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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The Federal Government has withdrawn the terrorism financing charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, replacing it with an amended charge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 […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of Benin Republic, describing his victory as a clear expression of the confidence the Beninese people have in his leadership and public service record. Wadagni, currently serving as the country’s Minister of Finance, secured a decisive win in the presidential election held on April 12, 2026. In a personally signed message, Tinubu praised the government and citizens of […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 10 states on high alert following forecasts of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, warning of an increased risk of disease outbreaks, particularly Cholera. Director-General of the agency, Jide Idris, said projections from the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency indicate that parts of Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Taraba, and Kwara states are […]