Shettima Hails NELFUND For Supporting Poor Students
Vice President Kashim Shettima has extolled the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as an initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor families.
Police Arrest 46 Over Peter Obi’s Convoy Blockade In Benue
The Police in Benue State says it has arrested 46 people in connection with the blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi.
Tinubu Tells Banks To Translate Capital Into Productive Investment, Jobs
President Bola Tinubu has called on the financial services industry to channel its capital into productive investments and employment opportunities to drive economic development.
Dangote: Refinery’ll Become World’s Largest By 2028
Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals will become the world’s largest refinery by 2028.
Olawepo-Hashim Unveils Plan For N605 Fuel, Says Naira Undervalued
The Accord Party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, at the weekend explained how he hopes to achieve a N605 per litre fuel price in Nigeria.
Bauchi Senator Denies Bandit Link, Insists Viral Videos Are Fake
The senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba, has denied fresh allegations linking him to banditry, describing viral videos and claims circulating on social media as part of a sustained campaign of disinformation and character assassination.
Demand For Student Loans Has Been Overwhelming, Says NELFUND
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, says demand for student loans has been ‘overwhelming’.
I’ll Crash Petrol Price To N200 Per litre Within 12 Months If Elected President – Adewole Adebayo
Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says he will reduce the prices of petrol, cooking gas and aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, to N200 per litre if elected president in 2027.
NSA Alerts Nigerians To Possible Terrorist Reprisals
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has warned Nigerians of possible isolated attacks by terrorist and criminal groups following sustained military operations against them in parts of the country.
GDP Growth Data Masking Deep Industrial, Security Crises — MAN
Nigeria’s 4.43 percent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) is masking a deepening industrial crisis, with manufacturing and the broader industrial sector losing ground as services increasingly dominate economic activity, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has warned.