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The African Finance Corporation and the Federal Government, acting through the Solid Minerals Development Fund, have formalised a major investment agreement to jointly finance three strategic initiatives aimed at transforming Nigeria’s mining sector. The projects include a $1.3 billion alumina refinery, a nationwide geoscience mapping programme, and the establishment of a special investment vehicle to accelerate the development of key mineral assets across the country. The agreement, signed in Abuja […]

Energy experts and downstream operators have cautioned that Nigeria could be on the brink of another round of petrol and diesel price increases if global crude oil prices climb beyond the $90 per barrel mark amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The warning follows renewed volatility in the international oil market, triggered by escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Analysts say the unfolding crisis has already injected […]

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has affirmed the legality and validity of the 2025 elective National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the party’s substantive National Chairman. In a detailed judgment delivered on Friday, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the convention in its entirety, ruling that it was conducted in strict compliance with the relevant constitutional provisions and statutory regulations governing […]

Nigeria’s political landscape has been thrust into intense debate following the recent passage and assent of the Electoral Act 2026, which has prompted strong reactions from opposition parties and led the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revise its electoral calendar for the 2027 general elections. The adjustments introduced by lawmakers in the new Act, which repeals the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, have generated widespread discussion on the […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, bail set at N200 million in their ongoing trial for alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The charges were brought against them by the Department of State Services (DSS), and the bail ruling was issued on Friday by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. Despite the bail grant, the […]

Justice Hussaini Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has formally recused himself from presiding over the fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The decision comes as Justice Belgore cited the need to commence impending leave, which necessitates stepping aside from ongoing judicial responsibilities. Following his withdrawal, the case file has been returned to the office of the Chief Judge of the […]

A 52-year-old man has died following a late-night fire outbreak at Lafia Hotel located along Coca-Cola Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, affected a building within the premises used for short-let accommodation. The structure, made up of two flats with three bedrooms each, was completely impacted by the blaze. The fire reportedly started shortly after electricity supply was restored to the area. Preliminary findings […]

The UEFA Champions League last-16 draw has produced a series of high-profile fixtures, setting the stage for several heavyweight clashes as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a place in the quarter-finals. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea FC in one of the standout ties of the round. The meeting promises to be a fiercely contested encounter, with both sides boasting significant European pedigree and star-studded squads. Another headline clash […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the new Electoral Act 2026, which introduced significant adjustments to statutory timelines governing electoral processes in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission confirmed […]