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President-CE: L-R: CEO, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), Nicolai Tangen and President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote during a meeting in Norway President/CE, Dangote Dangote Cement PLC recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, increasing its cement and clinker exports from Nigeria by 71.6%, as the Group’s total installed production capacity reached 55 million tonnes per annum …

The violence, which erupted on April 25 and 26, was characterized by massive attacks launched in several cities and towns by various Islamist groups and separatist rebels opposed to the military government – ​​including the capital, Bamako – resulting in numerous civilian casualties and forcing many people to flee their homes. “We are deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights …

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Arsenal will face Bayern Munich or PSG in the UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico in two legs. This after Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate. Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal proved the difference in the return match after the teams drew 1-1 in Madrid last week. In the …

Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of 196.68 billion naira for electricity in February 2026, despite continued complaints of poor and unstable electricity supply, latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. The figure represents a decline of 3.9% from the 204.75 billion naira collected by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in January, indicating a decline in …

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the nominations of Sola Enikanolaiye as foreign minister, and Joseph Tegbe as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request, which was read out by Senate President Insha Allah Akpabio during the plenary session on Tuesday, was conveyed in a separate letter addressed to the Senate. Citing Article 147(2) of …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in Ogun State to respect local government zoning agreements and embrace consensus building as the party prepares for the next elections. The governor made the appeal during a strategic meeting in Abeokuta with aspirants to the House of Representatives and the House of Assembly, along with …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to implement the third phase of continuous voter registration (CVR) from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Mohammed Haruna, INEC national commissioner and chairman of the voter information and education committee, who announced this on Tuesday said the date was due to adjustments to the schedule of key election activities. According …

By Victor Osula, Abuja A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has awarded ₦100 million in damages against the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Responsibilities Project, following a defamation suit brought by two officers of the Department of State Services over allegations relating to an alleged “invasion” of SERAP’s Abuja office in September 2024. In pronouncing …

Arsenal have clinched a place in the UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. After drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Spain, the Gunners needed a win to improve their performance, and Bukayo Saka’s goal in the 44th minute was more than …