By Michael Eboh The new Petroleum Industry Bill, 2020, currently before the National Assembly, is proposing the establishment of a specialized intervention mechanism, called the Midstream gas Infrastructure Fund, to deepen gas usage in the country. According to the bill, the purpose of the Fund shall be to make equity investments of government owned participating […]

By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin-City Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has hailed teachers in the state for their resilience and commitment to human development, which he said was exemplified in their seamless adoption of the technology-driven pedagogy now operational in over 840 schools covered by the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme in the […]

US-based comedian, Julien Tshikuna is fast emerging as one of the most promising new Afro-European talents from Brussels. Without being able to speak a word of English, Julien made his way to Hollywood via Paris and Kinshasa. Over the years, Julien has skimmed the standup scenes in all languages. Born in Brussels, Belgium, Julien is […]

…As debt service to revenue ratio hits 72% •Analysts, IMF paint picture of threat By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor and Nkiru Nnorom The ability of the Federal Government (FG) to finance other critical sectors of the economy, especially investing in infrastructural development, will face more set-back over ballooning debt service-to-revenue ratio. This comes at the […]

By David Royal After calling out president Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday for responding quickly to Donald Trump’s health issues and for remaining unconcerned about security issues in Nigeria, some Nigerians on Twitter have kicked against the manner at which singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as ‘Wizkid’ addressed the president in his tweet. Wizkid had in […]

By Victoria Ojeme The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has placed Japan in No 5 among top foreign investors in Nigeria, the Nigerian Embassy in Tokyo has said. The Chargé d’Affaires, of the Embassy of Nigeria in Tokyo Japan, Dr Tope Adeleye Elias-Fatile disclosed this in a statement issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of […]

By Chris Ochayi President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10 billion towards smoothing the processes leading to the conduct of a successful population census in the country. The Acting Chairman, National Population Commission, NPC, Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji, who disclosed this in Abuja at a press briefing on the commencement of the 10th phase […]

By Akpokona Omafuaire, Warri The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Elder Chinedu Okoronkwo has called on stakeholders, and youths of Niger Delta to listen to the voice of wisdom and ensure the protection of National Assets in the region. He spoke when the Senior Special Adviser to the IPMAN […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi has expressed concern over the incessant report of infractions against personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Consequently, the minister has assured Nigerians of his commitments to ensure a comprehensive investigation of all allegations of infractions against SARS personnel and other Police operational units. […]

 *approves special salary scale for teachers *Reintroduces bursary award to education students in varsities, COEs By Joseph Erunke PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale and new retirement age for teachers. The president’s gesture, which was announced Monday, by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, was in commemoration of the World Teachers […]

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The management of Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo has inaugurated a panel to inquire the treatment given to deceased personnel of Department of State Security (DSS), Seyi Asebowale hit by a stray bullet. Adebowale was hit by a stray bullet from the rifle of one Sunday Dada, an operative of […]

Says FG doing all to restore lost glory By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, explained how Nigeria lost its place in London Metal Exchange many years ago. Adegbite made the disclosure while on a tour of some media organizations in South West recently, where he said […]

By Sylvester Kwentua Latest millionaire and Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon, has joined his voice with those of other celebrities calling for the scrapping of SARS. Dropping a video he probably shot before his venture in the house, Laycon wondered who would protect the innocent citizens, when those who are supposed to protect, are killing […]

Lauds legislature for collaboration with executive NASS not bothered being referred to as “a rubber stamp” By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appealed to Nigerians to be patient with any legislation or law which they have certain misgivings about. President Buhari also urged the citizenry especially critics to engage the process […]

As group seeks establishment of Rights Abuse Court By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has expressed regrets over rising cases of human rights abuses in Rivers State, noting that the rights of many Asthmatic patients have been violated in Rivers State by some hospitals. The Directors of the NHRC […]