The House of Representatives of Nigeria has scheduled an emergency sitting for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to review issues arising from the recent announcement of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The decision was communicated to lawmakers through an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Speaker late Friday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable for the 2027 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections slated for February 20, 2027, and governorship and state assembly elections scheduled for March 6, 2027. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday by INEC Chairman, Joash…
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…
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency while declaring open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). Represented by Deputy Director of Special Duties, Comfort Madichi, Mahmood…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 in recognition of its significant progress in enhancing safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a reported 70 percent reduction in boat mishaps. The honour was presented at the 2025 award and dinner night organised by New Telegraph, held at the…
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,…
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…
The Federal Government has commenced the full rehabilitation and expansion of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road, a critical traffic corridor in Lagos State, with authorities projecting completion within four months. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Olufemi Dare, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the project site, noting that the road spans…
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…
