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The United Kingdom has named Peter Vowles as its next British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Vowles will succeed Dr Richard Montgomery and is expected to formally assume duty in September 2026. The appointment places an experienced diplomat with strong Africa and Asia exposure at the centre of one of the…

The House of Representatives has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget to September 30, 2026, giving federal ministries, departments and agencies three additional months to complete ongoing projects funded under the appropriation law. Lawmakers approved the extension on Monday during an emergency sitting in Abuja.…

Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive entered 2026 with several major court cases involving former public officials, senior directors, project coordinators, and legislative officers. The allegations cut across federal ministries, state governments, public agencies, and the National Assembly. They include fraud, money laundering, forgery, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The…

Ginger has become one of the latest food items to record a sharp price increase in Lagos, with a paint bucket now selling for as high as N46,000 in some markets. Traders have linked the surge to insecurity in major producing communities, reduced harvests, disease outbreaks and rising transportation costs.…

Plateau State has confirmed 11 cholera cases and five deaths in Mangu Local Government Area, raising concern over public health risks in affected communities.  The outbreak was reported in Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2, where health authorities also recorded 53 suspected cases.  The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas…