Friday, June 19, 2026

Nigeria

June 19, 2026

PETROAN urges NNPCL to finalise refinery management pact with Chinese firms

He urged Mr Ojulari to finalise talks on the reviving of the two refineries.

PETROAN
June 19, 2026
security presence
June 19, 2026

FG expands newborn sickle cell screening, seeks insurance coverage

Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges. 

Muhammed Pate
June 19, 2026

Oshiomhole calls for review of NSCDC’s name

He questioned how the operatives were expected to be civil when combating criminals who bear weapons.

Oshiomhole and NSCDC personnel
June 19, 2026

Naira not at equilibrium, still vulnerable to external shocks, financial expert says

She said Nigeria remains highly vulnerable to disruptions in global markets because the bulk of its foreign exchange earnings still comes from crude oil exports.

Naira notes
June 19, 2026

EkitiDecides2026: INEC distributes election materials to ad hoc officials ahead of governorship poll

The officials are expected to move from the designated registration area centres to their respective polling units early on Saturday.

INEC distributes election materials
June 19, 2026

TikTok, ICC target Nigerian SMEs for global markets

The initiative seeks to equip entrepreneurs with digital, financial and business management skills needed to compete in the evolving global economy.

TikTok and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
June 19, 2026

Lagos govt arrests 226 beggars, begins repatriation in statewide blitz

The environment commissioner stated that the exercise targeted street begging activities in different parts of Lagos.

apprehended 226 beggars
June 19, 2026

Sharia-based investment firm commits $626 million to Lagos-Calabar coastal highway 

The policy provides 95% coverage across two tranches: $276 million with a seven-year tenor, and $350 million with a nine-year tenor.

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
June 19, 2026

Benue: Safety alert issued after boat ferrying 43 passengers crashed, killing nine

A boat carrying 43 passengers from Kwanta Wadata to Daudu capsized on Saturday, killing nine people.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.