Tech giant Nvidia has made financial history by becoming the first publicly traded company to reach a market capitalization of $5.5 trillion, setting a new all-time record on Wall Street. The chipmaker crossed the historic valuation milestone on Wednesday as its stock continued a strong upward rally, with shares climbing 3 percent in early trading….
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving approximately ₦33.8 billion in public funds. The judgment was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, who convicted Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to mobilise more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to support the conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The disclosure was made in Abuja by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has raised serious concerns over large-scale electricity theft along the Ikorodu-Sagamu transmission corridor, revealing that nearly 180 megawatts of power is being lost through illegal activities and meter manipulation. The affected transmission route, the Ikorodu-Sagamu 132kV double-circuit line, stretches across parts of Lagos and Ogun State, serving a number…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his failure to appear before the court for ongoing legal proceedings. The order was issued on Monday by Justice Maryann Anineh, who also revoked the bail previously granted to the former minister due…
Founder and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has sparked conversations online after cautioning church members against chewing gum, drinking water, and using mobile phones during worship services. The cleric made the remarks during a church service, emphasizing the importance of maintaining reverence, discipline, and proper conduct inside the worship environment. In a video…
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its commitment to strengthening security operations in Lagos with the donation of 150 bulletproof vests and 150 ballistic helmets to three military formations in the state. The security intervention was announced on Monday in a statement released by the Fund, highlighting its continued efforts to support…
Nigeria is set to receive a fresh supply of petroleum products as at least eight vessels carrying more than 164,000 metric tonnes of fuel prepare to berth at major ports across the country. The incoming shipments include both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), widely referred to as…
Residents and businesses in Isolo and surrounding communities in Lagos State could soon experience more reliable electricity supply following the approval of a new embedded power generation project. Isolo Power Gen Limited has secured regulatory approval to develop a 9-megawatt embedded power generation facility under the latest licensing round issued by the Lagos State Electricity…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major change to Nigeria’s admission process, revealing that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made during JAMB’s ongoing 2026 admissions policy meeting and later…
