MTN Nigeria has posted a landmark first quarter (Q1) 2026 result with profit after tax more than doubling to N355.5 billion from N133.7 billion a year earlier. This result was The post Data, fintech doubles MTN Nigeria’s Q1 profit to N355.5b  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…3,661 students have benefited from NELFUND in 2026 — Unilesa VC …lauds Adeleke, TETFund for repositioning varsity within 3 years establishment The management of University of Ilesa has confirmed the The post Adeleke clears N3bn outstanding salary of Unilesa staff, convert 300 casual workers  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Activities across federal universities and inter-university centres are set to grind to a halt as the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Friday. The unions, in a letter dated April 30, 2026, and [...]

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe was appointed Minister of Power by Tinubu, bringing 30+ years of engineering, consulting, and policy expertise to Nigeria’s energy sector.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, in a strategic move aimed at accelerating reforms in the country’s struggling electricity sector. The nomination, sent to the National Assembly on Thursday, now awaits Senate confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. If approved, Tegbe will take charge of a […]

April 30, (THEWILL) — The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike across universities and inter-university centres beginning from midnight on May 1, 2026. The directive, contained in a circular dated April […] The post BREAKING: NASU, SSANU Declare Nationwide Indefinite Strike appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has confirmed the commencement of a nationwide strike beginning from Friday. In a letter dated April 30, 2026 and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the unions cited the […] BREAKING: NASU, SSANU begin indefinite strike Friday over allowances

An Anambra High Court sentenced Onyedika Okafor to 16 years for sexual assault and unlawful detention, with the victim denouncing his claims of a relationship.

…says convention was held in flagrant disobedience of court order In two split decisions of three to two, the Supreme Court on Thursday voided the national convention held by the The post UPDATED: Supreme Court nullifies PDP’s Ibadan convention  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has lamented how Nigerian youth are caught in a moral crisis marked by internet fraud and widespread nudity on social media, but argued that older The post Deji Adeyanju slams TikTok nudity, ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ among Nigerian youth appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye confronts thugs demanding money on her film set. See the viral video of her refusing to be intimidated by extortion. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-im-a-street-girl-ademoye-defies-thugs-threat-on-film-set/

The unions said the action followed the federal government’s slow pace in renegotiating the 2009 agreement with non-academic staff, despite concluding a similar process with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) The post UPDATED: SSANU, NASU announce strike, lament slow renegotiation of 2009 agreement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The unions said the action followed the federal government’s slow pace in renegotiating the 2009 agreement with non-academic staff, despite concluding a similar process with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) The post BREAKING: SSANU, NASU announce strike, lament slow renegotiation of 2009 agreement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This comes as the federal government has withdrawn its 30 per cent salary increase offer without providing a new one. The post Breaking: SSANU, NASU begin strike May 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Panic erupted in the early hours of Thursday after suspected herdsmen reportedly attacked an Army Estate in the Kurudu area of Abuja. However, one of the assailant died in the attack. The incident, which occurred around 12:15 a.m. on April 30, occurred at Kurudu Post Army Estate, Phase 5. According to eyewitness accounts, between 30 […] BREAKING: One dead as suspected herdsmen attack Army Estate in Kurudu, Abuja

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate Workers’ Day on Friday, May 1, 2026, the… This article Workers’ Day 2026: Embrace AI Now appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has resumed hearing in the trial of suspects linked to the Anguwan Rukuba killings, with one of the defendants, Adamu Alhassan, pleading not guilty to a six-count charge. At the resumed proceedings before Justice Jacob Longden, the charges were read to the defendant with translation into Hausa […] Palm Sunday killings: Suspect pleads not guilty as court adjourns trial to May 8

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue [...]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has set the price of aviation fuel (jet fuel) at ₦1,820 per litre at its depot. The company says this is to make pricing more open and transparent in the market.

Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued on Thursday, the operator warned that the combined incidents could lead to prolonged power shortages […] Blackout looms in Lagos as Egbin power station shuts down

In a surprising political twist, the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Musa Askira, has withdrawn from the race for the Southern Borno Senatorial seat, barely The post Borno deputy speaker withdraws from Senate race, endorses Ndume appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

As Nigeria marks Labour Day 2026, Xtralarge Farms & Resorts has unveiled plans to champion a nationwide shift from wage-based livelihoods to wealth creation through agriculture, with the launch of The post Agribusiness summit to tackle unemployment, wealth gap in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

April 30, (THEWILL) — Champion Breweries Plc has explained its weaker first-quarter 2026 profit, attributing the decline to higher financing costs tied to its recent acquisition of the Bullet brand, while expressing confidence in a stronger performance for the rest of the year. The brewer reported a pre-tax profit of ₦839.2 million in Q1 2026, […] The post Champion Breweries Blames Q1 Profit Dip on Acquisition Costs, Eyes Strong Full-Year Growth appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over recent remarks suggesting that some enemies are trying to remove him by fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. In a post shared on his verified X handle on Thursday, Shehu dismissed the president’s claim and said the real problem lies within the government itself. “You […] ‘Your claim of enemies working against you imaginary’ — Mahdi Shehu knocks Tinubu

The Cross River State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the government to clamp down on illegal and substandard gas retail outlets in Calabar and other towns in the country. The union insists that these outlets, especially those located within residential premises, pose very serious dangers to lives and properties. The […] NUJ urges govt to clamp down on gas outlets in residential areas

The Nigerian government emphasizes stronger media literacy to combat the growing threat of misinformation. Learn about the new global institute launched fo Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-calls-for-stronger-media-literacy-to-combat-misinformation/

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominates Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, aiming to enhance sector reforms, grid stability, and attract investment.

An aspirant for the Kebbi Central senatorial seat, Kabiru Sani Giant, has declared that he will not step down for incumbent senator, Adamu Aliero, ahead of the forthcoming National Assembly primaries. Giant made the declaration while speaking with journalists after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the primaries scheduled for May 18, […] ‘I won’t step down’ — Kebbi Central aspirant challenges Aliero

The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue elective office.

According to the statement, the nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions. The post Breaking: Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu’s resignation appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Ex-KPMG Africa partner to replace Adelabu …Senate confirmation awaited as FG eyes sector reforms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the The post BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabby Agbonlahor, has insisted that Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice looks shattered. Agbonlahor spoke after Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Speaking to talkSPORT, the former footballer said, “Arsenal are looking really tired. And I hope this doesn’t affect Arsenal. They’ve a chance of winning […] UCL: He looks shattered – Gabby Agbonlahor on Arsenal’s Declan Rice

Tegbe's nomination comes after the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped aside to pursue his governorship bid in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 election. The post Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe As Minister Of Power appeared first on Channels Television.

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Arsenal seeks to persuade Victor Osimhen to leave Galatasaray. A Turkish pundit claims they must offer a record-breaking salary and hefty transfer fee.