Dangote Industries Limited has commenced preliminary processes for the construction of a deep-sea port spanning over 10,000 hectares at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State, as part of plans to expand into logistics, maritime infrastructure, and export-led industrialisation.…

The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday, refused to enter his defence in his ongoing his cyberbullying trial in which he was accused of falsely calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal. Defence lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, informed Judge Mohammed…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has visited Uba and Chibok communities in Borno State to sympathise with families affected by kidnappings and recent attacks. The special adviser and spokesman to the governor, Mallam Dauda Iliya, disclosed this in a…

A fresh crack has emerged in the downstream oil sector as members of the Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria distanced themselves from the position of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria on fuel importation,…

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new record as the first African artiste to hit 11 billion streams on Spotify, marking another milestone in his global music career. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that certain individuals attempted to pitch him against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu barely three months after the administration came into power. Shettima made the disclosure on Tuesday at the launch of “My Life of Duty and…

African policymakers, technology experts and civil society leaders have launched a continent-wide initiative aimed at strengthening ethical oversight of artificial intelligence as governments and businesses accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies across critical sectors of the economy. The Policy Innovation…

The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Gombe State. Mr Pantami announced the decision in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page late Tuesday. The…

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has refuted reports suggesting the existence of a terrorist stronghold in the South-West, insisting that security operations currently underway are focused on rescuing abducted victims and eliminating criminal elements behind recent attacks. The clarification was made…

The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said joint counterterrorism operations conducted by Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command had killed 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria. The DHQ disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Defence…

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday commenced committal proceedings against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over alleged disobedience of a subsisting court order restraining the enforcement of its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending…

A South East based human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has charged the Enugu State government to help rebuild homes of innocent indigenes of Ime-Ezi community whose homes were burnt by military officials.…

Schneider Electric has intensified efforts to tackle the spread of counterfeit electrical products in Nigeria, as concerns mount over the safety risks posed by substandard components in one of Africa’s fastest-growing consumer markets. The French energy management and automation company…

Two aspirants in Monday’s senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti North Senatorial District have rejected the result of the exercise, alleging manipulation and falsification. The aspirants – Ayodele Arise and Dare Owolabi – spoke separately…

The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports alleging a bandit attack in Ogbomoso and nearby communities, describing the incident as a false alarm caused by misinformation and panic. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command said calm had…