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Motorists and commuters in Lagos are facing rising transportation costs following another increase in the pump price of petrol, which now sells for between N1,250 and N1,350 per liter at petrol stations. A survey on Sunday showed growing concern among road users as the increase, driven largely by global supply pressures and domestic price adjustments, continues to impact transport spending. …

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the UK following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Plans for the visit were announced on Monday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the Nigerian leader will travel with the …

A number of passengers were injured on Monday morning when a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna railway line was involved in an incident that forced the journey to come to an abrupt halt before reaching its destination. The train, which departed from Kaduna State en route to Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory, was unable to complete the journey as …

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Deputy Minister of Finance. Oyedele was sworn in as a minister at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, March 16, 2026. The swearing-in comes five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation on March 11, after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote …

Kwara United FC players and management have begun preparations in earnest for their matchday 30 match against Rangers International FC with a light session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The Harmony Boys arrived in Lagos earlier on Friday and wasted no time in calming down as the team held a short recovery session at the match venue to …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday that Nigeria’s inflation rate decreased slightly from 15.1 percent in January to 15.06 percent in February. The development was contained in the NBS consumer price index (CPI) report for February, released in Abuja. According to the statistics agency, the CPI, which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and …

IGP Disu storms NUJ Congress, praises FCT journalists and seeks stronger police-media ties Goodness Ekpang Nigerian Inspector General of Police Olatunji Ridwan Disu has underlined his readiness to strengthen police-media relations by making a surprise appearance at the FCT NUJ conference. He commended FCT journalists for their role in informing the public and contributing to national development. The newly confirmed …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu’ tasked the 50-year-old with supporting efforts to strengthen fiscal policy and advance Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President commended Oyedele for his contribution to tax reform and policy development in the country. …

The Senegalese footballers rejoice The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals committee will meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to hear appeals, including the highly contentious dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The case arises from a previous ruling by the CAF disciplinary commission regarding the controversial conclusion of the tournament. The Moroccan …

The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed that several passengers sustained injuries in a train accident along the Abuja-Kaduna railway corridor. NRC Executive Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the incident occurred at 10.30am near Asham. According to him, the accident involved the rear locomotive and the passenger carriage. Opeifa said: “Initial reports indicate that the …