By Seun Ibiyemi The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned two solar mini-grid projects in Kano State, bringing electricity to 2,222 households and ending more than 16 years without power in the beneficiary communities. The projects, located in Ballagaza and Marayar Rogo in Warawa Local Government Area, comprise a 195-kilowatt-peak (kWp) mini-grid in Ballagaza and…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State is set to expand its rail and bus transportation infrastructure, with three additional stations on the Blue Line expected to become operational by the end of February 2027. The planned stations are Alakija, Festac and Trade Fair, as the state government intensifies efforts to establish a coordinated and regulated public…
By Bolanle Ogunlola Every year, as the calendar turns to September, October, November, and December, a familiar narrative returns to public discourse. Popularly known as the Ember Months, the period is often associated with death, accidents, mysterious occurrences, and unexplained misfortunes. From tales of blood-sucking demons to stories of ritual killings and highways supposedly marked…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested four suspects in three separate cases of alleged electrical cable vandalism, unlawful possession and trafficking of stolen cables across Abuja. The arrests, which occurred in Abaji, Kubwa and the Wuye axis of the FCT, followed intelligence-led operations…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has detained four vessels in the Lagos maritime domain as part of an intensified enforcement drive targeting operators suspected of violating Nigeria’s maritime regulations and cabotage requirements. The vessels, identified as MT HOLMES, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, JS GRATITUDE and MT BORA, were arrested during…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government on Wednesday assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to contain the Ebola outbreak in the country, saying surveillance systems, contact tracing and emergency response mechanisms have already been activated following the detection of an imported index case. The assurance came after an emergency meeting of the Presidential Task…
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 David Oluwatosin The Executive Assistant to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Coordination, Kabiru Salami, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, adding to the recent departures from the governor’s administration. Salami announced his resignation in a letter dated October 20, 2026, addressed to Makinde through the Chief of Staff. In the…
Currency in circulation in Nigeria has risen by 81 per cent to N5.44 trillion in August 2026 from N3.01 trillion in August 2023, highlighting the persistent demand for physical cash despite the rapid expansion of electronic payment channels. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Money and Credit Statistics show that currency in circulation…
By David Oluwatosin The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 44 contacts identified as health authorities intensify surveillance and containment measures to prevent further transmission. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October…
