Oyedele proposes $1trn capital market, calls for NNPC, NLNG listings
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele urges the federal government to list NNPC and NLNG as part of a proposal to grow Nigeria’s capital market to $1 trillion. Taiwo Oyedele, minister of…
OIL
Oil prices hit $110 for first time since May as middle east tensions escalate
Brent crude hits $110 for the first time since May as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supplies, raising fresh concerns over petrol prices in Nigeria. Brent crude oil touched…
Nigeria signs global measurement agreement to boost trade and product testing
Nigeria has signed an international measurement agreement aimed at improving recognition of its calibration standards, supporting local manufacturers and easing cross-border trade. Nigeria has joined the group of countries whose…
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of tight Israeli election on October 27
US President Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, as polls show neither the prime minister’s bloc nor his rivals securing a parliamentary majority. US…
UN highlights Nigeria’s solar initiative for expanding electricity access to five million people
The UN’s World Social Report 2026 highlights Nigeria’s rural electrification project, which supported 125 mini-grids and over one million solar home systems, reaching more than five million people. The United…
Niger Delta group backs PINL contract extension, citing improved oil output
The United Niger Delta Congress has urged the federal government to extend pipeline surveillance contracts, citing improved crude oil deliveries, reduced illegal connections and jobs in host communities. The United…
Obama condemns Trump administration over investigation into Ilhan Omar
Former US President Barack Obama has accused Donald Trump’s administration of politically targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar through a federal investigation into her immigration records. Former US President Barack Obama has…
FG says World Bank’s 124% debt interest ratio misrepresents federal finances
The Federal Government has challenged the World Bank’s 124% interest-to-revenue ratio for H1 2026, arguing that state loans and unremitted agency revenues distort the comparison. The Federal Ministry of Finance…
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets miss 2027 U-17 AFCON after group-stage exit
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been eliminated from the WAFU-B U-17 Championship after a 1-1 draw with Côte d’Ivoire, ruling them out of the 2027 U-17 AFCON and World Cup. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Federal Universities can now recruit without OHCSF waivers, Tinubu Says
President Bola Tinubu has exempted federal universities from obtaining OHCSF recruitment waivers, giving education authorities and governing councils greater control over staff hiring. President Bola Tinubu has exempted federal universities…
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