The bye-election for the Ganye Constituency seat in the Adamawa State House of Assembly was conducted peacefully on Saturday, with a massive voter turnout recorded across all polling units in the Local Government Area. Accreditation and voting commenced promptly at 8:30 a.m. in most locations, with voters arriving early to exercise their civic duty. Voting

Worried by the rising incidents of boat mishaps, the Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators for not adhering to the use of life jackets. The state government gave the threat when a delegation visited Guni in Munya Local Government area to condole with the families of the victims of

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) delivered victory for his party at his polling unit in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday. At Polling Unit 022, Ward 3, Oke-Aremo, Senator Alli’s voting center, the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 49 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 31 votes. Alli, who participated

The House of Representatives has dismissed allegations by its member, Ibrahim Auyo that thr leadership demands up to N3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions on the chamber floor. Auyo, who represents Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa federal constituency in Jigawa on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had during a meeting with his constituents

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified its role in the incident involving a passenger of Ibom Air, Comfort Emmanson at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MM2) in Lagos on Sunday, August 10, 2025, stating that its personnel were not part of the initial response. In a statement issued on Friday, FAAN

After nearly a decade of legal siege, £50 million worth of prime London properties have been released from UK court restraints, marking the end of one of the most politically charged property battles to cross continents. The political spark in Abuja The saga began during Nigeria’s tense 2015 election season, when billionaire businessman Benedict Peters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday handed over a recovered sum of ₦100 million to the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity, the money recovered from defaulting mining companies in the State represents unpaid royalties

The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the World Bank have initiated discussions on a potential partnership to enhance the development of Nigeria’s mining sector. The talks, held on August 15, focused on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and transparency in mining operations, as well as promoting sustainable practices, a statement by the agency said. The

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Leads Launch of $50m WEIDE Fund in Nigeria to Boost Women in Digital Trade Nigeria on Thursday hosted the grand launch of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a $50 million initiative jointly managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to empower women entrepreneurs

Okonjo-Iweala Meets Tinubu, Calls for Stronger Social Safety Nets Amid Economic Reforms Former Coordinating Minister of the Economy and current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen social safety nets to cushion the impact of ongoing economic reforms on Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable.

Naira Appreciates to ₦1,540 Against Dollar in Black Market The naira strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, August 15, gaining ₦20.33 in the parallel market. Currency traders in Abuja told Economic Confidential that reduced demand for dollars contributed to the local currency’s marginal rebound. The naira traded at ₦1,530/$ for buying and ₦1,540/$ for

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 21.8% The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 21.88 percent in July 2025, down from 22.22 percent June. The NBS announced the reduction in its consumer price index (CPI) report, released on Friday. This is the fourth disinflation recorded in 2025. In the report