Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic
The Senate has confirmed Plateau-born technocrat Dr Bernard Doro as minister, following a swift screening marked by bipartisan approval. Lawmakers praised his record in clinical
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⛽ Fuel Prices Set to Break ₦1,000 Mark as Tinubu Approves 15 % Import Tariff
Petrol could sell above ₦1,000 per litre after President Tinubu approved a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on fuel imports to protect local refiners. While
Tinubu to Service Chiefs: Deliver Results, Not Excuses
President Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly decorated service chiefs to defeat terrorism and banditry “once and for all,” warning that the nation expects results, not
Tinubu Revokes Maryam Sanda’s Pardon After Backlash — Orders Due Process Overhaul in Mercy Powers
President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted murderer Maryam Sanda after widespread outrage. The reversal, formalised through an official
Rice Price Crash in Lagos Markets Leaves Traders Counting Losses
Across major Lagos markets — from Mile 12 to Daleko and Oke-Arin — the aroma of rice has turned sour for traders. A 50kg bag...
Farmers Clash With FG Over Food Price Drop, Say Import Waivers Crippling Local Markets
Nigeria’s farmers have accused the Federal Government of destroying rural markets through indiscriminate import waivers, arguing that the recent fall in food prices masks widespread
Confidence Abroad, Contraction at Home: The Split Reality of Nigeria’s 2025 Economy
Nigeria is winning praise abroad but losing traction at home. From FATF reforms that restored global confidence to Dangote’s refinery expansion signaling industrial ambition, the
Manufacturers Warn of ₦2.14 Trillion Unsold Goods as Demand Collapses
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over a surge in unsold inventory — now at ₦2.14 trillion — as consumer demand collapses
Dangote Refinery Expansion to 1.4m bpd — Africa’s Richest Man Targets Global Oil Dominance
Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to double the capacity of his Lagos refinery from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, aiming to rival the
Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List as CBN Declares Confidence Restored in Financial System
Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list marks a major credibility win for the country’s financial system. The Central Bank says