The death toll from Tuesday’s fire at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial complex on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has climbed to 10. Six more fatalities were confirmed on Thursday, following the earlier report of four deaths. The latest victims were…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Dangote refinery again clashed yesterday over the allegation of diversion of petroleum products by members of the association, and demanded a retraction of the claim in seven days.…
The Federal Government has unveiled a $3.14 billion agricultural investment plan under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative, aimed at boosting food production, creating jobs, and achieving national food sovereignty. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar…
The Federal Government has announced plans to incorporate its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme into the national budget, in a bid to sustain support for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
Nigeria needs to grow its nominal gross domestic product (GDP) by 40 per cent in 2025 and next year, or its foreign exchange to trade at N500 per dollar, with a real growth of 5 per cent to quadruple its…
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says Nigeria is on track to become a global powerhouse in fertiliser and petrochemicals, with plans for his company to emerge as the world’s largest exporter of urea fertiliser by 2026. Speaking on…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has highlighted the role of Nigeria’s vast gas reserves in powering the country’s ambitious 4,000km, 350 km/h high-speed rail network, describing it as a catalyst for trade, investment, and industrial…
The ever busy Broad Street on Lagos Island on Tuesday afternoon, was gripped by an unsettling mix of panic and relief as thick black smoke curled into the sky from Afriland Tower, a busy commercial high-rise that is home to…
Nigeria and the Republic of Angola have signed a series of landmark agreements covering the fight against illicit drug production and trafficking, as well as cultural and economic cooperation. The agreements were concluded during the 5th Session of the Nigeria–Angola…
Nigeria’s bid for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has gained fresh momentum with a high-level diplomatic reception hosted in New York. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, addressed Permanent Representatives…
The Lagos State Government has reduced the minimum land size required for estate development from 10,000 square metres to 5,000 square metres. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this during the ministry’s maiden Quarterly…
Commercial banks in Nigeria have collectively raised an estimated N2.5 trillion in fresh capital within the first six months of 2025 as part of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing recapitalisation programme. This was disclosed in the 20th edition…
Be Patience, Tinubu’s Reforms Will Deliver Long-Term Gains- Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to remain patient and hopeful as President Bola Tinubu’s administration implements sweeping reforms, assuring that the measures are designed to secure lasting prosperity. Speaking…
The United States has cut its imports of Nigerian goods by over 40% within just one month, reigniting worries about the fragility of Nigeria’s trade relationship with one of its most important partners. According to data from the US Census…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has lamented Nigeria’s prolonged struggle with ineffective leadership, saying the country has been plagued by “lousy leaders” for many years. Speaking at the second Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organised by the…