FG Unveils ₦150bn ‘Smart Highway’ Push to Transform Nigeria’s Roads
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is shifting toward a new era of “smart infrastructure” as President Bola Tinubu’s administration approved a ₦150 billion extension of…
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Lagos Faces Blackout Threat as Egbin Plant Collapse Triggers Power Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – Africa’s largest city is bracing for a potential prolonged blackout after a sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station wiped out…
MTN’s ₦355bn Profit Surge Shadowed by Diesel Crisis, Network Strain
LAGOS, Nigeria – MTN Nigeria posted a staggering ₦355.5 billion profit in the first quarter of 2026, but rising diesel costs and persistent power…
Solar Alone Won’t Power Nigeria’s Digital Future – Expert Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria risks stalling its fast-growing digital economy if it continues to rely heavily on solar energy without expanding into broader renewable…
Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
Zamfara Approves ₦3.76bn Emergency Water Project to Restore Gusau Supply
GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved ₦3.76 billion for emergency rehabilitation of the Gusau Water Supply Scheme, in a move…
Reps Demand Pedestrian Bridges on Deadly Kaduna Highways
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered urgent safety upgrades on two major Kaduna Road projects, warning that the highways have become…
UAE to Exit OPEC in Shock Move Amid Oil Market Turmoil
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied OPEC+…
Lagos Tightens ILERA EKO Enforcement, Launches EasyPay to Expand Health Insurance Access
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of its mandatory health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, shifting focus to healthcare providers while…
Katsina Empowers 1,169 Youths with Skills, Starter Packs to Tackle Unemployment
KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has empowered 1,169 young people with vocational skills and starter packs, in a move aimed at tackling…