The House of Representatives is mobilizing Nigeria’s most influential petroleum industry stakeholders to engage in high-level dialogue aimed at shaping the future policy and operational framework of the nation’s downstream sector. The initiative, disclosed by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Downstream, centers around an upcoming “Downstream Week” gathering. […]
Billy Famous Adesuwa, the member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has strongly suggested that President Bola Tinubu’s failure to appoint and deploy ambassadors is a major factor contributing to the international allegations of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. Speaking during a House deliberation on the floor regarding the allegation, which has […]
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State used the platform of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit on Wednesday to urge President Bola Tinubu to focus on the development of Bauchi State and Northern Nigeria as part of his broader commitment to national growth. Speaking at the event, where President Tinubu was represented by Vice […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has voiced support for the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil while maintaining its strong opposition to the substance’s consumption within Nigeria. Buba Marwa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, stated the agency’s position during a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja organized by the Nigerian […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that there is no better time to invest in Nigeria than now, citing the country’s improving economic indicators and renewed government commitment to business-friendly reforms. Speaking on Wednesday at the maiden Bauchi Investment Summit held in Bauchi, the president—represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the federal government’s […]
A social media post by political commentator and author, Reno Omokri has ignited a fresh public debate over the true state of Nigeria’s economy, as he pointed to the reported swift sell-out of the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max as evidence contradicting widespread hardship claims. In a direct challenge to those who assert that President […]
The paramount ruler of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Epiphany Azinge, the Asagba of Asaba, has reiterated the community’s long-standing demand for a formal apology from a sitting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning the devastating massacre that transpired in the town 58 years ago during the Nigerian Civil War. The monarch’s statement […]
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently criticized Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent comments concerning the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the nation’s second-in-command of prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of Nigerian workers. In a fiery statement released on Tuesday to […]
The head of Nigeria’s crucial fiscal reform initiative, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has delivered what many citizens are hailing as welcome news: an overwhelming 98% of the populace is projected to either be completely excused from paying income tax or benefit from substantial reductions to their existing rates starting January 2026. Dr. Oyedele, Chairman of the […]
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appealed for greater collaboration, particularly from private investors, to enhance the state’s tertiary education landscape and tackle pressing student accommodation issues. The Governor stressed that the government alone lacks the necessary resources to meet all the demands of the institutions. The call was made during a recent interaction […]
