Over 20 million Nigerian households still rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking despite a decade of policy support, rising domestic LPG production, and over $500 million in private investment. While about 1.5 million homes have switched to liquefied petroleum…
Savannah Energy Plc has announced its plan to terminate the previously approved off-market share buyback as it prepares to enter a relationship agreement with its largest shareholder, NIPCO Plc, which aims to significantly increase its stake in the company. The…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its strict compliance with fiscal and financial regulations, highlighting transparency and accountability as central to its mandate of safeguarding depositors and maintaining confidence in Nigeria’s banking system. This was disclosed by NDIC…
Guinea’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, who had pledged not to seek office after seizing power four years ago, has been declared the winner of the presidential election, according to preliminary results released by the country’s election commission on Tuesday. Doumbouya,…
Starting January 1, 2026, banks across Nigeria will begin charging a N50 stamp duty on electronic money transfers of N10,000 and above, following the implementation of the new Tax Act. The fee, previously called the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL),…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, chose Enugu State for his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to enable the South-East “make a statement” ahead of the 2027 general elections, according…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made it clear that Nigeria’s new tax laws will be implemented as scheduled, despite growing criticism and calls for suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to the President, the reforms—some of which already…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police has reiterated that abortion is a criminal offence under Nigerian law, warning that both parties involved are liable to prosecution. SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, issued the reminder on Tuesday…
Residents of Yagba West Local Government Area in Kogi State are on high alert following reports of several abductions along Omi-Odo Ara Road on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The exact number and identities of the victims remain unconfirmed, but local…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an ally, Hajia Bashir Asabe, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the…
