Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to citizens over the ongoing electricity challenges affecting homes, businesses, and industries across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the minister acknowledged the hardship caused by the disruptions, particularly as the country experiences intense heat during the dry season. He expressed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been recognised on the global stage after clinching the prestigious “Central Bank of the Year” award at the 2026 Central Banking Awards, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial recovery journey. The award, announced by the Central Banking Awards Committee, highlights the bank’s sweeping monetary and structural reforms…
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced a firm deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave the country, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with visa regulations and maintain order during the busy pilgrimage season. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, all pilgrims holding Umrah visas must depart the Kingdom no later than April…
The tech and digital content world is mourning the loss of Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire entrepreneur behind OnlyFans, who has passed away at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. The London-based company confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday, noting that Radvinsky died peacefully. His family has requested privacy…
Nigeria’s electricity challenges are worsening, with power distribution companies recording massive financial losses that are further destabilising the already fragile sector. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, lost a combined ₦2.349 trillion between 2024 and 2025 due to persistent billing inefficiencies and weak revenue…
The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, intercepting codeine syrup shipments worth ₦3.398 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Isah Sulaiman, the operation was carried out by officers of the Apapa Area Command in collaboration with…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in an official statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, confirming that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, approved the holidays on behalf of the federal government. Eid-el-Fitr marks the end…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators who record and publish videos of unsuspecting individuals in public spaces, stating that such actions could lead to legal consequences under Nigeria’s data protection and privacy laws. In a statement released on March 13, the commission expressed concern over the growing trend of…
Nigeria’s electricity supply could deteriorate further in the coming weeks as gas suppliers begin halting fuel deliveries to thermal power plants over an estimated ₦3.3 trillion debt owed within the power generation chain. The warning was issued by Joy Ogaji, who said the mounting financial obligations in the power sector are pushing the industry toward…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has returned a total of $225,895 and ₦62.79 million to foreign victims who lost money to fraud schemes linked to Nigeria. The agency disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official account on X on Friday, March 13, 2026. According to the commission, the recovered funds were…
