The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has announced the full implementation of its Digital Certificate Services System, WAEC DigiCert, across Nigeria and four other member countries. Oher member countries are Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. In a statement by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Demianus Ojijeogu, on behalf READ MORE
Lagos remains primary engine of national growth and productivity with 22% to GDP – Gov Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed that Lagos remains the leading driver of Nigeria’s economic performance, contributing about 22 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The governor made this known at the Business Council session of the Oniru Business and Cultural Day held on Saturday in Lagos. He noted that the state accounts READ MORE
Nigeria endorses proposed AU’s institutional reforms
Nigeria has expressed strong support for proposed institutional reforms within the African Union, particularly those aimed at enhancing peace, security, governance, and democratic institutions across the continent. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the Minister of Foreign Affairs, READ MORE
NPA unveils new export channels to reposition Nigeria globally
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has called on traders and investors to take advantage of newly introduced export channels designed to reposition Nigeria in the global marketplace. Speaking during the 2026 NPA Special Day celebration on Saturday, Dantsoho said the authority has rolled out simplified export procedures READ MORE
Lagos govt sets March return for monthly sanitation exercise
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that its compulsory monthly sanitation exercise will resume in March 2025, to be observed on the last Saturday of every month. The revival of the programme is part of broader efforts to strengthen environmental hygiene and tackle waste management challenges across the state. Authorities also expressed satisfaction with READ MORE
Tinubu says Argungu Festival shows return of stability, pledges stronger support for agriculture and tourism
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival in Argungu, the President pledged sustained Federal Government support for tourism, agriculture, food security, and READ MORE
Nigeria: INEC releases timetable for 2027 general election
Nigeria’s Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the Timetable And Schedule Of Activities For 2027 General Election stating that Presidential & National Assembly elections will hold on 20th February, 2027 while Governorship & State Houses of Assembly will hold on 6th March, 2027. Accoding to the schedule released by INEC on Friday, “By READ MORE
Shell reflects on improved investment climate in Nigeria with positive results from SNEPCo’s FIDs on Bonga North, HI
The oil giant, Shell has confirmed its progress in Nigeria, saying the improved investment climate has yielded positive results with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo)’s FIDs on Bonga North in 2024 and HI the following year. The Managing Director of SNEPCo, Ronald Adams said at the 10th Sub Saharan Africa International READ MORE
Nigeria: NNPCL grows profit by 6.67% to N5.76trn in 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) declared a N5.76 trillion Profit After Tax (PAT) in the 2025 financial year a 6.67% growth when compared with ₦5.4 trillion for 2024. The NNPC Ltd. in its December 2025 Monthly Report Summary, highlighted key figures including N60.5 trillion in revenue, crude oil and condensate production, READ MORE
Nigeria Not Ready for Real-Time Election Results Transmission – Senate
The Senate on Thursday stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) currently lacks the capacity to conduct electronic voting, stressing that electronic transmission of results should not be mistaken for the adoption of an e-voting system. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee reviewing the 2026 Electoral Bill, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, made this clarification READ MORE
Nigeria: Seplat/NNPC JV commences scheduled maintenance on major gas facilities
The Seplat Energy Plc, a Joint Venture partner of NNPC Ltd. and a key gas supplier to NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, has announced routine maintenance on its gas production facilities. A statement on Thursday by Mr Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. said the planned maintenance on its READ MORE
Lagos govt hands over provisional letters of allocation to 180 beneficiaries in Alaba Transnational Market
In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to urban development and making Lagos a 21st-century economy, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday handed over provisional letters of allocation to the initial 180 beneficiaries affected by the redevelopment of Alaba Transnational Market, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in the Ojo Local Government Area. The provisional letters READ MORE
NIMASA Identifies Limited Capital Access, Skills Gap as Key Maritime Sector Challenges
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has outlined major challenges confronting the maritime sector, including restricted access to capital driven by high capital expenditure and cyclical revenues, a shortage of skilled manpower, underinvestment in automation and green technologies, limited scale to compete globally, and policy inconsistency coupled with procurement uncertainty. Speaking at READ MORE
Dangote Refinery Hits Historic 650,000bpd Capacity as CDU and MS Block Reach Full Performance
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant operational milestone, becoming the first refinery globally to have its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block operate at a combined capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. In a statement, the refinery announced the successful restoration and optimisation of both units, which are READ MORE
Lagos govt announces partial closure on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for rehabilitation
The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closure on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out critical rehabilitation works on failed road sections. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Tuesday. Osiyemi noted that the rehabilitation would cover the READ MORE