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Tinubu Orders Timely Fund Release for Regional Commissions, Warns Against White Elephants

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to ensure timely release of accruable funds to regional development commissions, warning that white elephant projects will no longer be tolerated.

MC Nappy Sets October 9 for Abuja Comedy Special ‘All By My Jokes’

Abuja’s live entertainment calendar moves into Q4 focus as comedian MC Nappy announces his headline comedy special, All By My Jokes (The Manifesto), slated for October 9, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

Poco Lee Due in UK Court Today for PTPH Amid Live Assault Proceedings

Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Pascal Odinaka (Poco Lee) is scheduled for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) at the Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom today, September 15, 2026, as Crown prosecutors confirm active live status across 5 assault-related charges

Nigeria Targets 200 Telecom Towers by December, Plans New Satellite Beyond Fibre Coverage

The Federal Government is accelerating plans to activate at least 200 telecommunications towers in underserved communities by December under NUCAP, alongside deploying a dedicated satellite network via NIGCOMSAT.

Presidency and ITF Set October 15 for NIMS 2.0, Launching 10-Year Industrial Workforce Strategy

The Presidency and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have announced the October 15–16 launch of the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS 2.0), anchoring a 10-year workforce strategy for artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

Nigerian Navy Dismantles 10,000-Litre Illegal Petroleum Storage Depot in Rivers Crackdown

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have intercepted and neutralized a major illicit storage facility holding 10,000 litres of illegally handled petroleum products along the Eleme–Onne industrial corridor in Rivers State.

Tinubu Allocates Recovered Asset as Permanent National Headquarters for NDPC

Modern institutional security architecture and digital data governance compliance center in Abuja.

Massive Retail and Institutional Rush Overwhelms Portals as Dangote Refinery IPO Opens

The landmark initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has triggered an unprecedented subscription surge, briefly stressing digital placement channels and physical banking platforms across the country as retail and institutional investors.

Tinubu Has Full Diplomatic Immunity During UNGA, Clarifies Nigeria’s UN Mission

Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has dismissed concerns regarding President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming diplomatic engagements, confirming that he holds full sovereign immunity during the United General Assembly session.