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The Oyo State Government has reiterated its strong commitment to the successful delivery of the Moniya Inland Dry Port project, following a high-level review and validation meeting focused on refining its implementation strategy. The project is being positioned as a key driver of economic transformation, with the potential to significantly enhance trade activities and strengthen Oyo State’s role as a major logistics and commercial hub in the South-West region. The […]

Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, a move that affects prepaid customers who previously relied on the option to borrow airtime or data and repay upon their next recharge. The suspended services had been widely used by eligible subscribers as a convenient way to stay connected during periods of low balance. Despite the suspension, the company has reassured customers that all other […]

The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency stakeholders’ meeting for April 22, 2026, in a bid to address the growing crisis in Nigeria’s aviation sector, following concerns over a sharp rise in the cost of aviation fuel, known as JetA1. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed that the meeting will bring together airline operators, regulatory authorities, and other key industry stakeholders to find an urgent and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year, in a move that sets the financial direction for the country’s economic activities and government operations. Alongside this, the President also approved an amendment extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget, shifting its deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2026. The extension is intended to […]

Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a notable increase in March 2026, rising by 4.2 per cent to an average of 1.546 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from 1.483 mbpd in February, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Data from the Commission’s latest production report also showed that crude oil output, excluding condensates, grew by 5.2 per cent to 1.382 mbpd in March, compared to 1.313 mbpd […]

A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja how a lecturer, Samuel Obinna Ojogbo, allegedly assaulted her in his office. The student gave her testimony before Justice Oyindamola Ogala while appearing as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial. The Lagos State Government is prosecuting the lecturer on a two-count charge bordering on rape and sexual assault. While being […]

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening infrastructure and connectivity across the state, announcing a series of major project approvals aimed at linking all six geopolitical zones through durable road networks and improved public facilities. The development followed a recent State Executive Council meeting, where several key projects were approved to enhance transportation, energy, education, and security across the state. Among the major road projects approved is […]

The Federal Government has withdrawn the terrorism financing charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, replacing it with an amended charge of alleged illegal possession of arms and ammunition. The prosecution team, led by Akinlolu Kehinde, informed the court that the new charge followed the discovery of arms and live cartridges at Malami’s residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Following the amendment, Malami and […]

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has commenced nationwide, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions. JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to uphold professionalism and dedication, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their performance. He gave […]