Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections in 2025, with Lagos topping the state rankings, according to the Federal Ministry of Health’s State of the Health of the Nation Report.
Dangote plans to raise its refining capacity to 2.1 million bpd across Nigeria and Kenya, backed by $46bn in investment, while exploring a supply partnership with Congo’s SNPC.
The NRC has granted Lagos State a Permanent Operating Licence for its Red Line rail corridor, ending 128 years as Nigeria’s sole railway operator and opening the sector to states.
The Federal Government has raised its independent revenue target to N2.5tn for 2026, with the Fiscal Responsibility Commission citing N1.84tn already tracked as of September 2025.
Heavy rainfall triggered widespread Lagos flooding on Tuesday, submerging homes and roads and knocking out power after floodwaters damaged the Oworo transmission station.
Mexico broke a 40-year World Cup knockout curse with a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Azteca, goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez sealing a last-16 spot.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move within one goal of Messi’s World Cup record as France beat Sweden 3-0, while Erling Haaland’s late strike gave Norway their first-ever knockout round win.
IPMAN has warned it will shut down filling stations nationwide if the government enforces fuel price control, rejecting profiteering claims as crude oil prices fall but pump prices stay high.
Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Nigeria and Canada by sponsoring the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference held in Lagos. The conference, organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, brought together senior government officials, investors, business leaders and a Canadian delegation representing 31 companies to explore investment opportunities across…
Civil society group SERAP has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Nigeria’s Senate President and House Speaker to probe alleged diversion of over N6.3 billion in constituency funds across five federal agencies — or face a lawsuit. The demand is grounded in the Auditor-General’s 2022 Annual Report, published September 2025.
