Muslim Leaders Demand Stronger Safeguards for Religious Freedom
….National Conference in Abuja Unites Clerics, Scholars and Traditional Rulers in Push for Peace, Dialogue and National Stability Leading Muslim clerics, scholars and traditional rulers from across Nigeria have intensified calls for stronger protection of religious freedom, warning that rising…
Defence Minister Badaru Attends North-West Security Summit in Kaduna
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, participated in the North-West Zonal Security Summit held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna. The event was organized by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security to foster dialogue…
ALGON National Publicity Secretary Hon. Hamisu Anani Completes High-Level Commonwealth Governance Training, Bags Certificate in Ghana
The National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Executive Chairman of Wase Local Government Area in Plateau State, Hon. Hamisu Anani, has successfully completed a high-level governance training organised by the Commonwealth Local Government…
Sam Onuigbo Honoured with African Impact Excellence Award 2025 in Lagos
Prominent climate policy advocate and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has been announced as a recipient of the African Impact Excellence Award 2025, bestowed by the Netherlands-based The…
FG Launches Free Business Registration for 250,000 Small Enterprises — CAC, SMEDAN Sign Landmark MoU in Abuja
In a bold move to accelerate the growth of small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have unveiled a free business registration scheme targeting…
Enugu Air Launch A Revolutionary Leap, Says Eze-Igwe Ezugwu; Urges South East Governors to Emulate Mbah’s Economic Blueprint
A prominent traditional ruler in Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Eze-Igwe William Ezugwu, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s administration following the recent launch of Enugu Air, describing the initiative as a “revolutionary leap toward economic self-reliance and regional prosperity.” The…
CNPP Welcomes Removal of Mele Kyari, NNPCL Board Members, Hails President Tinubu, Reiterates Demand for Company’s Forensic Audit
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has welcomed a move expected to be a significant development aimed at reforming Nigeria’s oil industry, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive action in relieving Mele Kyari of his duties as the…
How Nigerian Electricity Consumers Paid ₦509bn in Four Months Despite Grid Collapses
In the face of recurring power outages, Nigerian electricity consumers contributed a substantial ₦509.84 billion to the revenue of power distribution companies (DisCos) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite enduring three total and two partial grid collapses during the…
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Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
Security Operatives Foil Vandalism of TCN Transmission Towers in Kaduna, Arrest Suspects and Buyers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful prevention of a major act of vandalism targeting critical power infrastructure along the Mando–Jos 330kV Double Circuit transmission line in Kaduna State. In a statement issued by TCN’s General Manager,…
Abuja Business Reports Rated Among 40 Best Nigeria Business Blogs and Websites in 2025
The publishers of ABUJA BUSINESS REPORTS NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE, are proud to announce that the publication has been ranked No. 21 among the 40 Best Nigeria Business Blogs and Websites in 2025 by the global content curation platform, FeedSpot. This…
Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Gains Momentum as iTele Media Joins Endorsements
The forthcoming Enugu Tech Festival 2026 has received a major boost as iTele Media, led by its Chief Executive Officer John Onyedikachi HFMN, formally endorsed the event. Scheduled to hold from 24th to 27th February 2026, the Festival carries the…
NOBSAA Endorses Enugu Tech Festival 2026, Boosting Region’s Innovation Drive
The Network of Blockchain Solutions Advocates Association (NOBSAA) has thrown its weight behind the forthcoming Enugu Tech Festival 2026, giving a major boost to the region’s growing reputation as a rising hub for technology and innovation. The tech festival is…
Senate Warns NNPCL of Sanctions over Non-Appearance in ₦210tn Financial Irregularities Probe
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is under growing legislative scrutiny following its failure to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts probing alleged financial discrepancies totalling over ₦210 trillion in its audited financial reports covering 2017 to…
River Park Estate Founder Ogunmuyiwa Refutes Resignation Claim, Accuses Ghanaian Counterpart of Forgery and Corporate Hijack Plot
The founder of River Park Estate, Adrian Ogunmuyiwa, has refuted reports suggesting his resignation from the company’s board, describing the claims as false, malicious, and part of a wider scheme to fraudulently take over the firm. The controversy erupted after…
Outrage in Abuja as CSOs Allege Police Attempted Murder, Land Grab for PMAN Ex-President
In bold confrontation against impunity, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) earlier today stormed Abuja with a public petition against the Nigeria Police Force, accusing operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit of gross abuse of power, attempted murder,…
WDCL Partners with Rolon Seals to Boost Investment and Innovation in Africa’s Energy Sector
In a significant move aimed at bolstering investment and innovation within Africa’s oil and gas industry, Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the continent’s energy landscape. This announcement was made during the ongoing Nigerian…
Finance Ministry Has No Business Handling Housing Projects – Wamakko Tells FG
In a recent press statement, Alhaji Aliyu Oroji Wamakko, the former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), has expressed his deep concerns about the Federal Government of Nigeria’s allocation of N150 billion to the Ministry of…
Tragedy Strikes as Former Governor’s Mansion Collapses in Abuja
In a shocking turn of events, a four-storey mansion belonging to former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, collapsed yesterday in the heart of Abuja. The incident occurred along Amadu Bello Way, Garki, and has left the nation in disbelief….
Manufacturers Abandon Costly Bank Loans as High Interest Rates Reshape Corporate Financing in Nigeria
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant and strategic shift as leading companies continue to turn away from bank loans due to the prevailing high-interest-rate environment. Fresh financial disclosures covering the first nine months of 2025 (9M’25) show that manufacturers…
Thunderstorm Disrupts TCN Transmission Line, Damages Property in Enugu Axis
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm which occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, snapped its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line, causing damage to property along the route. In a statement signed by its General Manager,…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
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Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
FG Moves to Revitalize Nigeria’s Steel Sector Through Strategic International Partnerships
Nigeria’s Federal Government has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s steel sector through a strategic partnership with development partners and international donor agencies. The Ministry of Steel Development initiated this collaboration to unlock the sector’s full potential, drive…
Nigeria Loses Over 200,000 Barrels Per Day Crude Oil to PENGASSAN Strike — NNPC Boss, Gas Supply and Power Generation Also Hit
Nigeria’s crude oil production has suffered a massive setback following the recent strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over alleged unlawful dismissals of union members by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The nationwide…
Coalition Applauds DSS for Patriotic Role in Dangote–NUPENG Peace Deal
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for what it described as a “patriotic involvement” that helped resolve the heated dispute between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Nigeria’s Refinery Scandal Deepens As CNPP, CSOs Demand Judicial Probe into NNPCL’s Past Leadership, Hail GCEO Ojulari
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s oil sector as the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) jointly issued a scathing press…
CNPP, CSOs Demand Extradition of Mele Kyari over Alleged Fraud
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have dropped a bombshell on the ongoing probe of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr….
Dangote’s CNG Truck Rollout Earns High Praise from African Students’ Union
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has applauded the $467 million investment by the Dangote Refinery in deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria, describing it as a “landmark in Africa’s energy journey” and a “model for industrial ambition…
Civil Service Reshuffle: Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana Takes Charge at Strategic GSO
Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has been moved by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the General Services Office (GSO) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), marking a significant shift in ongoing efforts to…
FGSHLB, ICPC Partner to Strengthen Housing Loan Recovery, Enhance Accountability
The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) aimed at improving the recovery of outstanding staff housing loans and deepening financial accountability within the…
FG Launches Free Business Registration for 250,000 Small Enterprises — CAC, SMEDAN Sign Landmark MoU in Abuja
In a bold move to accelerate the growth of small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have unveiled a free business registration scheme targeting…
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Ties with Joint Youth Booth Camp Initiative
In a move to strengthen youth diplomacy and cooperation, Nigeria and Bangladesh are set to co-host a groundbreaking Youth Booth Camp aimed at promoting youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange. The initiative follows a strategic meeting convened by the Ministry…
Defence Minister Badaru Attends North-West Security Summit in Kaduna
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, participated in the North-West Zonal Security Summit held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna. The event was organized by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security to foster dialogue…
Yakasai: Tinubu’s Second Term Will Pave Way for North’s Emerging Leaders in 2031
The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, has said the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 will strategically position Northern Nigeria to produce the next generation of national leadership by 2031. Yakasai stated this…
From Plateau To Ghana: ALGON’s Voice Shapes the Future Of Local Governance in West Africa
In a resounding demonstration of regional solidarity, Hon. Hamisu Anani, Executive Chairman of Wase Local Government Area and National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), joined West African leaders at the Commonwealth Local Government Forum…
PRP Slams PDP Factional Chairman Over Call for Foreign Intervention, Describes Comment as “Unpatriotic” and “Inferiority-Driven”
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has sharply criticised the Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki (SAN), over his recent call for foreign powers—including U.S. President Donald Trump and other advanced democracies—to intervene in Nigeria’s internal…
MCE Decries ‘Executive Lawlessness’ as Police Take Sides in PDP Leadership Crisis
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has raised alarm over what it calls the dangerous and unacceptable deployment of the Nigeria Police Force in the escalating leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a strongly worded statement issued…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
Fire At Lagos Port Terminal Disrupts Operations As Quick Response Averts Major Disaster
A potentially disastrous fire outbreak was contained at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, after a crane caught fire, thanks to the swift response of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and…
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Expected Benefits As Buhari Inaugurates $1.5bn Deep Sea Port Amid Ailing Economy
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has marked the opening of a $1.5 billion, Chinese-funded deep seaport in the commercial hub of Lagos that authorities hope will help grow the West African nation’s ailing economy. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is one…
Sam Onuigbo Honoured with African Impact Excellence Award 2025 in Lagos
Prominent climate policy advocate and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has been announced as a recipient of the African Impact Excellence Award 2025, bestowed by the Netherlands-based The…
Abuja Leads Nigeria’s Clean Cooking Revolution as FCTA, IHS Towers Roll Out Landmark Air Quality Campaign
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled the “Breathe Clean Air in Abuja” Initiative, a flagship public health and environmental programme designed to tackle household air pollution and accelerate the adoption of clean cooking across the nation’s capital. The…
Professor Applauds Sam Onuigbo’s Leadership Legacy in Advancing Nigeria’s Climate Governance
A Professor of Accounting and Taxation at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, John Uzoma Ihendinihu, has praised former federal lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, for his visionary role in driving climate governance reforms and laying the foundation for…
