Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, wife arrive Nigeria
Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, arrived in Nigeria alongside his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and other members of his delegation for the eagerly awaited Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). The visiting team touched down in the…
Lagos unveils digital house numbering system
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative aimed at enhancing property identification and service delivery across the state. Dr Olajide Babajide, Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Enterprise Geographic Information System, said the…
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge for greater cooperation on nuclear energy, according to details released by the Kremlin. The announcement of…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Sanwo-Olu on His 60th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service…
Ecobank Nigeria’s credit rating downgraded to CCC-, outlook negative
Ecobank Nigeria’s long-term issuer credit rating has been downgraded to ‘CCC-’ from CCC, with the outlook placed at negative by S&P Global Ratings. This is a resultant effect of the $150 million bond buyback offer on the bank’s $300 million…
Super League Basketball to sue governing body
Super League Basketball (SLB) says it has begun legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF), accusing the governing body of abusing its position and breaching UK competition law. The SLB says it is being undermined by the BBF’s decision…
NNPC Increases Petrol Price, Abuja and Lagos Affected
Retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have effected an upward adjustment in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N945 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday. It…
BUA Cement celebrates distributors at 2024 award night
BUA Cement Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturers and producers, has celebrated its top distributors in appreciation of their loyalty, trust and partnerships with the company. The award night, themed “Pillars of Strength, Celebrating Partnerships” was held at…
Tankers Must Vacate Airport Roads—FAAN MD Kuku Declares
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has ordered the immediate removal of tankers parked indiscriminately around airport corridors, calling their presence a security threat and visual blight to Nigeria’s gateway terminals. The directive, issued during…
NNPCL Opens More CNG Stations In Abuja, Ibadan, Abeokuta
The stations are part of a broader initiative to promote the adoption of CNG as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to traditional fuels like petrol. The state national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), said it…