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Tensions between Nigeria and South Africa have intensified following the reported deaths of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, as concerns over the safety of Nigerians living and doing business in the country continue to grow. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two Nigerian citizens, James Uchechukwu Nwankwo and Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, were…
Africa’s largest refinery is about to get even bigger. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, to launch a $1.6 billion Initial Public Offering, IPO, in what will be Africa’s biggest share sale ever. At the same time, the refinery announced plans for a $14.3 billion expansion that…
A fresh political drama is brewing in the South-East after popular socialite Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, clashed with Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru and was hit with a fiery response from federal lawmaker Hon. Chinedu Ogah. The controversy began days ago when Cubana Chief Priest publicly called on Governor Nwifuru to…
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has announced that Nigerian students will begin receiving 100 megabytes (MB) of free daily data from October 1, 2026, to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms. The initiative, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership with telecommunications operators and the Federal Ministry of Education,…
Nigerian students in public senior secondary and tertiary institutions are set to receive 100MB of free daily data from October 1, 2026, for accessing approved educational platforms and digital learning content.
The Lagos State Government has launched a 3-month free transportation scheme for police officers in the state. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to recognize the sacrifices of police officers in maintaining peace and security across Lagos. The state government presented 2,000 Cowry Cards to the Nigeria Police Force. Each card gives…
Peter Obi’s blocked visit to Benue on Tuesday has turned what should have been a humanitarian mission into a major 2027 political talking point. The NDC presidential candidate said he traveled to Yelwata in Guma LGA to mourn with families after the June 2025 massacre that claimed over 270 lives. He was also taking relief…
The political tension in Benue State took a new turn on Tuesday as Labour Party leader and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was prevented from visiting victims of the June 2025 massacre in Yelwata community. What was meant to be humanitarian visit quickly turned into a political controversy, with both Obi and the Benue State Government…
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 12 people, including two children and four women, in Southern Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies despite a ceasefire agreement reached more than two months ago.The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the deaths. The ministry said one strike hit a residential building in Kfar Rumman, killing 11 people…
The Federal Government has approved a new pensionable salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with Generals, Admirals and Air Chief Marshals topping the scale at an annual gross pensionable salary of N29.75m. The approval, contained in a September 3, 2026 circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, takes effect…