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Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. The real reason poverty is rampant in Nigeria —Peter Obi Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says the problem of poverty in Nigeria does not lie in a lack of resources, but in the choices the country makes.Read more 2. FEC approves new gratuity plan for federal workers The …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new exit benefit scheme that provides federal civil servants with pension benefits equivalent to 100 percent of their total annual salary. This was disclosed by the Office of the Chief Civil Service Officer of the Federation in a statement by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Press and Public Relations, on Thursday in …

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says the problem of poverty in Nigeria does not lie in lack of resources, but in the choices the country makes. He said a country blessed with oil, gas and a large and energetic population should not experience the hardships that Nigeria is experiencing. According to him, the real problem is leadership and a …

The equity market recovered from yesterday’s slump as investors gained N220 billion by the end of trading on Thursday. This follows the soaring prices of shares such as Eterna, NPF Microfinance Bank, and Premier Paints on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 196,807.15 points from 196,463.22 points on the previous trading day. After five …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Dangote refinery increases ex-depot price of petrol to N875 amid surge in crude oil prices Dangote Oil Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N101, pushing the ex-depo rate from N774 to N875 per litre, a move that is expected to impact the national …

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a sharp increase by the end of 2025, with net reserves reaching $34.80 billion, according to Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso. In a statement issued by the CBN on Monday, Cardoso explained that gross and net reserves showed “significant increases by the end of 2025, reflecting stronger external sector fundamentals and ongoing policy reforms.” He …

The newly confirmed Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday, inaugurated a committee to develop a framework for the establishment of state police forces in Nigeria. The move follows President Bola Tinubu’s call for constitutional amendments to decentralize the police, which he said would improve grassroots community security and improve rapid response to threats. Speaking at the inauguration, Disu …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. The trial of former AGF Malami’s son has been postponed until March 10 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday postponed the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, until March 10, 2026.Read more 2. 2027: INEC reviews party …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Governor Fintiri supports rotating presidency, opposes competition in North Korea in 2027 Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced strong support for the principle of a rotating presidency ahead of the 2027 elections, and emphasized that it is now South Korea’s turn to lead.Read more 2. Former deputy governor …

The Nigerian equity market stalled its bullish run as investors lost N101 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday. This follows a plunge in the prices of shares such as Jaiz Bank, Dangote Sugar and Cap among others on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 196,463.22 points from 196,621.96 points on the previous trading …