ECOWAS Approves Key Leadership Appointments
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a new set of appointments to strategic positions across its statutory institutions for the 2026–2030 term. The decision was announced…
Operation HADIN KAI Arrests Eight Terror Suspects
Operation HADIN KAI troops have arrested a suspected foreign terrorist fighter, an alleged illegal immigrant, and six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers during separate intelligence-led operations in Borno State. The military…
German Foreign Minister Begins Two-Day Nigeria Visit
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to visit Nigeria for a two-day official trip aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding economic cooperation, and enhancing regional security partnerships. According to…
FirstHoldCo Posts 83.5% Profit Growth in H1 2026
FirstHoldCo Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with profit before tax (PBT) rising by 83.5 per cent to ₦653.5 billion, compared with ₦356.15…
ALDRAP Seeks Court Order to Stop NBA Swearing-In
The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) from swearing in its President-elect, Oyinkansola…
Expert Warns Against Nigeria’s Inconsistent Fish Import Policy
A fisheries expert has warned that Nigeria’s fish import policy is weakening local aquaculture, limiting job creation, and undermining the country’s efforts to achieve food security and reduce pressure on…
Afreximbank Backs Shoreline with $200m Energy Facility
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $200 million financing facility for Shoreline Power Company Limited to support a major oil and gas infrastructure project in Algeria. The funding…
Tinubu Names Ayo Fayose and 26 New Heads for Federal Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 federal appointments into the boards and leadership of 10 government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose appointed as Chairman of…
NYSC Sets August 5 for Batch B Stream II
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation programme will begin on 5 August 2026 across Nigeria. The NYSC orientation exercise will…
Lagos Pays ₦3.1bn Compensation to Property Owners
The Lagos State Government has paid ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose land and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. The property compensation…
