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The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has challenged opposition leaders to go beyond criticism and present practical and well-articulated alternatives to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, rather than simply condemn government policies. Speaking through the Hon. Daniel Rejenieju at the awards ceremony of the 10th National Assembly held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has completed a private equity placement, raising fresh capital of around $2.5 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying that the transaction is the largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement in Africa. the fundraising marks an important milestone in its history and reflects investors’ strong confidence in its …

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army structure from eight to twelve divisions – a key move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. According to Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, this endorsement underscores the President’s continued commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving …

*Recognized for excellence in retail banking and leadership in sustainability Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has strengthened its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability (ESG) Leadership at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The awards, presented on Thursday 17 July 2026 at …

Fresh pressure emerged in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira after a week-long suspension. The company however increased the ex-depo price by N140 to N1,215 per litre, a move that is expected to trigger other adjustments in petrol pump prices across the country. The increase is …

Post views: 43 The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, says he is pleased with the formidable athletics team that will participate in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially open tomorrow, Thursday 23 July 2026. The 6-day athletics events will take place from Monday 27 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 at Scotstoun …

Suliat Lawal The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Constitution Amendment (State Police) Bill, 2026, clearing another major hurdle in its bid to establish state police across Nigeria, despite protest and strike by members of the minority caucus.. The bill, which seeks to create a constitutional framework for the establishment and operation of state police services alongside the Nigeria …

By Victor Osula, Abuja – The House of Representatives on Thursday handed President Bola Tinubu one of the biggest legislative victories of his administration by passing the executive bill seeking to establish state police services, a landmark constitutional reform that is expected to fundamentally reshape Nigeria’s security architecture after decades of agitation for decentralized policing. The bill, titled “A bill …

Post views: 139 Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, had led the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on an inspection tour of the ongoing renovation of the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna as efforts intensify to ensure that the Niger Tornadoes continue to play their home matches in Minna. Speaking during the inspection, …