Lagos | September 14, 2025 — A group of fuel importers has alleged that petrol supplied by Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being sold at a lower price in neighboring Togo compared to Nigeria. According to the importers, the product is landing in Togo at a rate about ₦65 cheaper per litre than the retail price
Lagos | September 14, 2025 — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning consumers about the presence of a harmful chemical, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, in certain Dove soaps and deodorants. The agency explained that the chemical, commonly used in fragrances, has been identified as potentially dangerous,
Lagos | September 14, 2025 — Nigeria is grappling with a worsening maternal health crisis, as a chronic shortage of doctors continues to claim the lives of women during pregnancy and childbirth. Health experts say thousands of maternal deaths recorded annually in the country could have been prevented if there were enough trained medical personnel,
Abuja | September 14, 2025 — Canada has declined 1,596 asylum applications filed by Nigerians, underscoring the tightening of immigration policies and the rising challenges faced by Nigerians seeking refuge abroad. The rejections, according to immigration authorities, were largely tied to issues of credibility, insufficient documentation, and failure to meet the international standards for granting
Abuja | September 14, 2025 — Public affairs analyst Laolu Akande has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspended resumption bid, warning that the Senate must serve as a true symbol of democracy and not descend into dictatorship. Akande, a former presidential aide, argued that preventing the Kogi Central lawmaker from
Lagos | September 14, 2025 — BUA Foods Plc has announced a massive dividend payout of ₦216 billion to its chairman, billionaire industrialist Abdulsamad Rabiu, following a strong financial year that saw the company post record earnings. The dividend windfall comes as part of BUA Foods’ profit distribution to shareholders, with Rabiu — the company’s
Abuja | September 14, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched a groundbreaking digital inventory management model aimed at ending the persistent shortage of essential drugs in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals. The system, unveiled in Abuja, is designed to track the supply and availability of critical medicines in real time, ensuring that hospitals across the country
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — Fegho Umunubo has publicly expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other key stakeholders for the privilege of serving the nation in an official capacity. In a heartfelt message released on Friday, Umunubo described his time in service as an honor, noting that the
Uyo | September 13, 2025 — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to increase the state’s 2025 budget, citing the need to meet pressing developmental priorities and strengthen service delivery. The governor explained that the upward review would allow his administration to address funding gaps in critical sectors such as education,
Lagos | September 13, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a leadership change at the Lagos Industrial Area Command as Comptroller Adebola Salawu officially assumed office, succeeding Comptroller Sarah Wadinda, who retired after years of meritorious service. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Comptroller Salawu pledged to consolidate the gains of his predecessor
