Why petrol prices’ll remain high — Dangote
AT the backdrop of excruciating retail prices of petrol across Nigeria despite the operation of domestic refining capacity, management of Dangote Refinery has indicated that the cushioning effect expected from its operations has been affected by global market forces including the crises in the middle-east, the world’s crude oil hub.
#GlobalOilPrice debate: Nigerians applaud Dangote Refinery’s role in easing local PMS supply pressure
The conversation around petrol pricing in Nigeria continues to generate mixed reactions across social media, with citizens debating the implications of global oil market realities on domestic fuel costs. While concerns remain about rising pump prices, a growing number of commentators acknowledge the stabilizing role of local refining in cushioning the country from deeper supply […]
Edo pledges support for World Autistic cycling champion Kanye
The Edo State Government has pledged its support for Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, the world’s autistic cycling champion.
Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,405 per dollar on Tuesday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,391 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,391 […]
Accidents: Nigeria’s overlooked public health emergency
By Omoyeni Eniola Road traffic accidents (RTAs) have emerged as one of Nigeria’s most persistent yet under-acknowledged public health crises. Every day, Nigerian roads claim lives, maim young citizens, and push families into grief and financial hardship. Yet, despite the scale of devastation, road traffic injuries continue to receive far less attention than other public […]
Nigeria’s broadband demand may spike by 2030
With Nigeria’s population projected to reach 245 million by 2030, broadband demand is expected to grow significantly.
How attacks on Middle East data centres expose Nigeria’s digital vulnerability
Drone strikes that damaged three cloud facilities operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on March 1 have exposed Nigeria’s lack of digital independence.
2027: Makinde, Wike camps break ice, move to save PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said yesterday it has stepped back from the brink of a deep internal crisis, with camps loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike…
UNICEF backs skills programme to empower girls with disabilities
By Henry Obetta United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has lamented that girls living with disabilities face unique barriers, particularly when visual impairment is compounded by low levels of literacy and numeracy. UNICEF, however, expressed hope that the ongoing implementation of the Girls Education Skills Partnership, GESP, by non-governmental organisation, NGO, Sightsavers, will serve as a […]
57% construction talent gap, slows down Africa’s infrastructure boom
By Prince Osuagwu Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over […]
Advocacy group pushes urgent passage of constitutional amendment Bills
By Godwin Oritse Connected Advocacy, a non-governmental organisation based in Nigeria’s South-South region, has urged members of the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of key constitutional amendment bills aimed at strengthening the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Prince Israel Orekha, Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, commended members […]
