The Federal Government says ongoing electricity reforms have attracted over $2 billion in new investment since the current administration took office. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced this at the PwC Annual Power and Utilities Roundtable in Lagos. He said closing the metering gap remains a priority, noting that only six million of Nigeria’s 13 million consumers are metered. The Presidential Metering Initiative and District Sector Recovery Programme aim to d

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has sealed seven battery recycling factories in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, over lead emissions and other unsafe operational practices. The action followed repeated non-compliance by the factory operators with the provisions of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024, according to NESREA. The agency noted that under

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed an appeal filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in which he alleged violations of his fundamental rights by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). A three-member panel of the appellate court held that the appeal lacked merit and had become academic following Kanu’s conviction and life imprisonment sentence by the Fe

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to resolving industrial disputes through social dialogue while strengthening partnerships with organised labour to enhance workers’ skills and protections in line with global workforce demands. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) in Abuja, noting that government remained ded

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has assured residents that Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, is set to experience quick and positive economic transformation in the coming months. The monarch gave the assurance while hosting members of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Association of Oyo State during a courtesy visit to the Oke Aremo Palace. Oba Ladoja explained that it is more beneficial for citizens to embrace manufacturing rather than focus solely on distri

South Africa has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to exclude the country from next year’s G20 summit, describing it as a punitive measure based on distortions that undermine international cooperation. The dispute between the two nations has intensified following Washington’s absence from the recent G20 meeting in Johannesburg. Trump cited alleged human rights abuses against white farmers and South Africa’s refusal to formally hand over the G20 preside

The government of the People’s Republic of China has pledged robust technical and diplomatic support for Nigeria’s drive to modernise and automate operations at its seaports, signalling a deepening partnership in the maritime sector. The commitment was made on Monday, November 24, 2025, by China’s Vice Minister of Transport, Mr Li Yang, during a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, held on the sidelines of maritime engag

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring cocoa production as one of the state’s major economic pillars, approving over N3bn for the establishment of a comprehensive Cocoa Rejuvenation Project. The approval, amounting to N3,030,292,472, was issued during the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. The project will be executed through a Public-Private Partnership led by the

The Federal Government, through the National Health Fellows (NHF) Programme, has called on qualified young Nigerians to apply for the next cohort of fellows who will support efforts to strengthen primary healthcare systems across the country. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which explained that the fellowship was created to address persistent gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare sector by training and deploying you

The new Nigerian Tax Act, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, introduces far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening the economy, promoting equity, and improving the financial stability of low- and middle-income earners while bridging infrastructural gaps across the country. To ensure compliance and smooth implementation, the Act outlines specific offences and corresponding penalties for individuals and businesses, beginning with sanctions for failure to register wit

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched “Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja,” a major initiative aimed at reducing household air pollution through the distribution of 5,000 gas cylinders and free refills for six months, promoting a transition from firewood and charcoal to clean cooking gas. The event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, was championed by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secret

The Southern Governors’ Forum is scheduled to meet today in Iperu, Ogun State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and address pressing national and developmental concerns. The meeting was announced in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who confirmed that the session will hold at 10:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu. According to the statement, the gathering will bring together gov

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitating major roads in the Ota axis, following concerns raised by residents and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the deplorable state of road infrastructure in the area. The assurance was given during a meeting convened by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), who met with the leadership of the NBA Ota branch to address issues that led to the protest hel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the nationwide rollout of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the governor will also serve as Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. His appointment takes immediate effect. Under the ne

The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a special plenary session dedicated to addressing Nigeria’s escalating national security challenges, admitting delegations from St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States Embassy as observers. The session is expected to consider a consolidated Internal Assessment prepared by various committees, covering security incidents, trends, oversight findings, previous resolutions, and evidence-based reports from committees on defence, nation

The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, has sponsored the mass wedding of 200 female orphans, widows, and less-privileged women as part of its 2025 social intervention programmes aimed at reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable households. The event, held on Monday, also marked the conclusion of the board’s annual activities, which featured business grants, debt relief support, poultry production training, and computer literacy programmes targ

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all ongoing development projects are carried out in a fair, humane, and community-focused manner. The governor made this known during a gathering in Ibadan, where he announced plans to commence direct engagement with residents affected by the 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. Makinde explained that beginning Wednesday, he would embark on visits to

The attempt by the Nigerian government to secure the repatriation of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, from the United Kingdom has been turned down by British authorities. The move, initiated under international prisoner-transfer frameworks, was aimed at enabling the lawmaker to serve the remainder of his sentence in Nigeria. A diplomatic team led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, met with officials of the UK Ministry of Justice last week to disc

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned against the growing deployment of private military and security contractors in African conflict zones, warning that their increasing involvement undermines national sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism operations across the continent. Speaking during the first plenary on Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism at the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, Angola, the President represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said peace e

Governors of the six states in Nigeria’s South-West region convened in Ibadan on Monday, 24 November 2025, to assess pressing issues affecting the zone and to harmonise their positions on security, agriculture, and economic development. The meeting, held at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, brought together the governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States under the platform of the South West Governors’ Forum. The session opened with a review of the growing s