Maresca warns against Messi hype after Estevao wonder goal
Estevao, serenaded by Chelsea's supporters on Tuesday, said it was the "best moment" of his career so far.
FG hails Ebenco Refinery as game-changer against illegal oil refining
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Federal Government has endorsed the Ebenco Global Link Limited modular refinery project in Koko, Delta State, describing it as a critical milestone in efforts to curb crude oil theft, illegal refining, and chronic supply gaps in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Ebenco is advancing construction of its 30,000-barrel-per-day modular refinery, which the government says […]
Nigeria’s monthly trade surplus falls 35% to $1.39bn
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria’s monthly trade surplus fell by 35 per cent, month-on-month, MoM to $1.39 billion in July from $2.14 billion in June, driven by increase in imports and slight decline in exports. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its Monthly Economic Report for July, which showed that total exports fell by […]
Dangote partners Honeywell to raise Refinery capacity to 1.4m bpd
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Group has announced a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc. to support the next phase of expansion at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The company in a statement said that the collaboration is expected to boost the refinery’s processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, moving it closer to becoming […]
CBN retains monetary policy rate at 27%
•16 banks cross new capital threshold •Recovers N2trn intervention funds Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor & Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27 per cent citing the need to allow previous reduction to sufficiently transmit to the economy. Meanwhile the apex bank disclosed that […]
Abiola leads national push to end digital violence against women
Director General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre CLTC, Rinsola Abiola, has issued a strong call for digital responsibility as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the commencement of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Foreign investors, golfers meet as golfers tournament,businesses conference begin in Delta
The 2025 Canaan Land Smart City Golf Tournament and Business conference will begin on Friday, December 12 in Delta State. ‘’Koko Town has the huge potential for investment, particularly in real estate, agriculture, health, tourism and other areas. So we are expecting investors and some of the most famous and highly-ranked golfers in the sport’s […]
Advent: An invitation to convert our idols into icons of God’s Glory
Fr George Adimike While searching for meaning and happiness, man invariably searches for God―the principle and ultimate of existence―and often without realising it. As is usually the case, he gropes in darkness or twilight, embracing shades, shadows and systems, oblivious that the created order possesses vestiges of God and, as such, is supposed to lead […]
Group gives reasons IGP, NSCDC boss should remain in office
A civil society organisation, the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), has stated that it is not associated with recent calls for the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
UNODC backs Nigeria’s crackdown on illegal mining with training for NSCDC marshals
The four-day workshop is designed to deepen the operational capacity of selected NSCDC officers to combat illicit financial flows linked to illegal mining.
E-Pharmacy breakthrough accelerates Universal Health Coverage
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday declared that the E-Pharmacy for Family Planning (ePharma4FP) project has significantly accelerated progress toward universal health coverage, delivering improved service quality and breaking long-standing barriers that hindered women’s access to family planning services across the state.
Nigeria risks deeper setback in medical research as NIMR Foundation raises N500m
Indication has emerged that the persistent underinvestment in medical research has left Nigeria trailing India, South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom, heightening concern over the nation’s ability to deliver homegrown solutions to widening health challenges.
Political leaders, scholars to converge for HURIWA World Human Rights Dialogue in Abuja
As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day on December 10, prominent political leaders and constitutional scholars are set to gather in Abuja for the HURIWA World Human Rights Dialogue organized by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
Foundation to celebrate Nigeria’s exceptional women in 2026
A foundation known as Voice of Single Mothers Foundation (VOSMF), has announced plans to celebrate impact-making women in Nigeria as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day.
NEFGAD appeals to President over administrative lapses at NSIB
The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD) has raised concerns over what it describes as alarming administrative shortcomings at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), urging urgent government intervention.
Ondo APC chieftain, Oyewole, empowers 100 Okitipupa residents
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Founder of Ojamami Foundation, Ojamiami Falana Oyewole, has empowered more than 100 residents of Okitipupa council area of Ondo State.
