Wike Faces Criticism for Bringing Two Sons as Delegates to Dubai Investment Summit
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is facing heavy criticism from Nigerians after reports surfaced that he attended the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai with his two sons—allegedly sponsored by public funds.
Experts Urge CBN to Introduce ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 Banknotes
A new economic report by Quartus Economics has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce higher-denomination banknotes — specifically ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 notes — to restore the naira’s portability and reduce the cost of cash transactions.
Nigeria Moves to Seal Partnership with Bank of America to Boost Oil Sector Growth
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has begun talks with the Bank of America to attract new investments and expand crude oil production as part of efforts to stabilise and grow the nation’s oil sector.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Foreign Lawyer Writes Justice Omotosho, Seeks Dismissal of Charges
Bruce Fein, the international counsel representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has written to Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the dismissal of all terrorism-related charges filed against his client by the Nigerian government.
Court Adjourns Dangote Refinery’s ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, Others to November 5
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the ₦100 billion lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil firms to November 5, 2025.
Reps Launch Probe into TETFund-Sponsored Projects
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the standard and quality of projects executed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in tertiary institutions across Nigeria to ensure accountability and value for money.
FG, Private Firm Sign $400m Agreement to Boost Local Steel Production
Nigeria’s ambition to revive its steel industry received a major boost on Wednesday as the Federal Government signed a $400 million cooperation agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited, a Chinese-backed firm, to establish a large-scale steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State.
NPC Chairman Resigns After Completing Five-Year Tenure
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, has officially completed his five-year tenure, handing over leadership of the Commission to the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, Muhammad Dattijo.
Fuel Subsidy Removal Driving Energy Innovation – MEMAN
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has said that the removal of fuel subsidy has ushered in full deregulation, creating new opportunities for innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector.
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Reform of Consensus Rule to Tackle Global Trade Disruptions
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for urgent reforms to the global trade body’s decision-making system, saying its current consensus rule slows down progress on crucial trade agreements.
