MREIF: what you need to know about Nigeria’s mortgage refinance initiative
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) is emerging as a key initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable housing finance in Nigeria. The fund, backed by the Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria, is designed to provide long-term, low-cost funding to mortgage lenders, enabling them to…
NTA Network unveils ‘My Pet Story’ in collaboration with Vetlane Animal Healthcare
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The NTA Network has announced the launch of a new programme titled My Pet Story, in collaboration with Vetlane Animal Healthcare. The upcoming show is designed to spotlight the unique relationships between pet owners and their animals, highlighting stories of love, companionship, and shared experiences. According to the organisers,…
President Tinubu celebrates district head of Chanso, Al-Hassan Yakmut, at 65
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Yakmut’s…
Police arrest six kidnapping suspects, rescue victims in Kaduna
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping, with the arrest of six notorious suspects and the rescue of victims in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), leading to the arrest of…
Blue Ivy Carter’s Met Gala appearance sparks global conversation over age rules
New York, United States — May 5, 2026 The annual Met Gala has once again drawn global attention following the appearance of Blue Ivy Carter at the event at age 14, despite its widely known 18+ attendance guideline. The Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, maintains a strict policy limiting attendance to…
4MWp solar mini-grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital nears completion
Kano, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 A 4MWp Solar PV mini-grid project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is nearing completion under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme. The project, driven by the Federal Ministry of Power, is part of broader efforts to improve energy access and ensure reliable electricity supply to critical public institutions across…
NNPC Signs Mou With Chinese Firms To Support Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen Fuzhou Industrial Park Operation and Management Co Ltd. The agreement is aimed at fostering collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership to support the…
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
Locally assembled agricultural machinery showcased at Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa
Dutse, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Locally assembled agricultural machinery has been showcased at the Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa State, as part of activities under the Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West region. The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at promoting local production, boosting agricultural productivity, and supporting…
NAHCON launches “Hajj Companion App” to support Nigerian pilgrims
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims both within and outside the holy land. According to the Commission, the application is designed as an all-in-one guide, offering critical support services…