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UK, Nigeria seal $750m infrastructure deal as Pension funds prepare to unlock billions
Nigeria’s pension industry has partnered with UK-funded FSD Africa to establish a proposed $750 million infrastructure investment fund. The initiative, supported by the Pension Industry Leadership Council (PILC), aims to mobilise domestic…
CAF Announces New Date For 2026 Awards Ceremony In Lagos
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony to December 2 in Lagos, Nigeria, moving it from the initially planned December 7 date. The event marks the…
Brent crude slides to $93 as petrol prices remain high
Despite Brent crude oil falling to $93 per barrel, petrol prices remain high across many parts of Nigeria, with only marginal reductions in some areas. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission…
After 12-year delay, Nigeria’s Minimum Pension Guarantee targets retirement poverty
President Bola Tinubu has introduced a ₦52,500 monthly minimum pension guarantee for 173,209 eligible retirees under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme. The initiative aims to provide financial support and improve the welfare of…
BREAKING: NERC approves N30 billion to provide free meters to Band A, Band B customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an additional N30 billion for the third phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund. The money will help 11 electricity distribution companies procure and install…
Senate Pledges N100m Reward For Flamingos
The Nigerian Senate has pledged N100 million to the Flamingos, the country’s Under-17 women’s football team, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos defeated…
JUST IN: Nigeria’s Ebola strain closely related to Kenya case — Minister
Nigeria’s Health Minister, Muhammad Pate, says genomic analysis has revealed that Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case is closely related to the virus identified in Kenya. However, there is no evidence of a direct…
Bandits kill 12 family members, abduct others in Zamfara
Armed bandits have attacked Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing 12 members of the same family and abducting several residents. The attack reportedly occurred on Saturday…
EPL: Delap double condemns Man City to third straight defeat
Manchester City suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League, marking their third consecutive loss. Jairo Cunha opened the scoring before Liam Delap netted twice to secure…
21 Killed As Migrant Boat Sinks Off Senegal, Says Authorities
A migrant boat carrying people from West Africa to Europe sank off the coast of northwestern Senegal, killing at least 21 people. According to authorities, only one person was rescued, while search…
Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions
Iran is set to hold regional security talks with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in Tehran on Monday. The meeting comes amid continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, rising…
Nigeria restores over 1,000MW to Lagos complex after power disruption
The Federal Government has restored electricity to Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory following the vandalism of a 330kV transmission line. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, confirmed that…