The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence enforcement of compulsory identification badges for commercial bus drivers and conductors operating across the State as part of renewed efforts to improve passenger safety, security and accountability in the public transportation sector. The proposed enforcement exercise will target commercial transport operators, particularly drivers and conductors of … Read more
Residents of Kubwa, Abuja, were thrown into panic on Sunday morning after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a gas outlet along Arab Road, triggering an explosion that shook buildings across parts of the densely populated suburb. The incident occurred at about 6:15 a.m. around the Liberty Junction area of Kubwa, with the explosion sending residents … Read more
DStv is introducing a major overhaul of its channel and package structure from Thursday, September 17, 2026, with new movie, entertainment and sports options being rolled out as MultiChoice seeks to give subscribers more flexibility over the content they pay for. The changes represent one of the most significant adjustments to the DStv product structure … Read more
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is targeting up to 10 million shareholders across Africa, with priority to be given to small retail investors as the company seeks to broaden ownership of the multibillion-dollar facility. Dangote made the remarks in an interview as the refinery’s landmark Initial Public … Read more
The much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has officially opened, giving Nigerians and other eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects. The offer, which commenced on Monday, September 14, 2026, involves 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 per share. If fully … Read more
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has appealed to fintech company, OPay Digital Services Limited, to reconsider the continued detention of Hafsat Abubakar, the 27-year-old woman arrested over a viral false claim that the company was shutting down its operations. Ahmad made the appeal in a post on X on Thursday, September 10, 2026, arguing that … Read more
The parents of Nigerian Afrobeats star, Burna Boy, Samuel and Bose Ogulu, have celebrated 36 years of marriage, with Bose Ogulu sharing a heartfelt tribute to her husband on social media. Bose, who is popularly known as Mama Burna and also manages her son’s music career, marked the couple’s latest wedding anniversary on Tuesday, September … Read more
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a fresh dispute over petrol imports as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals considers restricting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sales to major marketers that continue to bring petrol into the country. The proposed move is being linked to concerns over product quality, alleged blending of imported petrol with refinery-supplied PMS, … Read more
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind calls for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, arguing that the removal of the policy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary citizens. Dalung made the position known on Tuesday during an interview, where he assessed some of the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to take immediate action on the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti corridor, following prolonged gridlock that has left motorists and commuters stranded for hours and, in some cases, days. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by … Read more