Ogun State has secured a fresh $250 million investment in its agricultural sector as Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle and milk production company, unveiled plans to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the state. The company’s representative, Mr. Farouk Gumel, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with…
The United States Government has announced plans to introduce a premium appointment service that would allow some business and tourist visa applicants to secure interview dates faster, for an additional non-refundable fee of $750. Global Mirror News learnt that under the proposed pilot programme, eligible applicants for B1/B2 visitor visas would pay the $750 premium…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has dismissed claims linking his administration to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery project from Ogun State to Lagos, maintaining that the decision was made before he assumed office and insisting that he made efforts to retain the multi-billion-dollar investment in the State. The Governor also reaffirmed his administration’s…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity consumers who suffered prolonged power outages due to generation constraints on the national grid between February and March 2026. Global Mirror News gathered that the regulatory Commission announced the directive in a public notice issued on Thursday, stating…
Muslims across Nigeria are observing the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) today amid widespread complaints over the high cost of rams, which has significantly dampened celebrations in many households. Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Salah, is a major Islamic festival marked by the slaughter of rams in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah. The day is traditionally…
Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria can once again access emergency airtime borrowing services after major network providers, including Airtel and Glo, restored their airtime lending platforms following a Federal High Court order halting the enforcement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations 2025….
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, as inflationary pressures continue to influence monetary policy direction across the country, Global Mirror News reports. The decision was announced on Wednesday May 20 in Abuja by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, following the…
A fresh report by the Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that a majority of Nigerians are calling for a reduction in interest rates as the Country battles rising inflation, high living costs, and slowing economic activities. Global Mirror News gathered that 63.3 per cent of respondents in the Apex Bank’s April 2026 Inflation Expectations…
Residents and businesses in Lagos are bracing for widespread electricity outages following the sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station—Nigeria’s largest power generating plant connected to the National grid. The unexpected disruption, which has already sent shockwaves through the Country’s fragile energy network, was traced to a critical technical failure within the facility. Industry sources…
A Federal High Court has directed Telecommunications giants MTN Nigeria and Airtel Networks Limited to immediately restore airtime and data credit services to subscribers, following a legal tussle triggered by new consumer lending regulations. The court’s decision comes after the temporary suspension of the widely used services, which allow subscribers to borrow airtime and data…
