Makoko Demolition: Lagos Assembly Orders Halt, Pledges Compensation for Victims
The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate suspension of the ongoing demolition exercise in Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities, while pledging compensation for residents whose properties have…
We Will Not Reverse Reforms, Tinubu Assures World Bank
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring the World Bank that there will be no reversal despite the initial hardship faced by citizens.…
Why Cement Prices Remain High in Nigeria, According to Agora Policy
.A new report by policy think tank Agora Policy has attributed the persistently high price of cement in Nigeria to weak competition and market concentration within the industry, despite the…
Lagos State Commits $2m to Makoko Water Cities Project Amid Urban Renewal Drive
The Lagos State Government has announced a $2 million commitment to the Makoko Water Cities Project, describing it as a long-term and environmentally sustainable blueprint for regenerating the Makoko…
NLC and TUC Call Off Protest in Abuja, Direct Workers to Return
Labour unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned protest in Abuja and directed workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to…
NiMet Forecast: Sunshine and Scattered Thunderstorms Across Nigeria Starting Today
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast for Nigeria starting today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, predicting sunshine and scattered thunderstorms across the country through Thursday, February 5.…
Court Bars NLC, TUC From Protesting in Abuja Pending Dispute Resolution
A national industrial court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from carrying out a planned protest in the Federal Capital Territory…
Ghana Freezes African Diaspora Citizenship Applications Over Cost and Complexity
Ghana has temporarily suspended its citizenship application process for members of the African diaspora to make the system more accessible and user-friendly. Since 2016, individuals who can prove African ancestry,…
Nigeria’s FG Rolls Out Financial Inclusion Training Program Targeting 10 Million Citizens
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a nationwide financial inclusion training program aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with essential financial literacy, investment knowledge, and digital skills. The…
Saraki Commissions Federal Housing Estate Road Network in Adamawa
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has inaugurated the Federal Housing Estate road network constructed by the Adamawa State government under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration. The project, located…