FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRCRAFT LEASING COMPANY
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the establishment of a Nigerian aircraft leasing company to ease the cost of acquiring aircraft for local operators.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION RAISES ALARM OVER EBOLA AND CONFLICT IN DR CONGO
The World Health Organization, WHO, has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hampering the Ebola outbreak response.
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES ENUGU RANGERS ON WINNING NIGERIAN LEAGUE TITLE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC of Enugu on clinching the Nigeria Premier Football League title for a record ninth time.
INEC APPEALS JUDGEMENT ON ELECTION GUIDELINES
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that nullified part of its guidelines for the 2027 general election.
IRAN SAYS IMMEDIATE DEAL WITH UNITED STATES NOT YET IN SIGHT
Iran has revealed that some progress has been reached in talks with the United States, but a deal is not forthcoming.
CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL,NCDC SAYS NIGERIA IS PREPARED AGAINST EBOLA
Nigeria has intensified nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness measures against Ebola Virus Disease following the growing outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Saturday.
MILITARY PROMISES SAFE SALLAH CELEBRATIONS IN NORTH EAST
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has assured residents of the North-East of adequate security ahead of the Eid El Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026.
CBN REAFFIRMS BANKS COMMITMENT TO RESTORING CONFIDENCE IN THE ECONOMY
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making.
TOGO SCRAPS VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR AFRICAN TRAVELERS
The Togo government has announced the removal of visa requirements for nationals of all African countries coming into the country for a short stay of up to 30 days.
POLICE DISMISS ANOTHER BANDIT ATTACK RUMOUR IN OYO STATE
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit attack in Ogbomoso and adjoining communities, describing the incident as a false alarm fuelled by misinformation and unverified claims circulated among residents and students.