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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

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Terrorists kill hunter, attack NSCDC office in Kwara community

Suspected terrorists attacked Oro-Ago community in Kwara State Wednesday evening, killing a local hunter and vandalizing a civil defense office.

Gunmen kill nine soldiers, one police officer in Kebbi State ambush

Gunmen killed nine soldiers and a police officer in a Tuesday night ambush in Kebbi State, also setting two military gun trucks on fire.

Nigerian Court Sentences Two Men to 12 Years Each for Trafficking 8 Children, Including Their Own

A Nigerian federal court jailed two men 12 years each for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological children.

Court voids CBN’s removal of Union Bank board

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the CBN's January 2024 removal of Union Bank's board and ordered the immediate reinstatement of the bank's former leadership.

Court Adjourns El-Rufai Fraud Case to March 31 as Ex-Kaduna Governor Files Bail Application

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned Nasir El-Rufai’s alleged fraud case...

Labour Party Signals 2027 Presidential Ticket Will Emerge from Southern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Labour Party initially indicated its 2027 presidential ticket would be zoned to...

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu Apologises to Nigerians Over Persistent Outages

KEY POINTS Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu apologises for widespread electricity outages affecting homes, businesses,...

Nigeria, Finland Sign MoU to Boost Digitalisation

KEY POINTS Nigeria and Finland sign a MoU to enhance digitalisation, innovation, cybersecurity, and...

Troops arrest 18 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops in Borno arrest 18 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers, highlighting links between unemployment and support for insurgent operations.

UN to vote on resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

UN General Assembly prepares to vote on a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

Ozoro festival sparks outrage as police arrest 15 over alleged harassment, community denies rape claims

Police arrest 15 after Ozoro festival controversy as community denies rape claims, says youths hijacked event to harass women

Plateau launches roadmap to end farmer-herder conflict as fresh attack kills two in Riyom

Plateau launches conflict resolution roadmap as gunmen kill two in Riyom, underscoring persistent farmer-herder violence and insecurity challenges

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.