Sahel states say Nigerian plane violated airspace over Burkina Faso
December 9, 2025 States in Africa’s Sahel region accused Nigeria of violating their airspace, saying one of its military transport planes landed in Burkina Faso on Monday without clearance. Nigeria…
Nigeria Stock market loses N311bn
Dec. 9, 2025 The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after…
Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, FAAN, airline owners over soaring airfares
Dec. 9, 2025 The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Association of Airline Owners to appear before…
Kogi unveils free trade zone, set to attract $2–$5bn FDI in 7 years
Dec. 9, 2025 Kogi on Tuesday formally unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City projected to attract between $2-$5 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows to Nigeria in seven years. Speaking…
ECOWAS declares state of emergency on escalating insecurity, political instability
Dec. 9, 2025 Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has declared a state of emergency amid escalating violent extremism and terror, military coups d’etat, banditry, and political instability…
Kaduna ranks 2nd in ease of doing business in Nigeria – PEBEC
Dec. 9, 2025 Kaduna State has once again affirmed its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reform-focused subnationals, clinching the second position in the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business…
Sergeant to die by hanging for killing University student
Dec. 9, 2025 The Chief Justice of Plateau Justice David Mann, has delivered judgment in the long-awaited case involving the killing of a university student Rinji Bala, bringing a major…
Onicha-Olona illegal arms factory: Sen. Nwoko secures release of 3 more youths
Dec. 9, 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has secured the release of three more youths implicated in arms manufacturing at the Onicha-Olona illegal arms factory. The youths were arrested on…
Revealed! How France helped Benin Republic to thwart coup
France helped the authorities in Benin thwart a coup attempt at the weekend, an aide to President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, revealing a French role in a regional effort that…
NNPC/Heirs Energies JV seals flare-gas deals with 5 firms
Dec. 9, 2025 The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture has signed flare-gas commercialisation agreements with five firms to cut flaring and expand domestic gas supply. Heirs Energies’ Chief Executive,…
