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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reinforced the national grid with the commissioning of new transmission line connections in the Ihovbor corridor, a move aimed at improving power evacuation and enhancing overall grid stability. The project features turn-in-turn-out connections linking the Ihovbor/Benin and Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines, which were successfully brought into operation at about 7:05 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. This development is expected to significantly boost the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a 50 percent increase in the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards, raising the fee from N1,000 to N1,500. In a significant shift, the apex bank also removed the N50 monthly maintenance charge previously applied to Naira-denominated debit and credit cards, a fee that typically included Value Added Tax. This means customers using local currency cards will no longer […]

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19), were apprehended on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following actionable intelligence provided by members of the public. According to police authorities, the arrest was made after a […]

One person has been confirmed dead and another is missing after a wild elephant attacked residents in Innayin Community, Oyo State. The incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Thursday when the animal suddenly appeared in the area, causing panic among residents. Security operatives, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. On arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aiming to improve take-home pay and boost morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja. She explained that the reforms, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, will affect workers under […]

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate to secure a fresh loan of $516,333,070 to support ongoing infrastructure development. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the President explained that the proposed loan is to be sourced from Deutsche Bank. The funds are intended to finance aspects of the already approved borrowing plan tied to the Sokoto–Badagry 1,000-kilometre Super Highway project, […]

Two people sustained gunshot injuries during a failed kidnap attempt in the Old Kara area of Bodija, within Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. on April 21, 2026. He explained that the swift response of security operatives, supported by local hunters, thwarted what was believed to be a planned abduction. Police said […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a fresh external borrowing of $516.3 million to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Thursday. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank—will fund Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre highway project, […]

The Senate has commenced the screening of Muttaqha Rabe Darma for appointment as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Darma appeared before lawmakers in the chamber on Thursday, where he was formally introduced and began responding to questions from senators as part of the confirmation process. His nomination followed a request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who on Wednesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm him for […]