Nigerian govt begins review of mining laws, after 19 years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the process of reviewing extant laws in the mining sector to regulate and tackle illegal mining in the country. President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Ms. Rose Ndong, disclosed this…
600,000 Residents Praise Enugu Government’s Bus Service
Amid rising fuel prices and increasing transportation costs across Nigeria and globally, the Enugu State Government has sustained fixed fares on its Rapid Bus Service, positioning the scheme as a people-focused intervention to ease economic pressure on residents. Despite the…
Ekweremadu set to return to Nigeria
A new agreement between the United Kingdom and Nigeria may open the door for the return of Nigerians in the UK who have no legal right to remain, including convicted offenders. The deal, signed during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit…
Emir Sanusi earns N442m from MTN as telcos firm rebounds
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, earned a total of N442 million (approximately $324,000) in remuneration from MTN Group for the 2025 financial year, reflecting the company’s improved earnings performance and continued recovery in the telecommunications sector. The…
Zulum Pledges to Pay Medical Bills of 110 Boko Haram Bomb Victims in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to fully cover the medical expenses of 110 victims injured in the recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor made this commitment during a visit to survivors…
Government will not fund supporter travel to 2026 World Cup – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not allocate public funds to fly supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved and recommendations from the Dzamepe Report. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup…
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries…
Guinea Challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON Title Amid CAF Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing renewed scrutiny as the Guinea Football Federation formally requests a review of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations outcome, citing inconsistencies in disciplinary rulings. The move follows CAF’s recent decision to strip…
INEC Chairman Sends Message To Staff, Nigerians Ahead Of Ekiti, Osun Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has called on staff and Nigerians to translate the discipline of Ramadan into a renewed commitment to electoral integrity. In a special Eid-el-Fitr message from INEC headquarters on…
Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have consolidated a series of landmark agreements and understandings covering migration, border security, trade, infrastructure, and business mobility in a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Central to the engagements were three…