By ALO360 Editorial Board Since October 2025, when Joash Ojo Amupitan assumed office as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), his tenure has been dogged by one controversy after another. What should have been a quiet period of institutional consolidation has instead become a season of credibility erosion. Barely months into office, the…
The Federal Government is ramping up its clean energy drive in northern Nigeria, with Katsina State set to become a major hub under the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). The move follows high-level engagements between federal officials and the Katsina State Government aimed at accelerating deployment of alternative fuel…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦18.2 million in student loans to Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management, benefiting 309 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The intervention is part of the federal government’s broader effort to improve access to higher education, particularly in technical and vocational fields. The fund, established in…
The Federal Government has tasked Dangote Sugar Refinery to scale up its annual production capacity to 600,000 metric tonnes by 2030, as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on sugar imports. The directive was issued by John Owan Enoh during an inspection visit to the company’s facility in Numan, Adamawa State. The visit forms…
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the arrival of a baby girl with his new wife, Funmilayo, marking a joyful new chapter in his life. The respected actor and broadcaster shared the news via a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family. He revealed that the baby,…
Phyno is making headlines again—this time not for music, but for business. The Nigerian rapper has announced plans to launch his own condom brand, “Okpu by Alobam,” marking his entry into the sexual health market. The announcement was made via social media, where the artiste shared a preview of the product, including two variants of…
Nollywood in 2026 is no longer just a local film industry—it is a global entertainment force powered by cinema releases, streaming platforms, and brand partnerships. Today, the richest nollywood actors and actresses are not just performers; they are producers, investors, and business moguls earning millions beyond acting. This updated 2026 list focuses on currently relevant…
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria’s fuel prices with those of other African countries, particularly Kenya. The criticism follows Tinubu’s remarks urging Nigerians to be grateful, stating that despite rising fuel costs, the country is still better off than nations like Kenya. Reacting through his spokesperson, Atiku…
The National Orientation Agency has unveiled plans to ensure that at least 70% of cartoons watched by Nigerian children are locally produced, as part of efforts to promote indigenous culture and national values. The initiative is designed to counter the growing influence of foreign media on young Nigerians. Whhich officials say has shaped attitudes and…
The African Development Bank has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s plan to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and strengthen digital skills and capacity across the country. The funding will drive a major nationwide project aimed at deploying about 90,000 kilometres of fibre cables. Expanding Nigeria’s backbone network from roughly 30,000 km to…
