Nigerians spent an estimated N11.3tn on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, between January and July 2026, despite a significant decline in the volume consumed nationwide. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed that approximately 10.37 billion litres of petrol entered the domestic market during the seven-month period….
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Presidency to address questions surrounding the reported forfeiture of $460,000 by President Bola Tinubu in the United States. Atiku’s response followed criticism from the Presidency over his engagement of a US lobbying firm for $1.2 million to promote his interests and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, has seized illicit drugs and pharmaceutical products with a combined street value of N3.951 billion and arrested three suspects in connection with the seizures. The seized substances, which included cannabis sativa, crystal methamphetamine, Tramadol and Codeine, were handed over to the National…
The Federal Government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students involved in examination malpractice that they will face the consequences as it intensifies efforts to restore credibility to Nigeria’s public examination system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the National…
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has dismissed reports that it plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country, assuring customers and merchants that its services remain fully operational. The company gave the assurance during a live town hall held in Lagos on Wednesday to address misinformation circulating on social media about…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the transfer of the inland dry port (IDP) functions currently handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The directive is part of efforts by the Federal Government to establish a clearer separation between port economic…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said the deployment of off-grid solar solutions across educational institutions is improving learning conditions and strengthening the sustainability of university operations. The initiative, being implemented under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is designed to provide tertiary institutions…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Presidency has urged the media and the public to distinguish between the ongoing United States Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation involving President Bola Tinubu and claims that he is facing a criminal case in the United States. In a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, has charged staff of the agency to build on recent achievements and adopt a more disciplined, performance-driven approach to advancing Nigeria’s maritime sector. Mobereola gave the charge at a two-day Senior Management Strategy Session on the NIMASA Medium-Term…
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has warned its members against engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the forthcoming National and State Assembly elections. The warning was issued at a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, where the party resolved to sanction members found supporting candidates of rival political parties….
