The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, has commissioned a combined 1-megawatt clean energy infrastructure serving Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a significant step toward expanding sustainable electricity access in Nigeria. The project, delivered under the Korean Energy Project…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has secured the globally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria and among a select few in Africa to attain the standard. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is widely regarded as the international benchmark for information security management, offering a comprehensive…
A major cultural collaboration between Nigeria and the Benin Republic is set to take centre stage as organisers of the Festival International des Arts du Benin (FInAB) unveil plans for a dedicated “Nigeria Day” during the festival’s fourth edition in Cotonou. The announcement was made at a high-profile press conference held on February 12, 2026,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at streamlining cargo clearance, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and strengthening transparency in border management. Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement held at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos on Friday, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the initiative represents a decisive step toward coordinated,…
Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may face targeted U.S. sanctions, including visa restrictions and asset freezes, under a proposed bill aimed at holding Nigerian individuals and groups accountable for alleged violations of religious freedoms. The legislation, known as the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced on Tuesday by…
By Adeyemi David Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has called on the National Assembly to support President Bola Tinubu in raising N7 trillion through bonds to fund the completion of road projects previously handled by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Umahi made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while defending the ministry’s…
Ecobank Nigeria has introduced the Ecobank Business App, a digital banking platform aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The new application enables business owners to manage payments, track transactions, monitor cash flow, and conduct daily financial operations directly from their mobile devices, helping to eliminate…
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run on Wednesday, adding N881 billion to investors’ wealth as renewed buying interest in key equities strengthened overall market sentiment. The surge was driven by increased demand for large- and mid-cap stocks, including Meyer, Nestlé Nigeria, Fortis Global Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, and Zichis Agro Allied Industries, alongside…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant operational milestone following the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit production block, a development that reinforces steady output at Africa’s largest oil refining complex. The company confirmed that both units, which recently underwent scheduled maintenance, are now operating at peak efficiency. To…
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Solewant Group, Solomon Ewanehi has issued a compelling call for African nations to prioritize local content as the cornerstone of energy security and industrialization. Speaking at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2026 in Lagos, Ewanehi argued that a nation’s development is inextricably linked to…
