Confusion has continued to trail reports of the temporary release of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) following the death of his mother. The uncertainty deepened after Bashir El-Rufai, son of the former governor, announced his father’s release on X, only to delete the statement hours later.

The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the remand of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following his arraignment on corruption charges. Trial judge Ridwan Aikawa directed that Mr El-Rufai and his co-defendant, Joel Adoga, remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of their bail applications.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the appointment of Sherifat Adegbenro as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc., which was made known in a statement issued on Monday.

TIME magazine has named Nigerian energy leader Damilola Ogunbiyi among six global figures honoured on its 2026 TIME Earth list, recognising individuals at the forefront of climate action and the global push for sustainable energy. Now in its fourth year, the TIME Earth Awards represent the publication’s highest environmental honour, celebrating leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on efforts to combat climate change and accelerate the global energy transition.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated it is on course to reduce inflation to single digits in its effort to shift to an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework.

Nigeria’s top political leaders have extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims nationwide, urging unity, compassion, and renewed commitment to tackling insecurity. The messages, issued by leaders of the National Assembly and labour unions, combined celebration with calls for reflection on the country’s challenges. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, congratulated Muslims on completing Ramadan, encouraging them to uphold values of sacrifice and generosity. His message emphasised the importance of sustaining the spiritual lessons of the holy month in daily life.