Petrol Landing Cost Hits ₦870 Higher Than Dangote Refinery’s Price
The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has surged to an average of ₦870 per litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). On April…
Massive Fire Razes Popular Phone Village in Kwara
A fire broke out on Wednesday night at the popular Phone Village in Challenge Market, Ilorin, Kwara State, destroying several shops and causing significant damage. The fire, which began around…
Abducted Kwara Local Government Officials Regain Freedom
Two senior officials of Oke-Ero Local Government in Kwara State, Musibau Amuda and Omoladun Arinde, have been released after being kidnapped last Friday. Their safe return was confirmed on Monday…
NECA Hosts MSME Fair to Boost Small Business Growth
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has announced the 2025 edition of its annual MSME Fair, scheduled for May 6 at NECA House in Lagos. This year’s theme is “Galvanising…
Naira Falls Further, Now Trades at ₦1,615 to the Dollar in Parallel Market
The naira weakened further on Tuesday, trading at ₦1,615 per dollar in the parallel market, down from ₦1,610 on Monday. In the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira…
FG to Begin Payment of Five-Month Wage Award Arrears
The Federal Government has announced that it will begin paying the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. In a statement released on Monday by the Office…
Bitcoin Edges Closer to Global Adoption as Governments Warm Up to Crypto Shift
Bitcoin focused investment firms are becoming major players in the global push for cryptocurrency adoption, as both companies and governments begin to recognize Bitcoin’s potential as a long-term financial asset.…
NIMASA, Port Officials Push for Unified Maritime Security Strategy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Port Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria (PFSOFN) are working together to create a National Maritime Security Strategy aimed at…
Rainstorms Wreck Homes and Farmlands in Kwara, Ekiti – Government Assures Relief
A heavy rainstorm struck parts of Kwara State over the weekend, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and public facilities. In Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area, the storm left…
Price of 50kg Rice Falls to ₦58,000 Nationwide – Report
The price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped to around N58,000 in parts of Nigeria, especially in remote and border areas, following an influx of rice imports from…