Kano: The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area of the State. …
April 2026
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY | Milk, Wheat Proteins Could Help Block Cholera, Study Suggests
A study finds that proteins in milk and wheat could help protect against cholera, a deadly disease that affects millions worldwide. TheDigger Intelligence Unit Researchers at the University of California, …
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news
NPA Facilitates Export of 500,000 Tonnes of Petroleum from Dangote Refinery
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reports it facilitated the export of over 500,000 tonnes of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to African countries in March. NPA Managing Director, Dr …
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Energy
GenCos Welcome ₦501bn Bond, Boost Confidence in Power Sector Reforms
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: Power Generation Companies (GenCos) say the successful N501 billion bond issuance in January signals rising investor confidence in the Federal Government’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme (PPSFRP). The …
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Business & Economy
Pension Assets Rise to ₦29.43trn in Feb, Up ₦1.39trn
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos: Nigeria’s pension assets rose to N29.43 trillion in Feb, an increase of N1.39 trillion from the previous month. This is according to data released by the National Pension Commission …
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The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it has seized and destroyed 16,000 illicit arms across Nigeria in four years to curb insecurity …
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On Tuesday, the Naira depreciated slightly at the official market, trading at N1,386.65 per dollar. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showed the Naira lost N5.86, marking a 0.4% decline …
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Business & Economy
World Bank: Nigeria’s Economy Gains, But Inflation Persists
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeThe World Bank projects an improved outlook for Nigeria, but identifies high inflation and weak early childhood development as critical challenges. Matthew Verghis, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
White House Rejects Nuclear Strike Speculation
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeThe White House has denied reports that the United States is considering using nuclear weapons against Iran as President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran draws near. Officials said no decision …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Iran War: Russia, China Block UN Bid to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeRussia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route blocked by the ongoing Iran war. The vote, held Tuesday, ended …
