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FEC approves $45.3m feasibility study for new transportation route alignment for ports

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $45,303,000 for an in-depth feasibility study and engineering design for a new transportation route alignment serving...

Agge Deep Seaport Project: Bayelsa Set to Become Major Transport Hub, says Oyetola

A high-powered team from the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has arrived in Bayelsa to finalize plans for the multi-billion dollar...

Naira Strengthens to 8-Month High, Gains N20.67 Against Dollar

The Nigerian naira continued its stability on Monday, fueled by reduced demand for the dollar and effective policies implemented by the Central Bank...

CBN Extends Deadline for BDCs to Access Forex Market Until May 30

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted eligible Bureau de Change (BDC) operators more time to access the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange...

NLC suspends industrial action over telecom tariff hike, strikes deal with FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs following a meeting with federal...

FEC Approves N885bln for 10 Road Projects Across States

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N885 billion for 10 road projects aimed at upgrading Nigeria’s road networks and bridges across the...

Murder of entire family: Three men to face gallows for brutal killing, arson

After two years of trial, justice was served on Monday as an Abeokuta High Court in Ogun State delivered a verdict in a...

Ogun govt. suspends monarch and ex-police officer for assaulting septuagenarian in viral video

The Ogun State Government on Monday slammed a six-month suspension on Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, for assaulting and raining curses on...

Minister Orders Shutdown of Quack Hospital in FCT, Operator Arrested for Practicing Without License

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has taken a strong stance against illegal health facilities in the FCT, declaring...

NUPRC Tightens Grip on Oil Firms, Says No Export Permits for Crude Meant for Local Refining

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a stern warning to oil production companies, asking them to strictly adhere to crude...

NCAA Takes On Kenya Airways Over Alleged Passenger Mistreatment

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Kenya Airways are embroiled in a bitter dispute over allegations of passenger maltreatment, specifically involving Ms....

Tinubu Chairs First FEC Meeting in 2025, Swears in New Permanent Secretaries, RMAFC Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja on Monday, the first...

Tinubu Swears in 8 New Permanent Secretaries, 18 RMAFC Federal Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries, marking a significant development in the country’s administrative landscape. Additionally, 18 new...

New York United Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Runway, Passengers Terrified, Evacuated

Few days after a plane and copter collided in the air in US, a United Airlines flight with 104 passengers on board from...

Exclusive: Nigeria Takes Tough Stance on Doping, Vows Zero Tolerance Ahead of International Competitions – Yusuf Ali

In a bold move to reclaim its status as a powerhouse in international sports, Nigeria is launching a groundbreaking anti-doping campaign being spearheaded...

Edo gov. poll tribunal: PDP, Ighodalo close case with 19 witnesses

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, closed their case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on...