Demolition: Lagos Assembly proposes new settlement for displaced waterfront communities
The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents displaced by the demolition of waterfront settlements to a new settlement in Agbowa, Epe Local Government Area of…
FG Warns of Potential Hikes in Fuel, Gas, Fertilizer Costs Amid Global Volatility
…Leverages 4.07% GDP Growth to Shield Economy from Middle East Fallout Nigeria’s government is monitoring escalating tensions in the Middle East as it assesses potential risks to the country’s economic…
EFCC arraigns man, firm over alleged $1.5m oil scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Ufoma Joseph before an Ikeja Special Offences Court over an alleged $1.5 million (N2.9 billion) oil fraud. The businessman was…
Senate rejects motion seeking suspension of project tracking by ICPC
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion seeking to suspend the ongoing national project tracking exercise conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The motion…
6 ships laden with commodities arrive Lagos ports
A total of six ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge crude oil, bulk urea, aviation fuel and petrol. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
Bandits kill 3, injure 11 in Katsina – Police
The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed that three persons were killed and 11 others injured when bandits attacked Jikamashi town in Musawa Local Government Area. The Command’s Public…
NDLEA cracks down on Kano drug hideouts, arrests 56
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has dislodged several drug joints across Kano State and arrested 56 suspects during a three-day operation. ASN Sadiq…
Brent to trade above $95 for next two months on Iran war, EIA says
Brent oil prices are set to trade above $95 a barrel over the next two months as the Iran war disrupts supplies, before falling to around $70 by the end…
Minister directs introduction of hybrid payment system at airport gates
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide. This is contained in a statement…
FG to Bridge Medical Gap in Prisons with 150 New Health Personnel, increases Inmate Feeding Allowance by 50%
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals. Tunji-Ojo disclosed…