Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released a detailed timetable and key dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, providing clarity to political parties, candidates, and voters as the nation prepares for its next democratic milestone. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan dismissed earlier reports suggesting

Abuja Nigerians have been advised to prepare for a temporary dip in electricity supply as scheduled maintenance on a major gas production facility is expected to reduce gas availability to several thermal power plants feeding the national grid. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) confirmed on Thursday that its joint venture partner, Seplat

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a record ₦636 billion in loans to Nigerian businesses in 2025, describing the performance as a major boost to economic recovery and industrial growth. In a statement by the Presidency, Tinubu said the milestone reflects the impact of ongoing economic reforms and

February 19, 2026 — Dangote Refinery has become the first refinery in the world to achieve a sustained 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) production capacity, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s energy industry and global refining benchmarks. The feat positions Dangote Refinery — already Africa’s largest — at the forefront of global refining output, surpassing