By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The MTN CHAMPS Season 4 concluded its opening leg in Calabar, Cross River State, with schools set to receive substantial cash rewards for podium finishes and special incentives for strong student attendance. The competition, held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium from Thursday till weekend crowned champions in multiple events. MTN Nigeria […]

Energy experts in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have defended the pricing structure of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing some fuel markers of attempting to mislead the public over the recent increase in petrol prices.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has declared that unlocking the productive capacity of women-led enterprises and integrating them into formal trade systems are key to achieving Nigeria’s ambition to lead intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She made the assertion at a colloquium in honour of women’s […]

The Integrity Youth Alliance (IYA) has expressed support for Commissioner of Police Jimoh Olohundare, emphasizing his professional conduct and commitment to public safety.

…Surpasses 2023 full-year figure By Yinka Kolawole The contribution of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2025 significantly increased with payments rising to N875.420 billion in the first nine months of the year (9M’25), surpassing both the N566.011 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024 (9M’24) and the N578.394 billion generated in […]

…Ratifies Gombe as Substantive National Chairman, Senator Uba as National Deputy, South …Ratifies the Expulsion of Shehu Gabam, others …Endorses Zoning arrangement for the offices of the National Chairman and the Presidential Candidate of the party …As Adebayo Calls for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral laws to strengthen public confidence and ensure credible elections By Henry […]

By Chukwuma Ajakah Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous African nation, “Return to Mangruvia” by Nigerian author, Bruno Liman, is a gripping novella that weaves a complex tale of power tussle, resilience, and transformation. “Return to Mangruvia” is the riveting account of the monarchical nation of Mangruvia, which represents a typical African country facing […]

By Dele Sobowale “Wisdom in people consists of the anticipation of consequences” – Norman Cousins, 1915-1990, Vanguard Book Of Quotations, P274 “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”  Until a few days ago, it would never have crossed my that I could be defending the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, established to foster economic […]

By Obas Esiedesa  The Federal Government has approved N100 billion under the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI) to provide reliable electricity to public institutions across the country. Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Aliyu, disclosed this yesterday, during a visit by the Administrator of NJI, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, to the […]

By Austin Orette I am in receipt of a letter asking parents to pay for an excursion to England. I was very perturbed because this goes beyond the mandate of the school. These kids barely know the geography of Nigeria, and you want to export them to another culture for indoctrination and cultural imperialism. What […]

A call to boycott the 2026 Africa Energies Summit has sparked controversy around the oil and gas industry gathering following allegations of discriminatory hiring practices raised by the African Energy Chamber (AEC). The Chamber has urged African officials, companies and industry leaders to withdraw support from the Africa Energies Summit 2026, citing claims that the […]

By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market.  The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cuts in refinery production across the world, resulting in a global scarcity of petroleum […]

The British Pound opened the second full trading week of March 2026 with a notable uptick against the Nigerian Naira on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that capital projects across Nigeria remain active despite concerns over low cash releases to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). While budget execution rates for some MDAs may appear low, capital project implementation has not been abandoned, the ministry said. The clarification, detailed in a document titled “Deepening Public Understanding of […]

The Nigerian Naira began the second full trading week of March 2026 with a slight easing against the US Dollar on Monday, March 9, 2026.