Lagos Seals Balmoral, Foodies Over Wastewater Violations
Lagos State has sealed Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island and Foodies Restaurant in Lekki Phase 1 over improper wastewater disposal into public drains, intensifying enforcement against environmental violations across…
Traders Divided Over Planned Relocation of Isigate Market in Abia
Traders at Isigate Market in Umuahia, Abia State, have expressed mixed reactions over the state government’s plan to relocate them to a new site. While many acknowledge the long-term benefits…
Dangote Cement Records 71.6% Export Growth, Strong Q1 2026 Profit
Dangote Cement Plc delivered a strong first-quarter performance in 2026, with cement and clinker exports from Nigeria rising by 71.6 per cent as the company expanded its footprint across Africa.…
Ted Turner, Founder of CNN and Media Pioneer, Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who founded CNN, the world’s first 24-hour cable news network, has died at the age of 87. Turner Enterprises confirmed that he died at his…
Akpabio Flags Crisis as Nigerian Diplomats’ Children Drop Out Over Fee Arrears
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday raised concerns over the worsening welfare conditions of Nigerian diplomats abroad, revealing that many of their children are being withdrawn from…
FG Bans Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr’ Title, Declares It Academic Fraud
The Federal Government on Wednesday banned recipients of honorary degrees from prefixing “Dr” to their names in official, academic, or professional usage. It declared that the use of the title…
FG Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return, Reaffirms Market Pricing Policy
The Federal Government has ruled out any return to fuel subsidies or the introduction of price controls, reinforcing its commitment to market-driven economic policies. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
Naira Appreciates Across Markets, Gap Widens Slightly
The Nigerian currency strengthened on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,387 recorded on Monday. In the official window, the naira also gained, closing at…
FG Moves to Settle Contractors’ Debts, Boost Confidence in Economy
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has initiated engagement with local contractors to resolve outstanding federal government obligations, signalling a renewed push to restore…
Urban Planning Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Cities, Foundation Raises Alarm
The Nathaniel Atebije Foundation for Planning Advocacy (NAFPA) has called for urgent national attention to the growing crisis in urban and regional planning across Nigeria, warning that continued neglect could…