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15/10/2025

Enugu State witnessed a defining moment in its political evolution on Monday, October 13, 2025, when the Executive Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in what observers have described as one of the most strategic political realignments in recent Nigerian history. The defection, which took place at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, marked a new dawn for the state and sent ripples across the national political landscape....

Enugu State witnessed a defining moment in its political evolution on Monday, October 13, 2025, when the Executive Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, officially joined the All Progressives Congres…

15/10/2025

In a decisive move to uphold engineering integrity and accountability in Nigeria’s road infrastructure projects, the Federal Government has revoked the reconstruction and expansion contract of the Mararaba–Keffi dual carriageway previously awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, announced the revocation during an inspection visit to the site, citing the company’s persistent negligence, refusal to adhere to approved engineering designs, and failure to heed repeated government warnings....

In a decisive move to uphold engineering integrity and accountability in Nigeria’s road infrastructure projects, the Federal Government has revoked the reconstruction and expansion contract of the…

12/10/2025

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s data warehouse for monitoring and tracking human rights violations, especially religious violence, earning a rare international endorsement from the U.S.-based Ekwenche Research Institute, which described Intersociety’s data and findings as “impeccable” and “professionally interpretable.” In a detailed report issued in Enugu and signed by its principal officers, including Emeka Umeagbalasi, a Criminologist/Researcher and Head; Obianuju Joy Igboeli, Esq....

12/10/2025

The quiet agrarian town of Oke Onigbin in Kwara State became the epicenter of national attention on Saturday as political leaders, clerics, family, and citizens converged to bid a final farewell to one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo — a former Governor, Senator, and Minister who passed away in August at the age of 84....

11/10/2025

The Delta State Government has empowered 320 women entrepreneurs with a total of ₦48 million under the MORE Cap-Up Empowerment Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting women-led enterprises across the state. The event, which took place on Tuesday at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, was flagged off by the Wife of the Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Mrs....

11/10/2025

The Labour Party (LP) has issued a bold and uncompromising message to the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), urging him to rescue Nigeria’s electoral system from what it described as “the ruins of betrayal, fraud, and national despair” left behind by his predecessor, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. In a hard-hitting statement signed by Prince Tony Akeni, the National Publicity Secretary (Interim) of the Labour Party, and made available to Abuja Business Reports on Friday, October 10, 2025, the party said the appointment of Prof....

The Labour Party (LP) has issued a bold and uncompromising message to the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), urgi…

10/10/2025

A leading Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central Zone, Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the move as a bold step towards equity, inclusion, and national balance. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Hon....

09/10/2025

The appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continued to generate widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political and civic landscape, with groups including the Obidient Movement and the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) congratulating the nominee while urging him to uphold the principles of transparency, fairness, and integrity as he assumes office....

09/10/2025

Nigeria has made history as the first country in Africa to produce a Country Health System and Services Profile (CHSSP) — a comprehensive 295-page report jointly developed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, and the University of Nigeria’s Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), among others. The report, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, paints a sobering picture of a health system that is “underfunded, inefficient, and inequitable,” warning that without urgent reforms, Nigeria risks missing its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets....

08/10/2025

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, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the company confirmed that a coordinated operation by security operatives and community vigilantes foiled an attempt by vandals to dismantle towers T297, T298, and T299....

07/10/2025

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 industrial action caused the deferment of more than 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil output, disrupted gas supply, and significantly reduced electricity generation across the country....

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 unlaw…

05/10/2025

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 recognition underscores Abuja Business Reports’ growing influence as a credible source of business, economy, policy, and investment news from Nigeria’s capital and beyond....

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 b…