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Falana Demands Prosecution In High-Profile Murder Cases Across Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Falana asks authorities to prosecute politically connected suspects linked to killings, torture, robberies and alleged extrajudicial executions across Nigeria. Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused authorities of covering up murder cases involving politically exposed and highly connected individuals in Nigeria. In a statement issued...

Aviation Union Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Airline Industry

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Aviation union says persistent Jet A1 shortages are disrupting operations, worsening crew fatigue and threatening aviation safety across Nigeria. Fresh concerns have emerged over the growing impact of Nigeria’s Jet A1 aviation fuel shortages with the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) raising alarm over aviation fuel crisis...

Transcorp Pays Shareholders N20.3bn Dividend Amid Strong 2025 Performance

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Transcorp reports major revenue and profit growth driven by resilient operations across energy and hospitality businesses. Transnational Corporation Plc has declared a total dividend of N20.3 billion, representing N2.00 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Abuja. The total dividend comprises an interim...

Akwa Ibom: Esit Eket Stakeholders Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged PIA Funds Mismanagement

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Esit Eket stakeholders in Akwa Ibom demand accountability over alleged PIA funds mismanagement, issue seven-day ultimatum and threaten legal action. Tension is mounting in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State as stakeholders, traditional rulers and community leaders have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the leadership of the...

IsDB Secures $1bn Through First Sukuk Issuance Of 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Islamic Development Bank raises $1bn via Sukuk issuance, attracting strong global investor demand despite market volatility. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has raised US$ 1 billion through a benchmark Sukuk issuance in the capital markets. They stated that after several weeks of closely monitoring the markets, the transaction was executed...

Enugu, UK Investors Back Nigeria Climate Summit In London

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2026May 11, 20260

Energy stakeholders signal support for Nigeria Climate Investment Summit as Enugu State joins global green finance engagement drive. The Enugu State Government has joined the growing list of public and private sector participants confirmed for the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit (NCIS) scheduled to hold in London next month. This is...

Dangote Eyes Kenya For Proposed $17bn East African Oil Refinery Project

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

Aliko Dangote says Kenya is favoured for his proposed $17 billion East African oil refinery project in Mombasa. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said he is considering Kenya as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in East Africa, with the billionaire businessman indicating that the project...

Late Trossard Goal Lifts Arsenal Over West Ham As Gunners Stay Ahead In Premier League Title Race

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

Leandro Trossard’s late winner at West Ham moved Arsenal closer to a first Premier League title since 2004. Arsenal moved a step closer to winning the Premier League title after Leandro Trossard’s late strike secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. Trossard fired home...

Lagos State Government Orders Indefinite Closure Of Outbound Eko Bridge For Emergency Repairs

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

Lagos closes outbound Eko Bridge indefinitely from May 12 for urgent safety investigations and repair works on structure. The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of the outbound carriageway of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island for safety investigations and repair works. The indefinite closure is scheduled...

NPA Sustains Growth Trajectory in Q1.‎Records 46.75m GRT as Cargo Throughput Hits 32.38m Tons

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2026May 10, 20260

*Larger vessels drive 19.5% surge as vehicle traffic jumps 67%‎‎‎Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by 19.5 per cent to 46.75 million, underscoring the increasing dominance of larger-capacity ships across the nation’s ports amid...

NDLEA Seizes ₦10.4bn Canadian Loud Shipment At Lagos Tincan Port

NCAA Grants Pioneer Airlines Licence For Charter Flight Operations

Peter Obi: I Will Be A One-Term President If Elected, Regardless Of Pressure

Falana Demands Prosecution In High-Profile Murder Cases Across Nigeria

Aviation Union Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Airline Industry

Transcorp Pays Shareholders N20.3bn Dividend Amid Strong 2025 Performance

Akwa Ibom: Esit Eket Stakeholders Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged PIA Funds Mismanagement

IsDB Secures $1bn Through First Sukuk Issuance Of 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand

Enugu, UK Investors Back Nigeria Climate Summit In London

Dangote Eyes Kenya For Proposed $17bn East African Oil Refinery Project

Late Trossard Goal Lifts Arsenal Over West Ham As Gunners Stay Ahead In Premier League Title Race

Lagos State Government Orders Indefinite Closure Of Outbound Eko Bridge For Emergency Repairs

NPA Sustains Growth Trajectory in Q1.‎Records 46.75m GRT as Cargo Throughput Hits 32.38m Tons