement of 500 displaced households, comprising about 6,000 persons, to Mairari community in Guzamala Local Government Area. Those being resettled fled the area more…