…to the five counts preferred against him by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judgement was delivered on Tuesday in the charge number: FHC/KNJ/CR/985/2026, filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice. The judge sentenced Garba to a…

…Dr Casimir Ifeanyi, President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), worries about the prevalence of substandard equipment and testing procedures in many laboratories across the country. He said the persistent challenge was significantly contributing to frequent genotype testing errors…

…millions of residents navigate one of Africa’s busiest cities. 2. Third Mainland Bridge (Nigeria) - 11.8 km Nigeria’s Third Mainland Bridge is the second-longest bridge in Africa and the longest in West Africa. Connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, it serves as a lifeline for countless commuters and remains one of N…

…President Bola Tinubu has granted six months extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi. The six months extension was made public via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, as Comptroller G…

…local government secretariats. Meanwhile, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, while addressing newsmen in Osogbo, said the Federal High Court judgement has been appealed and an application for the stay of execution of the judgement is already before the court. Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola, who spoke fo…

"This disturbing act is a grave violation of the rights and dignity of a child. It must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians,"

The appointments follow the passing of the company's Board Chairman, Chief Michael Olumuyiwa Falomo, whose leadership and stewardship contributed significantly to the growth and governance of Reckitt Nigeria over several decades.

"I want to encourage registered voters. They should come out and vote tomorrow. Nothing will happen to them. We are calling on registered voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility peacefully."

The initiative kicked off in Lagos on Thursday.

…His career foundation includes diverse corporate experience and time at Deloitte Nigeria. The company said his background gives him extensive expertise in financial strategy, capital management, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder reporting. Adetayo's appointment is expected to provide le…

…17 June 2026, as Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and other key partners, hosted the official Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 Press Conference at the United Nations House, Abuja. The high-level briefing set the tone for […]

…urgent need to make quality healthcare accessible, affordable and sustainable for all Nigerians took centre stage.The forum brought together healthcare leaders, regulators, insurers, investors and medical practitioners to discuss practical […]

…those still stranded pending their departure. The association said it understands the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa aims to improve communication, provide temporary welfare support, and engage constructively with community leadership structures to address the immediate needs of affected citizens. Onyekwelu r…

…the worst effects of international supply disruptions. More insights The President said Nigeria's fertiliser sector has undergone significant expansion under his administration, with more than 90 fertiliser blending plants currently operational across the country""the largest blending capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ac…

…discussions around upward review of tariffs for our consumers." "What the regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has done is to commence what we call the custody that determines the wholesale rate between operators, meaning that if I originate a call from my network and terminate on another network." "…

…nor the continuation of investigations by the relevant security agencies in Nigeria. He said it would have been a different matter if her trial had been conducted in Nigeria for the offences of bribery and other offences for which she was prosecuted alongside other persons in the United Kingdom. In that case, the Attor…

…to investing in the people who drive teaching, learning, research, and innovation across Nigeria's tertiary institutions," the ministry said. The president also said that through the TISSF, the Federal Government is easing financial pressures on education workers, improving livelihoods and strengthening the workforce r…

…experienced it. What you should know In April 2026, Nairametrics reported that Nigeria's labour market remains heavily skewed against women in formal employment, with only 10.5% of employed women in wage and salaried jobs as of 2025, according to the World Bank's latest gender data report. The figure highlighted the do…

…Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section and Secretary of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, has emphasized the importance of gas, collaboration and youth development in advancing Nigeria’s energy future. Speaking at the opening of Lagos Energy Week 2026, Igbokwe welcomed industry leaders, policymakers, aca…

…said Adams allegedly marketed a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to potential buyers in Nigeria while residing in the United States, using photographs of the luxury vehicle and assuring prospective customers that he could procure and ship it to the country. The anti-graft agency also said its investigation uncovered informat…

…financial year will likely be remembered as one of the most transformative periods in Nigeria's downstream petroleum industry. The continued implementation of market-based fuel pricing, changing supply-chain dynamics, and increasing domestic refining capacity reshaped competitive conditions across the sector. While the…

…in the country's external sector. More insights Nairametrics had earlier reported that Nigeria's external reserves gained more than $1 billion during the first half of June, extending the positive momentum recorded in previous months. Reserves increased by about 2.5% between June 1 and June 18, rising from $49.80 billi…

…scale. What you should know The latest seizure is part of a broader crackdown by the Nigerian Navy on crude oil theft and illegal refining operations in the Niger Delta region. In April, Nairametrics reported that naval personnel intercepted two vessels carrying 939 metric tonnes of suspected stolen crude oil valued at…

…the moderation in crude prices should translate into lower petroleum product prices in Nigeria. "Brent crude has fallen to approximately $77-$78 per barrel following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and expectations that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz will gradually normalize." "Mark…

…Emmanuel, said. Mr. Gautier Mignot, the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria, also noted that the Omi Eko project demonstrates the strong support that the European Union, EIB and AFD are bringing to Lagos State and Nigeria. Get up to speed This is the first collaboration between LASWA and EIB, with the European…