The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting local manufacturers and preserving jobs by intercepting prohibited imported goods worth over N273 million in Cross River State. Speaking at a press briefing in Calabar on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, the Customs Area Controller for the Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, […]

Solar mini-grid operator WeLight has raised $31 million to accelerate its expansion into Nigeria, as the company seeks to deepen electricity access in some of the continent’s most underserved communities. The funding was disclosed by the company on Tuesday after the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private-sector investment arm, acquired a stake […]

A UN-backed report has warned that the world is drifting off course in its efforts to achieve universal energy access by 2030, with Sub-Saharan Africa facing a widening energy crisis, despite record growth in renewable power. The post More than 650 million people still lack electricity as world falls behind on energy access goals — UN appeared first on Tribune Online.

France and Nigeria are exploring deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), agritech and skills development as both countries seek to strengthen economic ties and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth. Stakeholders made this known at the France-Nigeria Business and Human Capital Development Forum organised by the Lagos Business School (LBS) in Lagos. The forum, themed […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — The naira recorded its sharpest single-day decline since April after closing at N1,389 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market on June 24, 2026, amid renewed strength in the U.S. dollar across global markets. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the local currency weakened by N16 from […] The post Naira Posts Biggest Daily Decline Since April, Closes at N1,389/$ appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch has urged young engineers to develop innovative solutions to address energy access challenges and drive sustainable development. The President and Chairman-in-Council of the NSE, Mr Ali Rabiu, said this while speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the NSE Ikeja Branch’s Innovation Week 2026 (8th Edition) in Lagos […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck the country’s northern coast within seconds of each other, causing significant damage in the capital, Caracas, and triggering a large-scale emergency response. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the emergency measures in a televised […] The post Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Twin Powerful Earthquakes Rock Capital appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s credit system may be unfairly penalising millions of financially disciplined borrowers as weak data-sharing practices among lenders continue to distort risk assessment and push up borrowing costs. According to industry analysts, despite regulatory frameworks aimed at improving transparency, experts say many financial institutions still rely on fragmented customer records, forcing borrowers to rebuild trust […]

Palm oil traders and consumers in Abakaliki have expressed concern over persistent inflationary pressures threatening yet another price surge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey at the International Market and other trading outlets in Abakaliki showed that the price of a litre of oil increased to between N1,800 and N2,000, as against N1,200 and […]

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N111.3 billion in revenue in May 2026, as the newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Joe Anani pledged to consolidate existing gains and enhance operational efficiency at the nation’s second busiest seaport. Anani disclosed this on Wednesday during his maiden engagement […]

In most countries, a generator is emergency backup equipment. Something you pull out when a storm knocks out… This article How Much Does a Generator Cost in Nigeria in 2026? (Buying, Installing, and Maintaining) appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to urgently transform their vast natural resources into industrial strength, warning that the continent must stop exporting raw wealth and importing poverty. The president made this call during his speech at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment […]

Former Kano State Governor and and NDC vice presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Primate of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Bishop Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, to retract alleged defamatory remarks made against him or face a N10bn legal action. Kwankwaso’s demand was contained in a legal notice dated June […]

In June 2024, thousands of Kenyans protested economic hardship and corruption, storming parliament and forcing the government to withdraw new taxes. The post Kenya Police In Show Of Force On Protest Anniversary appeared first on Channels Television.

"Kwankwaso is someone I respect, just as I respect every individual. My prophecies are never influenced by personal relationships, sentiments, or grievances; they are simply divine messages and directives as revealed to me," he stated.

The Kwara State Government has  handed over the proposed 10-storey Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Headquarters project to the Contractor, Migliore Construczione and Tecniche (MC&T), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening education infrastructure and enhancing public service delivery. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Segun Ogunsola, described […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering offences involving about $2.53 million. The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge against Bodejo on June 22, 2026, accusing him […]

From next year, the EU regulation will require methane monitoring and verification for fuel deliveries to the bloc. The post Nigeria, US, Qatar Urge EU To Change Methane Rules, Warn Of Supply Risk appeared first on Channels Television.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Nyesom Wike, yesterday rallied party members to brace  for a tough political battle ahead of the 2027 general elections. He told the party members that political power is never given but fought for. Wike, who addressed the PDP’s 109th National […]

Nigeria is home to one of the world’s largest populations of out-of-school children, yet the exact number remains uncertain. While the country is widely regarded as having one of the largest populations of out-of-school children in the world, there is still no universally accepted figure showing exactly how many children are excluded from education. Different […]

Factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has warned that nobody will take the party’s mandate to another political party and get away with it. Turaki, who leads the faction backed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said the party will contest election in every constituency where election will be […]