Lagos | September 12, 2025 — The Dangote Group has confirmed that its multi-billion-dollar petroleum refinery will commence direct supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to 11 Nigerian states beginning Monday, September 15, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday through its official X handle, the conglomerate said the move is aimed at easing distribution
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — Nigeria earned $66 million in revenue from electricity exports to Benin Republic during the 2025 fiscal year, according to figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The commission disclosed that the earnings came from cross-border power sales under existing bilateral agreements, with Nigeria serving as a key supplier
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — The Federal Government has announced the inclusion of 26 new trade areas in the national technical education curriculum, a move aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with industry-relevant skills to meet modern workforce demands. The update, unveiled by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in Abuja, reflects government
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s first fully digital procurement system for pharmaceuticals, a move designed to address recurring drug shortages and improve transparency in tertiary hospitals across the country. The system, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, is part of wider health sector reforms aimed at modernizing medical supply
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — The Federal Government has abolished the 5 percent excise duty previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage, in a move expected to bring relief to millions of Nigerian subscribers. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) announced the development on Thursday via its official X (formerly Twitter)
Nottingham, UK | September 11, 2025 Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou has indicated that defender Ola Aina is a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal following an injury sustained on international duty. Aina was forced off just ten minutes into Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa earlier in the
Abuja, Nigeria | September 12, 2025 The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have launched DELT-Her 2.0, the second phase of their flagship programme aimed at empowering women engineers in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled at NASENI headquarters in Abuja, seeks to double the number
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Federal Government has issued a decisive directive barring schools that employ unqualified teachers from serving as centres for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. The Ministry of Education explained that the move is part of ongoing reforms to restore credibility in Nigeria’s
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been shortlisted from a pool of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. INEC disclosed that the screening process was guided by constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act, which set out stringent requirements for groups aspiring
Kebbi | September 11, 2025 Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Musa Isma’il, over allegations of negligence of duty and failure to uphold his official responsibilities. According to a statement from Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the suspension takes effect immediately, pending the Commissioner’s ability to
