By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has commissioned six transmission substations in Kano and Katsina states, adding 640 megawatts (MW) of electricity transmission capacity to the national grid in a move aimed at improving power supply and strengthening electricity distribution. The projects, executed through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), comprise four substations in Kano…
Nigeria’s passport has ranked 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, with Nigerian travellers enjoying visa-free access to 24 destinations, according to figures published by the travel platform. The assessment also shows that Nigerian passport holders can obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, while electronic visas are available for…
By Onyeka Ezike The former Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), and other tourism stakeholders have called for improved Artificial Intelligence regulations and its transformation for sustainable growth inNigeria’s tourism and travel sector. The call was in sequel to the recent technical network glitch involving the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a stronger continental alliance among African countries to end the export of raw minerals and accelerate local processing, manufacturing and value addition across the continent. Tinubu made the call on Monday in New York, United States, while declaring open the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG)…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two consignments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom, while two other shipments hidden in music speakers were recovered from motor parks in Lagos. At least seven suspects linked to the seized consignments were arrested during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) posted a profit after tax of ₦535 billion in June 2026, representing a 15.8 per cent increase from the ₦462 billion recorded in May, as the national oil company sustained strong revenue performance despite a slight decline in crude oil production. The figures are…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared that the 2027 presidential election would be “a coronation, not an election” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain power. Keyamo made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police, Anietie Okokon, to the National Public Relations…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the leadership of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts towards mobilising Africa’s human, financial and natural resources to accelerate industrialisation, deepen intra-African trade and drive sustainable economic growth across the continent. The President made the call on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from…
By Seun Ibiyemi The naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar on Tuesday, maintaining stability at the official foreign exchange market while weakening slightly in the parallel market as demand for foreign currency remained elevated. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the local currency traded at approximately ₦1,367.29…
