FG PLEDGES ACTION ON MARITIME SEMINAR RESOLUTIONS, SEEKS STRONGER JUSTICE SYSTEM
The Federal Government has pledged to implement actionable recommendations from the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges
NIGERIA, DENMARK MOVE TO DEEPEN TRADE, INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria is committed to deepening its bilateral partnership with Denmark in trade, investment and sustainable development.
METER MANUFACTURERS WITHDRAW LAWSUIT, PAVE WAY FOR 1.55 MILLION SMART METERS
There is relief for electricity consumers as the Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria, AMMON, has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Federal Government. The move clears the way for the procurement of 1.55 million smart meters and allows key government metering programmes to resume.
AEDC RESOLVES C2 MAITAMA SUBSTATION CRISIS, REPAIR WORKS BEGIN
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, says the dispute over the C2 Maitama Substation has been resolved. The company made the announcement on Monday, saying repair works have commenced to restore electricity to Maitama and surrounding areas.
NIHSA ISSUES MEDIUM FLOOD RISK ALERT FOR 17 STATES, URGES IMMEDIATE EVACUATION
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued a National Flood Advisory forecasting a medium flood risk across 17 states between July 21 and July 27, 2026. The agency says localized inundations are imminent along key river channels and floodplains nationwide.
SGF CHARGES CCT TO EMBRACE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR FASTER JUSTICE DELIVERY
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has urged the Code of Conduct Tribunal to fully embrace digital technology in the administration of justice. He made the call on Monday, July 21, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the CCT, Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, and members of the Tribunal’s management team in Abuja.
CBN RETAINS INTEREST RATE AT 26.5 % AS INFLATION EASES SLIGHTLY
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the benchmark interest rate, also known as the Monetary Policy Rate, at 26.5 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday by CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, at the end of the committee’s 306th meeting in Abuja.
FG LAUNCHES PROJECT HOOVER SERIES II TO STABILISE NIGERIA’S POWER SECTOR AND ATTRACT INVESTMENT
The Minister of Power, Hon. Joseph Tegbe, says the Federal Government is positioning Nigeria’s electricity market for long-term growth through Project Hoover Series II.
CONSENSUS ON CBN HOLDING RATES AT 26.5% AHEAD MPC DECISION
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has commenced its 306th policy meeting in Abuja amid widespread expectations that it will retain the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent.
FIFA RANKINGS: NIGERIA DROP TO 4TH IN AFRICA
Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup.