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Power: FG to Clear GenCos’ Legacy Debts in 2027 — Tegbe
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says the Federal Government aims to settle outstanding legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies by 2027.
Oct 12, 2026
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IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Extends Offer Period by Two Weeks
Oct 12, 2026
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FG Urges States to Align Budgets With Education, Healthcare Priorities
Oct 12, 2026
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Dangote Refinery Targets 1.4m Barrels Per Day Capacity by 2029 — Dangote
Oct 12, 2026
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Court Strikes Out Euracare’s Bid to Stop Inquest into Adichie’s Son’s Death
Oct 12, 2026
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IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Extends Offer Period by Two Weeks
Dangote Refinery extends its share offer to October 27, giving investors more time to participate in the landmark IPO.
Oct 12, 2026
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Houthi Official Warns of ‘Swift, Painful Response’ if US Enters Yemen War
Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti threatens US interests if Washington joins Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against the group.
Oct 12, 2026
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FG Urges States to Align Budgets With Education, Healthcare Priorities
Federal Government urges states to link 2027 budgets to education and primary healthcare plans for better public service delivery.
Oct 12, 2026
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Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10bn Suit Against EFCC
Federal High Court rules EFCC had legal authority to search Achimugu’s residence, rejecting her claim for N10bn in damages.
Oct 12, 2026
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Governor Oyebanji Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Three
Oyebanji dissolved Ekiti’s cabinet ahead of his second term, retaining three key officials for continuity.
Oct 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Shettima Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Bello, Badaru, Other Ex-Governors
Shettima met former governors and political figures at Aso Rock, but the purpose remained undisclosed.
Oct 12, 2026
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Dangote Refinery Targets 1.4m Barrels Per Day Capacity by 2029 — Dangote
Aliko Dangote says refinery expansion will double capacity, boost petrochemical production and create opportunities for smaller investors.
Oct 12, 2026
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Lagos APC Unveils Team to Mobilise Non-Indigene Voters for 2027
The Lagos APC has inaugurated a sub-committee to engage non-indigenous residents and ethnic nationality groups as part of its mobilisation strategy for the 2027 elections.
Oct 6, 2026
Lifestyle
OPay Seeks DSS, Police Probe Over Shutdown Rumour
OPay has asked the Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force to investigate a false social media claim that the fintech company was shutting down its Nigerian operations.
Sep 2, 2026
Lifestyle
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempts in Sokoto, Rescue 22 Victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
Jun 20, 2026
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FG Seeks World Bank Guarantees for Infrastructure Financing
Nigeria’s Oyedele and Cardoso seek World Bank guarantees to attract private capital for infrastructure projects.
Oct 12, 2026
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Power: FG to Clear GenCos’ Legacy Debts in 2027 — Tegbe
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says the Federal Government aims to settle outstanding legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies by 2027.
Oct 12, 2026
News
IPO: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Extends Offer Period by Two Weeks
Dangote Refinery extends its share offer to October 27, giving investors more time to participate in the landmark IPO.
Oct 12, 2026
News
Houthi Official Warns of ‘Swift, Painful Response’ if US Enters Yemen War
Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti threatens US interests if Washington joins Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against the group.
Oct 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Shettima Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Bello, Badaru, Other Ex-Governors
Shettima met former governors and political figures at Aso Rock, but the purpose remained undisclosed.
Oct 12, 2026
Politics
APC Polls Give Us Real Statistics, Show Tinubu Will Win 2027 Election — National Chairman
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says internal party polls indicate Tinubu is leading across states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Oct 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Atiku Raises Alarm over Appointment of Two Yorubas as INEC Heads, Warns Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar questions INEC appointments ahead of 2027 elections, demanding transparency, impartiality and assurances against political interference in electoral administration.
Oct 12, 2026
Politics
INEC List: ‘Stop Fighting a Lost Battle’ — Shehu Sani Tells Omitted Candidates
Former senator urges excluded candidates to abandon fresh lawsuits and prepare for future elections following a Supreme Court ruling.
Oct 11, 2026
Sports
EPL: Crystal Palace Come Back to Beat Forest; Hull Draw with Everton
Palace beat Forest after trailing, while Hull and Everton shared four goals in a draw.
Oct 11, 2026
Sports
Puerto Rican Boxing Great Gomez Dies at 69
Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez, a three-weight world champion, leaves behind a record of 17 consecutive title defences by knockout.
Oct 11, 2026
Sports
Man City Thrash Liverpool 3-0 Amid Financial Charges, Extend Lead at Top
Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki score as City beat Liverpool after Ryan Gravenberch’s second-half dismissal.
Oct 11, 2026
Sports
Augsburg Midfielder Scores Fastest Goal in Bundesliga History Against Bayern Munich
Robin Fellhauer scored after just eight seconds to set a Bundesliga record as Augsburg held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw.
Oct 10, 2026
Tech & Education
UK Visa Crackdown Hits Nigerian Students
Nigerian students are being forced to abandon their dreams of studying in the United Kingdom after universities began withdrawing admission offers en masse to avoid breaching a strict new 5 per cent visa refusal threshold. With study visa withdrawals among Nigerian applicants skyrocketing from 4.5 per cent to 22.7 per cent in the first half of 2026, thousands of prospective students now face an uncertain future—and some may be forced to leave the UK altogether.
Oct 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Ekiti Tech Varsity Resumes, VC Promises Stable Calendar
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, has announced October 12, 2026, as the resumption date for returning students, with fresh students expected on November 2. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Gbenga Aribisala says the university is committed to a predictable academic structure that ensures students progress without disruption or delay.
Oct 12, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Warns: Admission Outside CAPS Is Fake and Will Be Rejected
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued a fresh warning to candidates against accepting admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System, declaring that such admissions are illegal and unrecognised. With thousands of students already facing devastating consequences—including being barred from NYSC, the Nigerian Law School, and medical practice—JAMB insists that CAPS remains the only approved platform for all tertiary admissions in Nigeria.
Oct 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Bamidele Unveils N200m Renovated Science College
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has commissioned the renovated Government Science College, Iyin-Ekiti, personally funded at over N200 million, donating buses to the school and nearby FUTESI while promising a second phase of upgrades.
Oct 4, 2026
Agriculture
Abakaliki Rice Mill: Ebonyi’s N171bn Neglected Goldmine
Nigeria's largest rice mill, operating since 1967, processes 132,000 tonnes of rice annually—worth over N171 billion—yet operates without power, safe working conditions, or good roads. As the state's entire IGR sits at just N17.18 billion, analysts ask how a facility generating ten times that amount has been allowed to decay into a "prostrate goldmine."
Oct 12, 2026
Agriculture
Seaweed Could Transform Nigeria’s Agricultural Energy Sector
SMEFUNDS CEO Dr. Femi Oye advocates for seaweed as a renewable energy source to power Nigeria’s food production, offering a circular solution for farmers and small businesses.
Oct 12, 2026
Agriculture
Babalola’s Farmer Support Hits N98m
Legal icon Aare Afe Babalola has disbursed N11.2 million to 81 outstanding farmers across Ekiti State's 16 local government areas, bringing total awards under his annual agricultural scheme since 2015 to N98 million.
Oct 4, 2026
Agriculture
FG Launches African Swine Fever Control Campaign in Southwest
The Federal Government has launched a major African Swine Fever control and biosecurity campaign at the Oke-Aro Pig Farm Estate, distributing protective kits to farmers and pledging comprehensive training to prevent future outbreaks. The intervention by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) targets one of Nigeria's largest pig production clusters, which has suffered devastating losses from the highly contagious disease in the past.
Oct 3, 2026
Health
Diri Orders Free Quarterly Health Checks for All Bayelsa Residents at Secondary Facilities
Governor Douye Diri has directed Bayelsa's Ministry of Health to begin free quarterly medical check-ups across all eight local government areas, aimed at helping residents who cannot afford routine screening and promoting early detection of diseases.
Oct 12, 2026
Health
‘Priceless Gift of Sight’ Reaches 400,000 Beneficiaries
FCMB and the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation say their 15-year eye care partnership has reached over 400,000 Nigerians, as a World Sight Day roundtable in Abuja pushes for private-sector funding to sustain and expand care.
Oct 12, 2026
Health
FUNAAB Launches Africa’s First AI Disease Surveillance System
Researchers at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, have developed IDS-Master, a groundbreaking AI-powered surveillance system that detects infectious disease outbreaks in real time by analysing reports from community leaders, health agents, and ordinary residents. Described as Africa's first fully AI-driven event-based surveillance platform, the innovation promises to bridge critical gaps in outbreak detection across underserved rural communities where delays in reporting can cost l
Oct 12, 2026
Health
NAFDAC Seeks Global Partners for Local Vaccine Production
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on international partners to support the establishment of vaccine manufacturing facilities in Nigeria, saying local production is the missing link in the agency’s push to attain World Health Organisation Maturity Level 4 for vaccine lot release. She spoke at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos, where she commended President Bola Tinubu’s Executive
Oct 4, 2026
Security
Police Begin Rescue Operation For Abducted Oyo Headmaster
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Jul 13, 2026
Security
Again, Four ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Air Force Bombs ISWAP Enclave in Borno, Inflicts Heavy Casualties
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Army Captures Suspected ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Borno State
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Jul 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
TAFTA Trains 150 Female Creators to Build Sustainable Careers
, tools, and industry connections through its maiden Creator HQ programme, a three-day immersive training focused on content creation, intellectual property protection, and monetisation. Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative is designed to help women turn their creative talents into sustainable businesses and long-term careers.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Dangote Foundation Gives Students Free Shares
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative that will fund an additional 10 shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO for eligible tertiary students who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares in their own names. Chairman Aliko Dangote says the programme is about developing a mindset — equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and opportunity to understand how economic value is created and how they can participate in it.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FG Empowers 70 Media Managers With Tablets
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVEE has given tablets to 70 digital media personnel to strengthen awareness of government vocational and entrepreneurship programmes ahead of the NPRGS Oyo State rollout.
Oct 2, 2026
Youth Empowerment
MSS Academy Graduates 56 Youths in Event Technology
The Mobile Screen and Sound (MSS) Limited Technical Academy has graduated 56 students from its 10-week training programme in sound engineering, lighting design, and stage production, as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with employable skills and reduce youth idleness. The academy has also promised automatic employment for the best five graduating students, underscoring its commitment to bridging the gap between training and industry placement.
Sep 30, 2026
Pacesetters
Meet Abena Serwaah: the 23-year-old leading Ghana's agri-tech revolution
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Feb 20, 2025
Pacesetters
Kofi Acheampong: the teacher who built a library in a fishing village
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Jan 10, 2025
Programs
Oxfam, Partners Empower North-East Communities to Take Charge of Post-Insurgency Development in Adamawa, Borno
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Aug 2, 2026
Programs
NABCO begins Phase 3 recruitment with focus on ICT and healthcare graduates
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Mar 5, 2025
Programs
Free SHS programme records 1.2 million enrolments in 2024/25 academic year
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
Feb 1, 2025