NPA commits to enhanced port efficiencies for export growth, sustainability
By Godwin Oritse MANAGING Director Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has tasked his management team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies with a view to sustaining the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of year 2025. Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management Retreat in […]
What happened in the matter of Bayo Ojulari? By Azu Ishiekwene
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is an animal that eats its curator for lunch. To survive it, either do not get close or prepare to feed this beast with an endless supply of oil deals, the country’s lifeblood. When former Governor Nasir el-Rufai accused NNPC of being a parallel government and added that if […]
From streets of Lagos, Marutha brings new sound
From the vibrant heart of Mushin, Lagos, emerges a talent whose sound is as real as the streets that shaped him. Ojo Ifeoluwa Femi, better known by his stage name Marutha, is a singer, rapper, and all-round versatile artist with a burning passion for music that runs deep in his veins. Marutha’s journey began in […]
They who are about to be murdered, greet you, by Owei Lakemfa
Anas Jamal al-Sharif cried on air as he reported the on-going starvation of Gaza, a city of 2.1 million people. In so doing, he signed his death warrant. The regime in Israel said he was trying to mobilise the world against it by such sentiments. When the Israelis began to mount propaganda against Anas, it was […]
Tension in RTEAN as secretary-general faces suspension amid leadership row
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has been thrown into a leadership crisis following the suspension of its Secretary-General, Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim Adeniyi, over allegations of misconduct and breach of trust. Adeniyi, however, has rejected the move, describing it as illegitimate and insisting he remains in office. The […]
No casualties reported in Ogun barracks explosion – Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion occurred on Monday at its Ilese Barracks in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, but assured that the situation was promptly brought under control without any loss of life.
The Nigeria Police, CMR and tinted-glass permits, by Adekunle Adekoya
A little over a year ago, specifically on July 19, 2024, this column had cause to join issues with the High Command of the Nigeria Police Force over the issue of CMR, or Central Motor Registry, which the Police decreed all motorists must obtain a permit from. I recall a statement issued by Force spokeman, ACP Muyiwa […]
Action needed against malnutrition
On Wednesday July 9, 2025, the Federal Government revisited an area in which successive regimes have failed – malnutrition. At the Nutrition and Food Summit held in Abuja, a presidential aide on public health, Uju Anwukah, confessed that Nigeria ranked second globally in malnutrition, especially among children and teenagers. This ugly and embarrassing disclosure was […]
Nigeria plans to increase gas output by 50% to 12 billion SCF daily
By Udeme Akpan & Olakunle Oke THE Federal Government has concluded plans to increase gas output by 50 per cent to 12 billion standard cubic feet, scf from 8 billion scf daily. This is even as efforts are being stepped up to increase oil output by 66.7 per cent to 3 million barrels per day, […]
SON reaffirms commitment to quality control to boost Nigeria’s auto industry
By Theodore Opara The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has renewed its commitment to enforcing stringent quality controls aimed at raising standards in Nigeria’s automotive industry. At the 2nd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit in Lagos, SON’s Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, represented by Engr. Sodiq Danmola, Head of SON Mechanical Testing Laboratory, highlighted the organisation’s vital […]
Ojulari, NNPCL and renewed hope vision,
By Jack Okude Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a mechanical engineer versed in the ecosystem of oil and gas, has spent roughly four months on the beat as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). And if morning shows the day, as ideally it should, then the nation’s oil and gas behemoth […]
Prof. Akanazu highlights int’l education’s role in Nigeria’s growth
…emphasizes the benefits of a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Investment Forum Executive Principal of Docenti Global Business School who was a founding partner of the Rome Business School in Nigeria, Associate Prof Humphrey Akanazu, has said that adopting framework for international business education in Nigeria was one way to significantly improve quality of manpower […]
Tayo Folorunsho nominated as FRSC Celebrity Special Marshal
Tayo Folorunsho, renowned youth ambassador and edutainment advocate, has been officially nominated to be decorated as a Celebrity Special Marshal (CSM) of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The unveiling took place at the recently concluded FRSC Youth Hangout, held in celebration of the United Nations International Youth Day at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja. […]
Firm celebrates 2nd quarter award winners
Win Realty hosted its highly anticipated 2nd Quarter Award and Induction Event on July 26, 2025, at the Oasis Event Centre, Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, celebrating top-performing realtors for their exceptional sales, consistency, and resilience. The ceremony, led by CEO Mr. Eze Maximus and COO Mrs. Nelly Maximus, brought together realtors, new inductees, and special guests […]
Derik Fay: From fitness entrepreneur to modern business mogul
Derik Fay, the investor-turned-digital creator with millions of followers and billions of views across social media, is fast emerging as one of the most influential figures reshaping business and culture in the digital age. Long before his viral reels and Forbes features, Fay was already making waves behind the scenes, executing multimillion-dollar business deals from […]
Benita Ekong crowned Face of TBPC Stars 2025
The 32nd edition of TBPC Stars has produced its new queen as Miss Benita Joseph Ekong emerged winner of the highly celebrated pageant for 2025. Benita, who hails from Atai Obio Offot in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was officially unveiled as the new Face of TBPC Stars in recognition of her […]
