Sunday, August 2, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

April 29, 2026

NCN adopts 10-year policy on food, nutrition for FEC ratification

The council’s approval followed a painstaking process of ratification by critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition sector, comprising public and private sector sponsors.

National Council on Nutrition (NCN)
April 28, 2026

Nuclear Armageddon: U.S., Russia, China, battling collective amnesia, says UN chief Guterres

Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year — thirteen times more than all development aid globally, and equivalent to the entire gross domestic product of Africa.

Putin, Trump, Xi
April 27, 2026

OPay leads conversation on Africa’s next financial frontier at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026

By focusing on intelligence, infrastructure, and inclusion, OPay is helping to shape the next phase of growth in the digital money economy.

The Next Financial Frontier
April 26, 2026

Aliko Dangote calls for urgent government, private sector action to eliminate malaria

Mr Dangote Industries Limited continues to support malaria programmes that complement public health strategies.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote
April 24, 2026

Dangote Refinery exports 1.1 billion litres of aviation fuel to Europe, supplies 95% of Nigeria’s Jet A1

The Airlines Operators of Nigeria has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a critical pillar of support for Nigeria’s aviation industry.

Dangote refinery
April 24, 2026

U.S. revitalises key credit guarantee programme to boost agricultural trade with Nigeria

The United States has expanded support for agricultural trade through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Export Credit Guarantee Program, known as GSM-102.

United States Consul General Rick Swart delivering opening remarks at the GSM-102 Revitalization event in Lagos.
April 22, 2026

Tinubu approves appointments for NECO, NBTE, National Library

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO) and the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE).

Tinubu signing a document
April 21, 2026

Tinubu sacks Wale Edun as finance minister; names Oyedele as replacement

Another minister, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, was also asked to leave the cabinet, an official said.

Wale Edun and Taiwo Oyedele
April 20, 2026

Kaduna insecurity is exaggerated: NIPR

According to her, all the PHCs operate 24 hours.

NIPR logo
April 20, 2026
Alhaji Aliko Dangote