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Tinubu asks Senate to approve $20.5bn, €1.04bn foreign loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve approximately $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion in external loans under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 supplementary borrowing plan. The request was conveyed in a…
IPO: Investors rush for Dangote Refinery shares as offer closes Tuesday
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO), attracting investor applications from 120 countries, including all 54 African nations. Reports from Channels Television, Punch and Daily Trust state that the…
Presidential Rally: We’re expecting massive turnout in Kaduna, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna, attracting large crowds of enthusiastic supporters. Some supporters reportedly slept at the venue and nearby streets to secure seats before…
Keyamo accuses Atiku of fearing APC’s Northern support
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of being concerned about the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s strong support in northern Nigeria ahead of the…
Nine suspects arrested in FBI’s latest operation against Yahoo Boys in Nigeria
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested nine individuals in Nigeria over an alleged international cybercrime operation involving $11 million. Authorities seized 53 electronic devices during the operation and identified potentially…
BREAKING: CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso appointed AFC Chairman
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been appointed chairman of the board of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The appointment comes as AFC expands its efforts to finance…
Rochas Okorocha Arrested, Released After One-Hour Interrogation — Police
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha was arrested by the police and released after one hour of interrogation. According to police officials, his arrest followed his failure to honour previous police invitations…
‘It’s Regressive’ – IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidies, describing them as expensive and ineffective. Instead, it recommended targeted financial assistance and transport subsidies to protect vulnerable citizens from…
APC blasts Atiku for disrespect, says aides call Tinubu by first name
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for referring to President Bola Tinubu as “Bola.” Despite the criticism, the council urged its members to accord…
Brazil election results 2026: Key takeaways from Lula’s historic win
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term after defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested election. Lula secured 51.79 per cent of the votes,…
FG says Nigeria could declare Ebola outbreak over by December 7
The Federal Government of Nigeria says the country could declare the Ebola outbreak over by December 7, 2026, if no new confirmed or probable cases are detected. The announcement follows the medical…
Voters’ register: INEC clarifies ward display, website delay
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online. This follows concerns raised by stakeholders and aims to give the public wider…