Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by tighter supply signals and policy adjustments in Nigeria, where the Central Bank trimmed its benchmark interest rate for the first time in months. Brent crude futures climbed 19 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $67.82 a barrel as of 5:00 a.m. WAT. The […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have strongly opposed an alleged plan by the Federal Government to sell part of its stakes in Joint Ventures (JVs) with international oil companies operating in the country. The unions voiced their concerns […]
Moniepoint Named Among UK’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC Nigerian-founded Moniepoint Inc. has been recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading fintech firms, according to a new ranking published by CNBC in collaboration with market research company Statista. The listing, released this week, assessed fintech companies operating in the UK based […]
The Faculty of Arts Alumni Association of the University of Lagos is set to unveil a ₦500 million Endowment Trust Fund to commemorate the faculty’s 60th anniversary. This initiative aims to bolster the faculty’s growth, supporting students with special needs, research innovation, and scholarships for indigent students. Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, […]
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has issued an apology to supporters after being sent off for an overzealous celebration during Tuesday night’s League Cup clash against Southampton at Anfield. The 23-year-old summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain came off the bench at half-time to replace record recruit Alexander Isak, who had earlier marked his Liverpool […]
At least 4.8 million children aged between nine months and 14 years are set to be vaccinated against Rubella in Katsina State during the forthcoming Integrated Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for October 6 to 13, 2025. In addition, the state has received 3,698,500 doses of the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), targeting 2.3 million children […]
Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, is facing serious allegations of sexual abuse from five of his children and stepchildren. The allegations span more than three decades and include claims of inappropriate touching, psychological manipulation, and predatory behavior within the family. According to the report, the first accusation dates […]
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced Goni Yilkan, a former legislative aide and banker, to eight years imprisonment for obtaining N120.58 million by false pretence. Yilkan was found guilty of a two-count charge of employment scam, punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences […]
A disturbing incident unfolded on Monday night in Jos, Plateau State, when gunmen abducted Hon. Laven Jacob, the lawmaker representing Pankshin South Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly. The kidnappers struck at Jacob’s residence in the Angwan Kaji area of Dong, Jos North Local Government Area, whisking him away to an unknown […]
The North-West Progressive Mandate Frontiers has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for inviting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over the recent political unrest in Kebbi State. Malami had revealed in a Facebook post on Monday that he was summoned by the DSS following a violent clash […]
