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NiMet warns of dust haze, thunderstorms nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast dust haze and sunshine across the country from Saturday to Monday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, projected slight dust haze over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara and Sokoto States on Saturday. The agency predicted that the remaining parts of the northern region would experience […]

Aviation

NAMA assures Nigerians of safe flights amid harmattan haze

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has reassured air travellers that Nigeria’s airspace and airport landing facilities remain safe and fully operational despite the haze associated with the ongoing harmattan season. The reassurance was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Dr Abdullahi Musa, following public concerns over flight operations […]

Finance

Kwara teachers protest exclusion from 30% salary allowance

Teachers in Kwara State on Friday staged a peaceful protest over their exclusion from the newly approved 30 per cent Peculiar Salary Allowance granted to other categories of state workers. The protesting teachers converged on the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Ilorin, where they described the decision of the Kwara State […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
Electricity

Adelabu assures Nigerians of improved power supply in 2026

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has described 2025 as a year of focused groundwork and deliberate progress in Nigeria’s power sector, assuring Nigerians that 2026 will deliver more reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity to homes and industries across the country. The assurance was contained in his New Year message to Nigerians and the people […]

Economy

FG unveils growth plan for trillion dollar economy

The Federal Government has unveiled a new economic reform and investment mobilisation strategy aimed at accelerating growth, creating jobs and positioning Nigeria on a path towards a one trillion dollar economy. The strategy, known as the 2026 Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy, was disclosed in a statement signed by the Minister of State for […]

Rivers assures Germany of secure business environment presentation
featured Finance

Rivers approves N1.8tn budget for 2026

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a budget proposal of N1.8tn for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval was granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council held on Friday evening. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the newly sworn-in Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Matters and Social Development, Professor Peter […]

Pensioners lament FG’s decision to scrap PTAD
Finance

PTAD disburses N55.9bn to pensioners, next-of-kin

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has disclosed that it disbursed a total of N55.9bn to pensioners and the next-of-kin of deceased retirees under the Defined Benefits Scheme in December 2025. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the directorate, Olugbenga Ajayi. […]

featured Policy and Regulations

Reps caucus probes alleged altered tax laws

The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has set up a seven-member committee to investigate allegations that the recently assented tax reform laws were altered after they were passed by the National Assembly. The committee is chaired by the lawmaker representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Afam Ogene, and has been mandated to […]

Business

N590bn power bond raises gas suppliers payment hopes

Savannah Energy says the Federal Government’s recent N590bn bond issuance to clear part of Nigeria’s electricity market debts has raised hopes of better payment flows to gas suppliers in the power sector. The British independent energy firm disclosed this in its operational and financial update for the 11 months ended November 30, 2025, noting that […]

Business

US court dismisses copyright claim against Top Gun: Maverick

A United States federal appeals court ruled on Friday that Top Gun: Maverick, the 2022 blockbuster starring Tom Cruise, did not violate the copyright of a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 Top Gun film. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California, held that Paramount Pictures’ Maverick was not substantially similar to […]