Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre, effective February 27, 2025.
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Nigerian billionaire and Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, Folorunsho Alakija, has lost her sight completely at the age of 73.
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A Lagos Special Offences Court has ruled that it will proceed with the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, rejecting his request for the presiding judge to step aside.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official notice for the Area Council elections scheduled to take place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a N1 trillion ($1.2 billion) performance-based financing program aimed at enhancing primary healthcare services, increasing the recruitment of medical personnel, and strengthening healthcare delivery across states.
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has authorized four banks to facilitate and manage the Hajj Savings Scheme, marking a significant development in the initiative.
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The Presidency has advised Nigerians to explore alternative means of earning income, emphasizing that depending solely on one source of livelihood is inadequate in the face of the country’s economic realities.
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Celebrity Media personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, well known as Nedu Wazobia, has sued activist Verydarkman for N500 million for defamation.
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has stated that Nigerians have long acknowledged the late MKO Abiola as a former president, regardless of any official recognition.
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The Naira saw a slight decline in the parallel market yesterday, trading at N1,502 per dollar compared to N1,500 per dollar on Monday.
