The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has raised concerns over the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to supply refined petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing established distribution channels. The association warned that such a move could cause widespread disruption, long-term product shortages, and the collapse of existing supply networks across the country. […]
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collaborate closely with state governors to develop viable and bankable housing projects focused on providing homeownership opportunities directly to citizens. This directive was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Day […]
The breakthrough came just before half-time, as Pape Matar Sarr scored in the 45th minute to put Spurs ahead. That goal proved decisive in a match that saw limited clear-cut opportunities, with both teams locked in a tactical battle. Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute, while Arsenal’s Mikel Merino […]
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his decision to the party’s inability to deliver Nigeria from what he described as prevailing political cankerworms. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated July 30, addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi. Originally set to retire on August 31st, 2025, Adeniyi will now remain in office until August 2026. In a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is […]
The Nigerian government expects to collect about N796 billion annually through a five percent surcharge on both domestically produced and imported premium motor spirit. This surcharge on refined petroleum products is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, one of four tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025. […]
The D’Tigress of Nigeria will take on Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afro Basket, scheduled on the 31st of July 2025 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria cruised through the group stage, opening with a dominant 92–45 win over Rwanda before edging Mozambique 65–60 in […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision marks a major shift in Canadian foreign policy and has drawn sharp criticism from United States President Donald Trump and was firmly rejected by Israel. Carney emphasized […]
Justina Azuka, wife of the murdered Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka, has declared her intention to contest the vacant Onitsha North 1 constituency seat. Her husband, who was kidnapped in Onitsha on Christmas Eve 2024 and later found dead near the Second Niger Bridge in February, despite reports of a ransom payment. Following public calls for […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced concern over the recently announced trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, suggesting that it highlights the EU’s failure to assert itself strongly enough with U.S. President Donald Trump. While acknowledging that the deal provides more clarity and opportunities for French businesses, Macron stressed that it […]