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By Bamidele Atoyebi The selfish gathering of these veterans under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) banner in 2026 creates a facade of “rescue,” yet their collective track record remains their greatest hurdle. When scrutinized, the history of these “heavyweights” is a tapestry of administrative lapses and unresolved controversies. Atiku Abubakar occupied […]
A policy analyst and convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Bamidele Atoyebi, has raised concerns over the credibility of key figures aligned with the African Democratic Congress coalition, arguing that their past records undermine their current positioning as agents of national rescue. Atoyebi examined the records of prominent political actors including Atiku […]
The Premier League title race was set ablaze on Saturday as Bournemouth pulled off one of the season’s greatest upsets, defeating league-leaders Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. What should have been a routine victory to extend the Gunners’ lead at the summit turned into a nightmare for Mikel Arteta’s men. Junior Kroupi opened […]
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is poised for a transformative boom, with regulators, national operators, and industry leaders uniting at the 26th Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF 2026) to harness AI, digital innovation, and targeted investments totaling over $34 billion. Hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council in […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 19 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, Shipping Position, made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. It stated that the vessels were discharging at Apapa, Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports. […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has remitted a total of ₦1.804 trillion to the Federation Account for February 2026, marking a significant increase from the ₦726 billion recorded in January. According to its latest Monthly Report Summary for February 2026, the surge reflects improved revenue generation and stricter remittance […]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation efforts. This is contained in a statement released on the Bank’s website on. The bank said that the loan would fund the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) Project, […]
Nigeria’s ambition to position mining as a key driver of economic diversification faces significant structural and policy challenges, according to Engr. Tim Eldon, Managing Director of Timadix Geomin Consult Nig. Limited. While acknowledging the country’s strong mineral potential, Eldon warned that industrial readiness remains a major constraint, particularly in the fast-growing lithium market. […]
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, has pledged to deepen trade ties between India and Nigeria during his diplomatic tenure. Singh made this known during a visit to African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), a subsidiary of African Industries Group (AIG), located in Gujeni Village, Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday conducted state congresses in Ogun and Abia, electing new executives as part of its build-up to the 2027 general elections, with the exercise in Ogun overshadowed by a deepening leadership crisis. In Ogun State, rival factions organised separate congresses, each asserting legitimacy despite both pledging loyalty to the […]
