Reps Probe ₦432bn NMDPRA Debt, Summon Oil Firms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into ₦432.07 billion in outstanding obligations owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) by oil companies and other entities. The probe is being conducted by the House Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s annual reports over […]
FG Drives Private Investment into Badagry Deep-Seaport
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract private investment into Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, with APM Terminals exploring the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos. The development followed a visit by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime […]
CBN Makes Terrorism Financing Supervision a Priority
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made the supervision of terrorism financing risks a priority as part of efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being exploited by illicit actors. The apex bank said its supervisory activities would focus on how financial institutions identify, assess and manage terrorism financing risks, […]
South-South Governors Move to Build Regional Economic Bloc
By Sulyman Gobir Governors of the South-South states have agreed to build a more integrated regional economic bloc, with shared infrastructure, investment and coordinated engagement with the Federal Government at the centre of the new agenda. The decision was reached at the second South-South Governors’ Forum meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, chaired by Bayelsa […]
Ekiti Pensioners Beg Oyebanji Over Unpaid Entitlements
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Pensioners of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), have appealed to Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji to urgently intervene over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other outstanding entitlements. The BOUESTI Pensioners Association made the appeal in a letter dated September 7, 2026, addressed to the governor and signed […]
BBNaija Disqualifications From Kemen to Nomy
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar Big Brother Naija BBNaija, has disqualified eight housemates across 11 seasons for offences ranging from violence and aggression to sexual misconduct and repeated breaches of house rules. The latest is Nomy, who was removed from the Season 11 house after Big Brother cited her repeated disobedience. Nomy’s disqualification followed her refusal to […]
Police Rescue 17 Children, Arrest 7 in Trafficking Ring
INEC Fixes September 19 for By-Elections in Four States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 19, 2026, for five by-elections across four states as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election intensify. INEC Chief Press Secretary, Tunde Oketola, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Oketola, the elections will cover one federal constituency and […]
ONSA Begins First Crisis Response Exercise in Delta
By Julian Osamoto The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commenced the 2026 Rapid Response 3 (RR3) Crisis Response Exercise in Asaba, Delta State, marking the first time the national multi-agency crisis simulation is being conducted outside the Federal Capital Territory. The five-day exercise, which began on Monday, September 7, brings together relevant […]
Nigeria’s Ports Record 12.3% Cargo Growth in Q2
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s ports recorded a strong increase in cargo activity in the second quarter of 2026, with total throughput rising by 12.3 per cent to 35.74 million metric tonnes. The figure, contained in the Nigerian Ports Authority’s Q2 2026 Operational Performance Report, represents an increase from the 31.83 million metric tonnes recorded in […]