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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Thursday. The blaze started from a stationary saloon car parked on the third floor and was quickly contained by firefighters. No deaths or injuries...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado Ekiti under tight security ahead of the June 20 elections. Ekiti’s voter register has risen to over 1.05 million, with PVC collection reaching 97.1% of registered voters. Officials say preparations...

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Lagos, Rivers, FCT, 28 Other States To Experience Flood

The Nigerian government warns 33 states, including Lagos, Rivers, and the FCT, of significant flood risks in 2025 and introduces new resilience initiatives.

Zamfara Governor Mourns Sudden Passing of State Lawmaker

KEY POINTS Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal mourns the sudden death of Honorable Aminu...

Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $250K This Year

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could reach $250K, with tech giants like Apple and Microsoft entering the crypto market.

SSANU Rejects FUOYE Council Decision Clearing VC of Sexual Harassment

SSANU condemns FUOYE’s decision to clear the Vice-Chancellor of sexual harassment allegations, demanding an independent investigation and suspension until resolved.

Nigeria Loses 16,000 Doctors in Seven Years, Costing Billions

Nigeria has lost over 16,000 doctors in the past seven years, costing billions. The government is working on policies to address this migration crisis.

REAN Opposes Federal Government’s Plan to Ban Solar Panel Imports

REAN calls on the Nigerian government to reconsider the solar panel import ban, stressing the need for a phased approach to foster industry growth

Lagos Reaffirms One-Year Rent Limit, Warns Estate Agents Against Illegal Fees

Lagos government reaffirms the one-year rent limit and warns estate agents about illegal fees and unethical practices in real estate

Nigeria Records $6.83 Billion Payments Surplus in 2024

Nigeria records a $6.83 billion payments surplus in 2024, marking the first surplus in three years. Key reforms and trade performance contributed to the success.

FG Directs Federal Institutions to Ensure Transparent Recruitment.

The Federal Government has directed federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies to ensure a transparent and fair recruitment process.

Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Lagos Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy arrests 27 suspected drug peddlers (24 males, 3 females) in...

Former Rivers Governor Accuses Wike of Fueling Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Former Governor Ada George accuses Wike of instigating Rivers crisis after failed...

Labour Party Leadership Crisis Deepens as Apapa Assumes Control After Court Ruling

KEY POINTS Lamidi Apapa claims Labour Party leadership after Supreme Court nullified Abure's chairmanship,...

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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado...

Kwara Police Deny Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi

KEY POINTS The Kwara Police confirmed there was no bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi despite...

FG to Evacuate Over 742 Nigerians From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

KEY POINTS The Federal Government will evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before...