When Citizens Begin Powering the National Grid
ABUJA, Nigeria – For decades, Nigerians waited for electricity to come from the national grid. Today, millions are installing solar panels, buying inverters and…
Business and Economy
Lagos Expands Innovation With 90 Research Projects
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it is funding about 90 research and development projects and has deployed more than 3,000 kilometres…
Gas Distributors Demand Faster Gas Access
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s gas distributors have called for urgent and coordinated action to expand domestic gas access, warning that the country can no…
Nigeria Named Among Top Gas Flaring Nations
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global gas flaring increased for the third consecutive year in 2025, with Nigeria remaining among the world’s leading gas-flaring countries despite…
US Launches Premium Visa Service
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has introduced a premium visa appointment service that allows eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay…
Navy Seizes 63,000 Litres of Illegal Diesel
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has seized more than 63,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel during an intelligence-led operation in Rivers State…
Lagos Seizes 278 Okadas in Crackdown
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit during the weekend impounded 278 commercial motorcycles during a renewed enforcement operation against…
Nigeria Considers Tough Response to South Africa Xenophobia
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Government is considering stronger measures, including possible sanctions against South African businesses operating in the country, in response to…
No Deaths in Polaris Bank Fire – Officials
LAGOS, Nigeria – Polaris Bank and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have dismissed reports claiming that dozens of people died in Thursday’s…
Petrol Imports Jump 59.5% Despite Rising Local Refining Output – NMDPRA
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 59.5 per cent in May 2026 despite increasing output from domestic refineries, raising fresh concerns over…