Gunmen Open Fire Near Ataoja’s Palace During Adeleke’s Visit
Gunmen suspected to be political thugs reportedly opened fire very close to the palace of the monarch of Osogbo, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, during the visit of the re-elected Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Nigerians Pay More For Cement Than African Neighbours – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said its preliminary investigation into Nigeria’s cement industry suggests possible manipulation of cement prices, following widespread complaints over the soaring cost of the commodity despite the country’s large production capacity and abundant limestone deposits.
NSCDC, Ebonyi Govt Ban Illegal Mining, Crack Down On Infrastructure Vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has announced an immediate and total ban on illegal mining activities across that state.
Manufacturers Groan As Rising Credit, Production Costs Threaten Recovery
Nigeria have warned that the high cost of credit and rising production expenses remain major threats to the recovery of the manufacturing sector, despite a renewed improvement in manufacturers’ confidence in the economy.
Refineries Will Work Again – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured petroleum workers that Nigeria’s refineries, which have remained largely inactive for several years, will resume operations.
Shift From Remittances To Investment, FG Urges Nigerians In Diaspora
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to move beyond remittances and channel their resources, expertise and global connections into structured investments that can drive Nigeria’s economic transformation.
Nigeria Fails Fiscal Transparency Test For 2nd Year — US Report
Nigeria has failed the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second conse cutive year, with the U.S Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025.
Council: Certification Shouldn’t Determine Public Servants’ Promotion
The National Council on Establishments has ruled that membership of professional bodies and certification should not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public service.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Loses 168 Streetlights to Vandals
About 168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have reportedly been stolen by suspected vandals.
Tinubu Okays Fresh Deep Offshore Framework to Unlock $50bn Investment
President Bola Tinubu has approved a landmark reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework designed to unlock up to $50 billion in deep offshore investment and restart Nigeria’s large, capital-intensive offshore developments that have remained stalled for decades.