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Kano Orders Probe into ₦1.5bn Workers’ Fund Scandal Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf addresses morality bill approval

Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf addresses morality bill approval

Kano Orders Probe into ₦1.5bn Workers’ Fund Scandal

Hussaini Ibrahim May 2, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that ₦1.5 billion...

FG Approves Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company to Boost Aviation Sector Minister Festus Keyamo discussing indigenous aircraft leasing at FAAN National Aviation Conference.

Minister Festus Keyamo discussing indigenous aircraft leasing at FAAN National Aviation Conference.

FG Approves Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company to Boost Aviation Sector

Mirian Gom May 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company, a...

Tinubu Declares Insecurity, Poverty National Emergencies at Workers’ Day President Tinubu addressing workers at Abuja May Day event

President Tinubu addressing workers at Abuja May Day event

Tinubu Declares Insecurity, Poverty National Emergencies at Workers’ Day

Mirian Gom May 1, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both...

Experts Demand Better Pay, Tighter Sachet Water Regulation in Oyo Oyo State Government crackdown on illegal mining

Oyo State Government crackdown on illegal mining

Experts Demand Better Pay, Tighter Sachet Water Regulation in Oyo

Korede Abdullah April 30, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Health and laboratory experts have called for improved wages for laboratory professionals and stricter...

Nigeria Among 10 Worst-Hit Nations as 266m Face Acute Food Shortages malnourished children in food crisis region

malnourished children in food crisis region

Nigeria Among 10 Worst-Hit Nations as 266m Face Acute Food Shortages

Mirian Gom April 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A new global report has sounded the alarm on worsening hunger, revealing that Nigeria...

FG Unveils ₦150bn ‘Smart Highway’ Push to Transform Nigeria’s Roads Federal officials inspect sections of a road construction project in Nasarawa State amid concerns over alleged poor construction practices.

Federal officials inspect sections of a road construction project in Nasarawa State amid concerns over alleged poor construction practices.

FG Unveils ₦150bn ‘Smart Highway’ Push to Transform Nigeria’s Roads

Mirian Gom April 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is shifting toward a new era of “smart infrastructure” as President Bola Tinubu’s...

Lagos Faces Blackout Threat as Egbin Plant Collapse Triggers Power Crisis Egbin power plant in Lagos during shutdown

Egbin power plant in Lagos during shutdown

Lagos Faces Blackout Threat as Egbin Plant Collapse Triggers Power Crisis

Mirian Gom April 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Africa’s largest city is bracing for a potential prolonged blackout after a sudden shutdown...

MTN’s ₦355bn Profit Surge Shadowed by Diesel Crisis, Network Strain MTN telecom tower powered by diesel generator in Nigeria

MTN telecom tower powered by diesel generator in Nigeria

MTN’s ₦355bn Profit Surge Shadowed by Diesel Crisis, Network Strain

Mirian Gom April 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – MTN Nigeria posted a staggering ₦355.5 billion profit in the first quarter of 2026,...

Solar Alone Won’t Power Nigeria’s Digital Future – Expert Warns Data centre infrastructure powered by renewable energy in Nigeria

Data centre infrastructure powered by renewable energy in Nigeria

Solar Alone Won’t Power Nigeria’s Digital Future – Expert Warns

Koko Maxwella April 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria risks stalling its fast-growing digital economy if it continues to rely heavily on...

Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar

Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar

Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar

Mirian Gom April 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive...