In a move expected to strengthen domestic refining, the Federal Government has suspended the issuance of import licenses for premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The decision aligns The post Fed Govt halts petrol import licenses to boost local refining appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal Government has again defended the legality of Executive Order 9 of 2026, saying it neither repeals the   Petroleum Industry Act nor infringes the legislative power of the National The post Executive Order 9 didn’t repeal P1A, infringe National Assembly powers, Fed. Govt insists  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria’s commanding presence on the global wealth stage has once again been reaffirmed, with industrial titan, Aliko Dangote, leading a powerful contingent of Nigerian dollar billionaires, including Abdul Samad Rabiu, The post Forbes billionaires list: Dangote leads as Rabiu, Adenuga, Otedola remain on global wealth ranking appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday slashed the price of petrol by N100. Its ex-depot price is now N1,075 instead N1,175 per litre. The international price of crude also dropped by 12.26 The post Dangote crashes petrol litre price by N100 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The hope that Monday’s Court of Appeal judgment nullifying the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s November national convention would bring the gladiators together appears unrealistic. Twenty-four hours after the judgment, the The post Court verdict: PDP factions maintain different positions  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across the country. The directive is part of efforts by the Federal The post Tinubu orders rollout of 100,000 CNG conversion kits appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the extension of the order to detain a former Governor of Kaduna State,  Mallam Nasir el-Rufai for another The post ICPC gets court order to detain el-Rufai for another 14 days appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has welcomed Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The minister described The post Lawal’s move to APC long overdue, says Matawalle appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Joash  Amupitan has warned political parties against sidelining women during their primaries. Amupitan,   at the Commission’s 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja, The post INEC chair to political parties: marginalise women in your primaries, fail our regulatory test appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of an enhanced gratuity for retiring federal civil servants. Ajaero hailed the Federal Government in an interview The post Fed Govt’s enhanced gratuity for retiring civil servants excites Labour appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will champion national advocacy for energy innovation and commercialisation, geared towards the nation’s economic development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, announced The post First Lady to champion energy innovation advocacy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday transmitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The letter conveying the budget proposal The post Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for FCT’s   2026 budget appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Senate yesterday observed a minute silence and suspended plenary till today in honour of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi who passed on February 19. The Red Chamber’s resolution followed The post Senate suspends plenary, observes minute silence in honour of Senator Mpigi appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has said the majority of the state’s residents, including some key appointees in his government, abandoned him when it mattered most. He said the The post My appointees abandoned me when it mattered most, says Ortom appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nigeria recorded a sharp decline in maternal deaths in health facilities in 2025. The nation recorded a drop from 904 in 2024 to 460 last year. This is contained in The post Report: Nigeria records 50 per cent drop in maternal deaths appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

There is a conversation that almost never happens in Washington. In think tanks, on cable news, in Senate hearing rooms, one of the most powerful forces shaping American foreign policy is not AIPAC, not oil, not the military-industrial complex, though that gets closer. It is a specific, elaborate, and entirely sincere belief system held by […] The post The theology that hijacked American foreign policy, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

 Dr. Clement Nwankwo is Executive Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). In this interview, he speaks on the new electoral act, expresses displeasure over the actions of members…

LAGOS – The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stated that job losses in Nigeria remain a concern despite lower interest rates, warning that businesses remain cautious about hiring. Adewale-Smart Oyerinde,…

 The Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has commended female members of staff of the Commission, reaffirming the Management’s commitment to supporting and empowering women.…

  LAGOS – Institutional investors, corporate leaders and economic experts gained practical insights into portfolio positioning at the recently held Stanbic IBTC Economic Summit. The summit delivered virtually under the theme:…

 There was jubilations at the Federal Secretariat as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu brought back gratuity benefits for retiring civil servants.  The National President of Association of Senior Civil Servants of…

 United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has perfected plans to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on celebrating and empowering the…

LAGOS  – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country’s…

LAGOS  – To mark the Easter season, Adron Homes and Properties Limited has rolled out its “Easter Fiesta Promo”, offering Nigerians the chance to acquire land with a 30 per cent…

  Marketing professionals and industry stakeholders have urged greater female participation in shaping the future of Nigeria’s marketing profession, as the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) convened the…

LAGOS  – The impacts of climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation are already driving respiratory illnesses, water- and vector-borne diseases, food insecurity, and disaster-related health risks in Nigeria.  This underscores the…

  This Ramadan, Jamara Home, a prominent wholesale and retail hub for electronics and home appliances in Nigeria, is adding more comfort and excitement to Nigerian households.  From March 3rd…

LAGOS  – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged media organisations to exercise diligence and contextual accuracy in reporting on waste management operations as it clarifies the operational framework guiding…

LAGOS  – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi (Rtd), marking the end of a distinguished career dedicated…

  Stakeholders in the maritime sector of the Nigerian economy have poured out encomiums to the women in the country’s maritime space for their tireless contributions to the development of…

Nigeria’s maritime sector, the gateway through which over 80 per cent of the nation’s international trade flows, is undergoing a sweeping transformation, which is being midwifed by the Managing Director…

 LAGOS  – Origin Tech Group has graduated 15 interns from its flagship Origin Eagle Internship Programme, aimed at developing professionals in all fields for Nigeria.  Speaking at the graduation ceremony for…

 Concern is growing over allegations that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) failed to respond adequately to a candidate’s request for a change of institution in the 2025 Unified…

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna faces his eighth straight WTT defeat, losing 3-0 to France’s Félix Lebrun at the WTT Champions Chongqing. Read more on the match. Read More: https://punchng.com/aruna-suffers-eighth-straight-wtt-series-defeat/

An NGO is hosting a music concert to promote autism awareness and support in Nigeria, featuring the launch of two advocacy albums for World Autism Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngo-plans-music-concert-to-promote-autism-awareness/

The NURTW in Abia State laments losing control of Okigwe Park, sparking a Umuahia park dispute. The union calls on the state government to intervene. Read More: https://punchng.com/nurtw-park-controller-lock-horns-over-umuahia-park/