The Presidency of Nigeria has called for a comprehensive investigation into comments made by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai concerning the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. During an interview aired on Arise TV, El-Rufai claimed that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Ribadu’s phone…
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 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…
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…
Nigeria failed to meet its assigned crude oil production quota for the sixth month in a row, according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The OPEC monthly report, released on Wednesday, showed that Nigeria’s crude oil output fell to 1.478 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026,…
Nigeria has been ranked the 36th most corrupt country in the world in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI). According to the global anti-corruption watchdog, Nigeria dropped from 140th position in 2024 to 142nd out of 182 countries assessed in 2025, where number 1 represents the cleanest country and 182…
The Federal Government has issued commendation letters to nine members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election was held on 28 November 2025 in London, where Nigeria secured a seat…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border security and facilitating legitimate transit trade following the Federal Government’s approval to reopen the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State. The development was announced during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held at the Government House in Kebbi over the weekend. The meeting brought together…
By Adeyemi David The Federal Government has commended the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his role in Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 biennium. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, conveyed…
