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
The Federal Government has launched a 100-bus electric mass transit programme designed to reduce the financial pressure of daily transportation on federal civil servants and improve their safety, punctuality and productivity. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is part of the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Programme and is expected to provide … 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
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on the conversion of designated green areas, parks and gardens in Abuja into car dealership lots and other unauthorised commercial facilities. The directive is part of renewed efforts by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to enforce the Abuja Master Plan, protect public … Read more
The Federal Government has said the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market generated an estimated ₦15.8 trillion in additional resources for the federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the figure on Wednesday while presenting the Government’s … Read more
A helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County has killed all seven people on board, including six tourists and the pilot, in a tragic accident that occurred Wednesday morning. The aircraft went down at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time on August 19, 2026, in the rugged area around Mount Ololokwe, according to the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 suspected illegal miners during an operation in Izom, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, recovering cash and equipment allegedly linked to unauthorised mining activities. The suspects were apprehended by troops of the 102 Guard Battalion during a routine operation in the area after the soldiers discovered an active … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has given Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc a 12-month deadline to improve its operations, reduce electricity losses and close its persistent metering gap as the regulator intensifies efforts to rescue the troubled distribution company. The directive was issued to the newly constituted Interim Board of Special Directors and the Interim Administrator … Read more
Lagos State has received a major boost to its electricity transmission infrastructure following the commissioning of upgraded substations at Ijora and Apapa Road, with the Federal Government adding 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid. The projects, commissioned on Monday, August 17, 2026, are expected to strengthen electricity delivery to several industrial, … Read more