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
The Ogun State Government has shut down Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited, a paper and packaging company in the Agbara area of the State, following allegations that the firm operated an unauthorised dumpsite and engaged in open-air burning of waste. The enforcement action was carried out by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) at the … Read more
Nigeria’s monthly revenue-sharing figures have crossed a new threshold under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, attributing the increase to reforms introduced by the Federal Government. Oyedele said the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, now distributes more than ₦2 trillion to the three tiers of Government … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … Read more
Umahi Explains Benin-Onitsha Road Delay The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government against accusations that it neglected the Benin-Onitsha Road, saying a major portion of the corridor is covered by a long-term concession agreement that places specific responsibilities on a private concessionaire. Umahi made the clarification in a statement issued on … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the State as his administration intensifies efforts to deliver infrastructure and public facilities to communities across the 23 local government areas. The commissioning exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will continue until August 28, … Read more