UK-Nigeria Trade Hits £8.1bn, hundreds of Jobs Expected as Nigerian Banks, UK Firms Launch Cross-Border Expansions
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have strengthened economic relations with fresh investments and business expansions expected to create hundreds of jobs across both countries. The development comes as Nigerian banks,…
Nigeria records over 510,000 TB cases, scales up community, tech-driven response
Nigeria has intensified efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) through community-led action, increased domestic financing, and the rollout of innovative diagnostic technologies, even as the country records over 510,000 cases annually….
FG approves electric buses for workers to boost local auto industry
The Federal Government has approved the acquisition of electric buses for civil servants as part of efforts to promote local vehicle assembly and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation. The…
Accomplices Flee as Suspected Vandal is Electrocuted at Enugu Power Substation
A yet-to-be-identified vandal suspect has been electrocuted while attacking MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) substation located on Independence Avenue, at Independence Layout, Enugu. The Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr Emeka…
We are transforming Delta riverine communities with modern infrastructure – Oborevwori; inaugurates Ohoror-Bomadi road
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday declared that his administration is deliberately rewriting the development story of riverine communities through massive infrastructure investments and people-focused projects, policies, and…
Court remands 22-year-old man over alleged defilement of minor
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 22-year-old man, Success Eze, for allegedly defiling a minor. The prosecutor, Insp. Ayodeji Aina, said that the defendant committed the offence on…
Kano Govt. demolishes illegal structures, warns developers
The Kano State Government has demolished some unauthorised buildings in Sharada, with a warning to developers to obtain approval or face prosecution. The State Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning,…
NUPRC Notifies Successful Bidders as $10bn Oil Licensing Round Enters Data-Leasing Phase
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it has completed the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 oil Licensing Round and notified successful pre-qualified applicants accordingly. A statement by Eniola…
NAPTIP rescues 6 trafficked children, arrests 7 suspects in Niger
The Niger State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued six victims of child trafficking, including twin babies, in a major breakthrough…
Court fines EFCC N500,000 for seeking multiple adjournment in Emefiele’s trial
Justice Hamza Muazu of an Abuja High Court on Tuesday imposed a N500,000 fine on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for seeking multiple adjournment in Godwin Emefiele’s trial….