In a major boost to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Oando Plc, one of the country’s leading energy companies, has secured a $375 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Mercuria Energy Trading SA, a Swiss-based energy trading company. The financing facility, which is one of the largest in Nigeria’s […]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stirred fresh conversation in Nigeria’s political discourse with a striking call to academia: study how former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike emerged as a minister in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The revered monarch made the statement on Wednesday during a public event in […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was joined by a group of schoolchildren while inspecting the access roads in the Gishiri area of Katampe District, Abuja. This comes a day after former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, stated that he didn’t want to “join issues with children” in reference […]
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has reasserted its endorsement of the electronic call-up automation system instituted by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to address the gridlock on the Apapa and Tin-Can port access roads. The Secretary-General of the association, Mr. Mohammed Sani-Bala, voiced his support following a peaceful rally in Lagos on Thursday. […]
A fresh wave of controversy has erupted in Zazzau Emirate as Ibrahim Muhammad-Aminu, the deposed Wazirin Zazzau, has formally petitioned the Kaduna State House of Assembly to reverse the appointment of the 19th Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli. In a petition submitted to the Speaker of the Assembly, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, Mr. Muhammad-Aminu […]
Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has conveyed his profound sorrow over the demise of former Minister of Education, Professor Jubril Aminu, whom he lauded as a paragon of integrity. The Atona Odua of Yorubaland, in a heartfelt statement, remarked on Aminu’s visionary and introspective focus, which […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu possesses the leadership character and determination needed to steer Nigeria toward the nation of its dreams. Wike made the statement while delivering a lecture titled “The Nigeria of Our Dreams” at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), […]
A significant blow has been dealt to the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist organizations, as three high-ranking officials have been killed in recent clashes. According to military reports, intense fighting in the Borno State region resulted in the deaths of notable insurgent commanders, including Amir Abu Ali, Amir Ibunu, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the reinforced concrete access road to the Lekki Deep Sea Port, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructural development and trade facilitation. The project, executed under a tax credit scheme, is expected to enhance logistics and ease of transportation in and around the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The […]
Xpress Payment Solutions Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Wale Olayisade as the company’s Acting Managing Director, effective June 1, 2025. The appointment follows the retirement of Dr. (Mrs.) Markie Idowu, who successfully led the company for the past five years. In a statement issued by the Board of Directors, the company expressed […]
