Monday, October 19, 2026

Abuja

October 13, 2026

TCN announces power outage in parts of Abuja, Nasarawa

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a power outage affecting parts of Abuja and Nasarawa following a fault on its Apo-Karu 132kV transmission line.

Blackout in Abuja
October 13, 2026

EFCC arraigns ALSCON, director Zavyalov Dmitry for money laundering

The company’s counsel also asked the court to quash the charges, claiming the company was innocent. The judge adjourned the matter until January 2027.

Zavyalov Dmitry
October 13, 2026

FULL LIST: Names of newly sworn-in SANs

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria, during the 2026/2027 legal year ceremony on Monday, swore in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria.

Swearing-in ceremony of new SANs
October 13, 2026

Spain-Nigeria bilateral relations will continue to improve, envoy says

Spain says bilateral relations with Nigeria continue to improve, with prospects for stronger cooperation in trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest.

Spain’s ambassador to Nigeria, Félix Artieda
October 12, 2026

Abuja motorists decry continued hike in petrol prices

The motorists said petrol prices had continued to rise despite the federal government’s assurance to cushion the impact on consumers.

Fuel station in Abuja
October 12, 2026

Local, global miners to converge on Abuja for Nigeria Mining Week

Cyril Azobu, partner and mining industry leader at PwC Nigeria, said Nigeria would leverage the event as a destination for investment.

October 12, 2026

5,990 FCTA education officers sit promotion exams after Wike’s intervention

Ms Nathan described Mr Wike’s intervention as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda.

October 12, 2026

Strike: NLC, NUT reject Wike’s ‘illegal’ no-work, no-pay threat against FCT teachers

The NLC and NUT described the directive as “unconstitutional, illegal, provocative and unenforceable”.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
October 12, 2026

Biu left indelible mark on road safety administration, says FRSC chief

Former corps marshal Dauda Biu left an indelible mark on road safety administration, operational efficiency, and institutional growth.

FRSC corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed (Credit: NAN)
October 12, 2026

Akande reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to deepening ties with Denmark

Nigeria’s ambassador to Denmark, Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark.

Lola Akande