The Nigerian Exchange Limited has officially commenced its expanded trading session, extending daily market hours from the previous 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. window to a new 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule. The change, which adds more than three hours of trading time, took effect on Monday, April 27, 2026. NGX confirmed this in a statement on its […]
The country’s National Disaster Management Institute (INGD) has warned that humanitarian assistance in the northern province of Cabo Delgado is under pressure from the combination of terrorist raids and climatic shocks, which affect the same communities. The INGC Cabo Delgado delegate, Marques Naba, said the humanitarian response must be adjusted to “a complex and simultaneous […]
Divisions within Nigeria’s opposition bloc following the Ibadan summit have raised questions about the viability of a proposed single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections and potentially strengthening the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While opposition leaders at the summit agreed to present a united front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, immediate dissent from […]
There are strong indications that domestic airlines in Nigeria may halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over what operators described as unbearable and unsustainable aviation fuel prices, raising fresh fears of widespread travel disruption across the country. Industry insiders say the airlines, having engaged both the Federal Government and oil marketers without a breakthrough, […]
Indications have emerged that proceedings in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, may suffer further delays as uncertainty surrounds the availability of a key witness. Sources familiar with the matter said the prosecution may inform the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court that Jim Obazee, a special investigator appointed […]
Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, and Labour Party have rejected the Ibadan opposition summit, stating it does not represent their official stance. They reaffirmed plans to field separate candidates against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The PDP National Working Committee, backed by the Minister of the Federal […]
Abia State Government has flagged off the State Accelerated Basic Education Programme, aimed at running the six-year primary school curriculum in three years. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, stated this at a media briefing after this week’s State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, the state capital. He said: “We […]
The federal government is set to deepen its domestic borrowing drive with plans to raise N700 billion from the bond market, as part of efforts to finance budgetary obligations and manage the country’s rising public debt profile. The offer circular issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO) to Primary Dealer Market Makers (PDMMs) show that […]
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen delivered a confident message after his side’s derby win over Fenerbahçe, insisting he is capable of scoring against any opponent as Galatasaray push towards the title in the Turkish Süper Lig. Osimhen, who found the net in the high-profile Istanbul clash, underlined his belief in his abilities and his importance to […]
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, making a fresh push to bring two major opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, under its platform for a possible joint presidential ticket. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Shehu Gabam-led National Working Committee (NWC) […]
The federal government is advancing a partnership with China aimed at accelerating affordable housing delivery and closing Nigeria’s widening housing gap through technology-driven and scalable solutions. This followed a technical study tour to Guangzhou led by the director general and global liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, alongside a delegation from Family Homes […]
As the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its search for technical partners to operate the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again insisted that the facilities will never work. Obasanjo spoke during a television interview aired on Saturday night by Sony Irabor Live, which was monitored by our […]