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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country is entering a new phase of economic development, declaring that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult period of reforms and is now focused on achieving broader prosperity. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during his nationwide Independence Day address to mark Nigeria’s…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that it currently lacks the capacity to evacuate Nigerians in Libya who wish to return home. The disclosure comes amid growing concerns over Nigerians living in Libya and reports surrounding an October 1 deadline for foreigners seeking to leave the country. NiDCOM reportedly confirmed that it has…
The Nigerian Army has operationalised three new military formations in Kebbi State as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and tackle banditry in the North-West. The formations are the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi, the 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and the 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje. The operationalisation is part…
A General Court Martial in Abuja has postponed its ruling in the ongoing case involving military officers accused of an alleged coup plot. The ruling, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, has now been fixed for Monday, October 5, 2026. The court is sitting at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja. A…
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has begun construction of a major oil refinery project in Kenya estimated at $16 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed refinery was held in Lamu County on Wednesday, with Kenyan President William Ruto and other regional leaders attending the event. The refinery is planned to have a capacity of about…
The Nigerian Government has called for thorough investigations into the deaths of three Nigerian nationals who were killed in separate incidents in South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg raised concerns over the deaths and called on South African authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding each incident. The three…
The Federal Government has highlighted economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the remarks on Wednesday during the 66th Independence Anniversary Public Lecture in Abuja. Akume said the administration’s reforms since 2023 were designed to address longstanding…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has opened discussions with Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State over a proposed direct supply arrangement for locally refined petroleum products. The proposed partnership could allow members of the retail association to purchase products directly from the refinery, subject to agreement on commercial, technical and operational…
The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 80,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil during operations in the Niger Delta and arrested three suspected drug traffickers in a separate operation. The operations involved personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. According to the Navy, two anti-crude oil theft operations…
The Federal Government, in partnership with the Federation of Construction Industry, has trained 200 Nigerian youths in construction-related skills. The training was carried out under a youth skills acquisition programme designed to improve employability and provide young Nigerians with practical vocational skills. The beneficiaries were trained in three major areas: masonry, plumbing and carpentry. The…