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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

El-Rufai Says Federal Government Funds Bandits With Allowances

El-Rufai accuses government of funding bandits through monthly payments, warning the policy worsens insecurity in northern Nigeria.

Reps Probe Utilization of Take-Off Grants, Bailout Funds from 2015 to Date

The House of Representatives investigates take-off grants and bailout funds, with a focus on transparency and accountability

Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn Suit Against FG

The Federal High Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50 billion suit against the Federal Government, citing lack of diligent prosecution and legal representation.

External Auditors to Review NNPC’s N2.7 Trillion Subsidy Claim

Nigeria hires external auditors to verify NNPC’s N2.7 trillion fuel subsidy claim for transparency and accountability.

Electricity Tariff Hike: 85% Still Benefit from Subsidy

Nigeria's government affirms 85% still enjoy electricity subsidy amidst tariff hike. Reinvestment plans outlined

HURIWA Questions Government’s Narrative on Kaduna Kidnappings

HURIWA challenges the Federal Government's account of rescuing 137 kidnapped Kaduna pupils without arrests, demanding transparency and criticizing the handling of the children's emotional and psychological trauma.

Gumi Summoned for Talks After Advocating Negotiation with Bandits

The Nigerian government has summoned prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for talks following...

FAAC Disburses N1.127 Trillion in Revenue Share to Government Tiers

Nigeria's FAAC allocates N1.127 trillion to governments, with significant revenue boosts from VAT, CIT, and other sources.

Mezovest CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Price Local Gas in Naira, Not Dollars

Mr. Tosin Thompson, the CEO of Mezovest, has made a plea to the Federal...

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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.

NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.