Nigeria is owed a total of $17.8 million (over ₦25 billion) by Togo, Niger and Benin for electricity supplied through bilateral power agreements, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The regulator disclosed this in its Third Quarter 2025 report, noting that the three neighbouring countries were invoiced $18.69 million for electricity delivered during the quarter but paid only $7.13 million. This left an unpaid balance of $11.56 million for the p

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will obtain between 30 million and 50 million barrels of crude oil from Venezuela at prevailing market prices, marking a significant development in U.S.–Venezuela relations following recent political and military upheaval in the South American nation. Speaking after engagements with Republican lawmakers in Washington, Trump said proceeds linked to the oil transaction would be used in ways that benefit both cou

The Ebonyi State Government has restated its determination to complete abandoned public projects and accelerate socio-economic development across the state, describing the effort as central to its governance agenda. Speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, said Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration is deliberately focusing on reviving long-neglected projects while introducing reforms to ensure durabilit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to confirm 21 nominees for the governing boards of Nigeria’s two key petroleum sector regulators—the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The requests were conveyed through two separate letters transmitted to the upper chamber. For the upstream regulator, the President nominated former senator Magnus Abe as Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s leadership. The appointment takes effect from January 10, 2026, and is for a single four-year term. With this development, Dr. Odusote becomes the first woman to head the Nigerian Law School since it was established in 1962 Until her appointment, Odusote served as Deputy Director

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially welcomed Senator Sunday Katung of Kaduna South into its ranks, following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The senator received his APC membership card in a ceremony held at Madakiya Ward, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, with the ward chairman personally handing over the card. Senator Katung described his move as a strategic effort to strengthen the party’s presence in Southern Kaduna. He expressed op

President Donald Trump declared that the United States is firmly in control of the situation in Venezuela, following the detention of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a high-profile U.S. operation. The move has sent shockwaves globally and heightened tensions in the oil-rich South American nation. Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges in New York, alongside his spouse, after a U.S. operation involving naval forces and aerial strikes near Venezuelan waters. Th

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday announced a significant cabinet reshuffle, bringing in new leadership to several key positions in the state government. Prof. Olanike Adeyemo has been relieved of her duties as Secretary to the State Government, with Prof. Musibau Babatunde stepping in as her replacement. The move aims to strengthen governance and enhance policy implementation across the state. In another change, Barrister Temilolu Ashamu has been reassigned from the

The University of Gambia has renamed its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in honour of former African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, recognising his far-reaching contributions to agriculture and food security across Africa. The renaming ceremony took place on Wednesday, with Gambian President Adama Barrow unveiling a commemorative plaque that formally redesignates the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environ

The Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, has been granted bail of N500 million with two sureties in the same amount by a Federal High Court in Abuja, as he faces trial over allegations of laundering N4.65 billion. Adamu and Ayab Agro Products were arraigned last week on six counts related to conspiracy and money laundering. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges. Adamu’s lawyer, Chief Goddy Uche (SAN), argued that his client was entitled to bail and

Panic gripped Ipele-Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday night as armed bandits launched a violent attack on the local police station. The assault occurred while residents were preparing for New Year church services, heightening fear across the community. Eyewitnesses reported that about 20 assailants stormed the area around 10 PM, firing indiscriminately and creating chaos. Many residents reportedly fled into nearby bushes to escape the gunfire. Accord

African countries have agreed to establish the Africa Digital Economy Accelerator Initiative as a continental platform aimed at strengthening collaboration, accelerating digital inclusion and driving sustainable economic growth, following resolutions reached at the Nigerian Government side-event of the just-concluded WSIS+20 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a regular budget of $3.45 billion for the 2026 financial year, following weeks of intensive negotiations among member states and amid the implementation of one of the organisation’s most significant reform initiatives, UN80, aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and cost-effectiveness across the UN system. The budget was approved on Tuesday by the 193-member General Assembly, authorising a total expenditure of $3,450,42

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on his appointment to the prestigious Royal Victorian Order by King Charles III, describing the honour as a significant international recognition of the minister’s longstanding dedication to youth development, public service, and initiatives that promote leadership and national development beyond Nigeria’s shores. The President’s congratulatory messag

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday expressed deep shock and profound sorrow over the tragic death of seven journalists who lost their lives in a lone road accident in the Gombe South area of Gombe State, describing the incident as a devastating blow to the Nigerian media industry and the nation at large, given the critical role the deceased played in informing, educating and shaping public opinion through their professional commit

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert warning Nigerians about the circulation and sale of counterfeit Kiss  brand condoms in major markets across the country, describing the development as a serious threat to sexual and reproductive health as well as ongoing efforts to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. The warning was contained in a statement published on the agency’s website

German-Nigerian deportees who recently participated in the National Migration Dialogue held in Abuja have expressed deep disappointment over what they described as their poor treatment and exclusion from meaningful engagement at the event, which was meant to address migration challenges and the experiences of returned migrants, particularly those subjected to forced and illegal deportations from Europe. The dialogue, organised by the Civil Society for Migration and Developmen

Grammy-winning singer Beyoncé has officially joined the ranks of billionaire musicians, Forbes reports, following a year of unprecedented commercial success driven by her latest album, global tours, and business ventures. At 44, she becomes the fifth musician to reach the milestone, alongside Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. Beyoncé’s ascent to billionaire status was fueled by the blockbuster Cowboy Carter Tour in 2025, which grossed over $400 million in t

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking were the primary causes of the fatal road crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, an incident that claimed the lives of two foreign nationals and left others injured. The accident, which occurred around midday near the Sinoma area close to Sagamu in Ogun State, has again drawn attention to persistent traffic vio

The death toll from the devastating fire that ravaged the Balogun commercial district on Lagos Island has risen to five, as rescue and recovery operations entered the fifth day on Sunday, underscoring the scale of one of the deadliest market disasters in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre. The inferno, which began from a single-room apartment on December 24 and rapidly escalated into a multi-building collapse, has continued to pose severe challenges to emergency respond