The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos is undergoing a modification process to increase its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 700,000 barrels per day. The upgrade, expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year, will add 50,000 barrels per day to the refinery’s nameplate capacity. According to Aliko Dangote, […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively working to develop and commercialise herbal medicines as part of its strategic push to harness the country’s vast natural medicinal resources for both healthcare and economic development. This was confirmed by the Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Dr. Obi Adigwe, in […]
The United States House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to Harvard University, escalating an ongoing investigation into whether the Ivy League institution—and others like it—engaged in collusive practices in setting tuition fees and financial aid packages, in violation of federal antitrust laws. The committee, chaired by Republican Congressman Jim Jordan, is seeking internal […]
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has secured another significant global role as the United States, France, the UK, China, Russia, and the United Nations have collectively appointed Goodluck Jonathan as the U.N. Global Crisis Envoy. This position mirrors the prestigious role once held by Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK, […]
Authorities in Kebbi State have arrested 11 individuals in connection with the alleged sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl living with a mental health condition in Tungar Giwa village, Shanga Local Government Area. The police say the suspects took advantage of the girl’s vulnerable state, allegedly luring her with small amounts of money before subjecting […]
As Nigeria intensifies its search for increased revenue for government funding, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is turning its focus to a silent but significant drain on the nation’s coffers in illicit financial flows masked as legitimate business activities. Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Coordinating Director of the FIRS Directorate for Proceeds of Crime Management and […]
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the immediate relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on the crisis-hit communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. The decision, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, was based on positive security reports from the affected areas, indicating a […]
Nigeria has emerged as the only country in West Africa to operate a functional light rail transit system, marking a major milestone in the region’s transportation infrastructure. The Abuja Light Rail, located in the Federal Capital Territory, remains the sole operational light rail service across the West African subregion, positioning Nigeria as a trailblazer […]
As excitement builds toward the grand finale of the Elite Women and Men’s Doubles Lawn Tennis Tournament, all eyes are on the event’s sponsor, Princess Kelechi Oghene, who is marking her birthday in style while championing a blend of fashion, philanthropy, and sport. Set to conclude on July 19 at the prestigious Ikoyi Club, Lagos, […]
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning when a car rammed into a large crowd gathered outside a popular nightclub in East Hollywood, leaving 30 people injured and triggering a chaotic aftermath that included a brutal assault and a shooting. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. local […]
