Nigeria

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...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate demolition of houses and other structures constructed on designated waterways in Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday after inspecting areas of the FCT affected by...

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has sparked conversations on social media after sharing a video showing the process behind her latest facial transformation, coming just weeks after the end of her marriage to actor Bobby Maris. The actress documented the procedure...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered security agencies to identify and arrest those behind the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge.The governor condemned the damage to the critical infrastructure and described the incident as a serious threat to public...