July 22
Nigeria: Foul Tongue of Danbilki Commander
A viral video on the social media last week of the Kano-based "Sojan Baka" [literally, soldier of the mouth] Alhaji Abdulhamid Danbilki Commander being handcuffed and mercilessly… Read more »
Nigeria: Advertising Practitioners Urged to Mobilize Nigerians Towards Embracing CNG
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the weekend called on members of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), to leverage… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Vs Bureaucracy
Linus Okorie lists strategies for a more responsive organisation Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Groups Scrutinise Re-Enacted Mining Bill, Advocate 10 Percent Mining Revenue for Host Communities
Determined to see improvement in the environment and standards of living of host communities in mining communities, rights groups have urged the House of Representatives Committee… Read more »
Nigeria: After Sourcing Crude From US, Brazil, Dangote Begins Negotiations With Libya to Augment Domestic Oil Supplies
*Refinery to disrupt refined product flows in Atlantic Basin, says S&P Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum to Resuscitate Moribund Tomato Factory in Borno
Borno State Government is set to revive the state-owned tomato factory. The plan of the government was announced by the State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, when he paid an… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the New Minimum Wage
The agreement between government and labour on minimum wage is commendable Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production
The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Has Only 7.2% Stake in Our Refinery - Aliko Dangote
Contrary to widely held notion that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had a 20 per cent stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, President of Dangote Group,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Price Volatility, 10 Banks' Exposure to Oil & Gas Sector Rise to N12.08tn
Despite crude price volatility, a total of 10 banks' exposure to the Oil & gas sector stood at N12.08 trillion in 2023, representing about 80 per cent increase from N6.71… Read more »
July 14
Nigeria: Nigeria, Spain Strengthen Bilateral Ties On Air Surveillance, Security
The federal government has strengthened bilateral ties with Spain on air surveillance and security capabilities. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: After Meeting Labour Leaders, Tinubu Says Nigerian Workers Deserve Improved Welfare, Better Wages
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigerian workers, as the driving force of the country, deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Viable Crude Supply Framework to Local Refineries
In a bid to resolve the lingering inability of oil producers to adequately supply local refineries crude feedstock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Paucity of Funds Hindering Aircraft Maintenance, May Impair Domestic Air Travel - Experts
Aviation experts have raised the concern that paucity of funds is hindering aircraft maintenance, thereby reducing the number of operating aircraft on schedule service due to… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Tinubu to Meet With Organised Labour Today Over New Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the organised labour today (Thursday) to resolve issues delaying the approval of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers,… Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Global Food Prices Steady in June, Cereal Production Hit Record High - FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has stated that the benchmark for world food commodity prices remained stable in June. Read more »
July 05
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
* Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Ramps Up Transition to Gas-Powered Vehicles, Launches 12 CNG Stations in Abuja, Lagos
The federal government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is ramping up efforts to ensure the penetration of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for powering… Read more »
Nigeria: To Enhance Operation, NPA Acquires Tugboats for Dangote Refinery, Lekki Port
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday in Lagos commissioned two newly acquired 80 tons bollard pull tugboats to enhance the berthing of vessels at… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Donate Your Pension to Churches, Mosques, Sanwo-Olu Advises Retiring Civil Servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised the 2000 retirees from the state's civil service who got their contributory pension worth about N4.46b not to donate it to churches, mosques… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant's Inclusion in Tinubu's Legacy Projects
The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Soaring Costs of Essential Medications - Nigerians' Health At Risk'
Food and transportation inflation may dominate the headlines, because they affect the majority. However, a crucial issue, often overlooked, is the staggering surge in the cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: Credit to Private Sector Up 66 Percent to N74.31tn Yoy On Weak Naira, Inflation
Kayode Tokede Read more »
Nigeria: Casio Unveils Calculator Designed for Nigerian Curriculum
Uchechukwu Nnaike Read more »
Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »