…and disrupted a large-scale assault through precision airstrikes during separate operations in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 sa…

…saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and all Nigerians who lost their lives to terrorism, in…

…ambition to expand refining capacity across Africa following the commencement of operations at its 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery in Lagos. Devakumar disclosed that the refinery would be financed through a combination of internally generated cash, bonds, and proceeds from the company's planned initial public offering…

…that his administration will never negotiate with bandits but will sustain military operations until they surrender or face the full weight of the law. The declaration was made at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday. Represented by his Chief of Staff,…

…academia and the renewable energy industry to review the organisation's first decade of operations and discuss the future of energy access in Nigeria, according to a statement. Representing the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, described All On…

…energy sources and expanded efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. Diesel retail prices in Nigeria averaged between N1,409 and N1,450 per litre in December 2025, according to available market data. At those prices, the telecom operator's reduction in diesel usage translates to an estimated value…

…would depend on prevailing economic conditions and the cost of sustaining network operations. "The increment is not imminent. But over time, depending on economic conditions, there might be possible tariff increases," he said. He maintained that the tariff adjustment implemented in 2025 was necessary to ensure the sust…

…Finance cost is the total cost a company incurs for borrowing money or financing its operations. It is reported in the income statement and reduces a company's profit. The PUNCH spoke to industry analysts who attributed the improvement to stronger earnings, deleveraging, and increased access to equity financing followi…

The Federal Government has commenced moves to sanitise airport car hire operations through the introduction of a new technology-driven system aimed at eliminating unregulated activities, improving passenger safety and closing security loopholes across the nation's airports. The initiative, known as the Airport Car Hire…

…saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. Senate mourns Gen Abubakar, others The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and all Nigerians wh…

…monetise the platform through partnerships with organisations that embed it into their operations. The initial target is community development associations and estates, which they believe could use the Wahala App to coordinate incident reporting and respond to emergencies more efficiently. They also intend to partner w…

…settlements, and cybersecurity. Beyond Nigeria, GTCO's fintech is strengthening its operations in Ghana and is exploring additional opportunities across West Africa through cross-border payment services. If HabariPay's PoS play reaches its ₦12 trillion ($8.76 billion) annual payment target, it will still be behind incu…

…in Nigeria in hosting their data in our Datacentres under global standards of operations," Chidi Okpala, the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Galaxy Backbone, told TechCabal in a telephone interview. Equinix has also expanded outside Lagos with a $22 million Tier III-certified facility in Port Harcourt, sign…

…the World Cup. Online gambling is banned in the communist country, but lucrative illegal operations abound prompting periodic clampdowns especially during international sporting events. The raids in late June targeted two rings with an "exceptionally large scale of operation" and a "high level of hierarchy and tight co…

…congestion, saying the traffic situation deteriorated after the facilities commenced operations. According to him, trucks transporting empty containers to the terminals frequently occupy the road, creating bottlenecks despite the presence of traffic management officials. Iruanya said: "There is nothing else causing thi…

…accountability, innovation and service as essential elements of modern military operations. He said national security depends not only on military capability but also on public trust, confidence and cooperation. The senator paid tribute to troops deployed across the North-West, North-East and other operational theatres…

…strengthened its position as a leading pan-African financial institution, expanding its operations across Africa and into international markets. Reflecting on his tenure, Elumelu described his time as chairman as one of the greatest privileges of his professional career. “UBA has established a unique competitive positi…

…its pan-African expansion strategy and now operates in 20 African countries, alongside operations in four global financial centres. "The bank currently serves more than 50 million customers across its network. His retirement comes as Nigerian banks continue to align with the CBN's corporate governance guidelines, which…

…chairman of the Irekari Local Council Development Area, argued that restoring banking operations to the historic town would not only revive economic activities but also honour one of Nigeria's foremost banking icons. According to him, the Ido-Ani branch of the bank was established in the 1980s during Asabia's tenure. H…

…in areas that traditionally struggle to attract capital, including solar plants, mining operations, refineries, and AI data centres. Uganda's special economic zone (SEZ) strategy-driven by the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)-created an opportunity to rethink how infrastructure financing and p…

…stolen Lexus RX330 was later recovered through intelligence-led and technical tracking operations in the Onikolobo area of Ogun State. The police also recovered exhibits, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen, from locations linked to the suspects. The command had assured that while the suspects…

…the June 30 deadline after the successful completion of the first three evacuation operations to allow more Nigerians who wish to return home to do so. According to the minister, the fourth evacuation flight arrived in Nigeria on July 3, while another chartered flight will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July…

…while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations." The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands, with possible crop losses, as well as damage to roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure and other public facilities. Health officials were a…

…annually to ensure its adequate funding. We have recruited more officers to boost police operations. We have invested heavily in security equipment to strengthen our combat and reconnaissance capability. Yet, we have not been able to tame the tide of insecurity sufficiently. Do we surrender our sovereignty to violent n…

…demands what security practitioners describe as a whole-of-government approach. Military operations must be supported by intelligence. Law enforcement must be reinforced by effective prosecution. Financial intelligence must disrupt criminal financing. Border management must leverage technology. Anti-corruption institut…