Nigeria

Traders at Kofar Wanbai Market in Kano are counting their losses after a fire swept through part of the market on Friday night, destroying shops, stores and other structures.The Kano State Fire Service said it received an emergency call...

Nigeria could retain a significant share of the foreign exchange currently spent on overseas aircraft maintenance if a proposed Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility by BINANI AIR in Abuja reaches full operation.BINANI Global Air Services has engaged a...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set October 1, 2026 as the target for Nigerians to begin seeing lower public transport fares, as the Federal Government and state governments move to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and...

The Federal Government has moved to end the involvement of the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Expressway, following growing concerns over the road’s worsening condition and the hardship faced by commuters.Minister of Works David Umahi made the position known during...

The Federal Government has unveiled a new strategy to improve electricity supply in Nigeria by expanding renewable energy deployment and improving the management of existing power assets.Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the plan on Wednesday during the launch...

Two children are feared dead after heavy rainfall caused flooding and building collapses in Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The downpour lasted for more than an hour on Thursday night. Consequently, several homes collapsed...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered an alleged fake government agency operating under the name National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office.According to the anti-corruption agency, the organisation does not...

The Federal Government has rejected calls to publish a transaction-specific breakdown of how it will use funds accessed through its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo...

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has strengthened its partnership with Enactus Nigeria to support young innovators developing sustainable solutions for Nigeria's construction sector.The collaboration forms part of the Julius Berger Innovation Challenge (JBIC) 2026 Mentorship Programme. The initiative gives students...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking network allegedly using Nigeria as a transit point for the movement of illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other European countries and parts of...