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Tinubu Signs Deep Offshore Tax Incentives Order, Targets $50bn Investment
ABUJA, NIGERIA — August 12, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, a policy initiative designed to unlock up to $50 billion in deep offshore oil and gas investments, beginning with the approximately $10 billion Bonga South West project.
Wednesday traffic shock: Why Lagos is warning motorists to avoid this Agege route
The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory to motorists and commuters ahead of the commissioning of the Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, on Wednesday.
#OsunDecides: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam clash in final showdown
The governorship debate in Osun State turned combative on Tuesday as APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke to account for about N650 billion in federal allocations allegedly received by his administration, while the governor declared that he was a “bulldozer” who could not be intimidated by federal might.
LAMATA consults freight operators on new transport policy
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has sought the input of freight operators and industry associations as it works on a new regulatory framework aimed at reducing delays, overlapping regulations and other bottlenecks affecting the movement of goods across Lagos.
Why we planned coup against Tinubu —Col Ma’aji
ABUJA — A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
Nigeria targets doubling livestock sector’s $32bn economic contribution — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is targeting more than doubling the livestock sector’s estimated $32bn annual contribution to the national economy as part of efforts to make the country a leading hub for livestock production and processing in Africa.
Xenophobia: Diplomatic Engagements ‘Making Good Impact,’ Says Reps Deputy Spokesman
The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, says Nigeria’s diplomatic efforts with South Africa over xenophobic attacks are “making good impacts”.
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Firm After AfCFTA Awards Billion-Dollar Customs Project
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the growing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and commended the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project.
Customs uncovers arms smuggling plot, intercepts N373.8m drug shipment at Tincan Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded two major seizures at the Tincan Island Port Command, uncovering a container fitted with parts for more than 140 pump-action rifles and intercepting cannabis-infused products valued at over ₦373.8 million.
Burkina Faso thrash Flying Eagles 4-1, end Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.