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News Agency of Nigeria

October 1, 2026

Debt,‌ supply gaps limit benefits of energy reforms: Experts

Oil and gas experts say reforms introduced since May 2023 have reshaped Nigeria’s energy sector, but debt, infrastructure gaps and supply constraints persist.

OIL AND GAS FACILITY
October 1, 2026

Bangladesh felicitates Nigeria on 66th independence anniversary

Bangladesh felicitated Nigeria on the country’s 66th independence anniversary. The high commission of Bangladesh in Nigeria conveyed the message in a statement on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu
October 1, 2026

Tourism faces challenge of turning potential into growth

As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, its tourism story reflects decades of institution-building, heritage preservation and efforts to develop destinations.

October 1, 2026

Agric stakeholders react to Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, seek cut to production costs

Some agriculture stakeholders have called on the federal government to implement workable measures to reduce production costs in the sector.

Nigerian farmers
October 1, 2026

Scores of terrorists, three soldiers killed in Adamawa, says military

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have killed scores of terrorists and recovered assorted arms and ammunition during operations in Adamawa.

October 1, 2026

FG approves N1 billion solar mini-grid project for Dutse university

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has approved a N1 billion solar mini-grid project for the Federal University Dutse (FUD).

Federal University Dutse
October 1, 2026

Swift secures NCC licence for nationwide operation amid MTN, Airtel, Glo competition

Swift Telephone Network has secured a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

October 1, 2026

Emir of Zazzau pledges support for improved hajj administration efficiency

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, assured NAHCON of the traditional institution’s support and called for more efficient operations for Nigerian pilgrims.

October 1, 2026

CNG, EV interventions reduce transport fares across states, says Pi-CNG

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) says Nigerians are beginning to pay less for transportation.

Pi-CNG & EV members
October 1, 2026

Independence Day: Nigeria slammed for lagging economy

Sa’idu Dattijo Adahama says Nigeria has attained political independence but has yet to achieve the economic independence its founding fathers envisioned.

Taiwo Oyedele