Nigeria’s oil output rises marginally, short of OPEC quota
By Udeme Akpan The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has said that Nigeria’s oil output increased marginally to 1.489 million bpd in April 2026 from 1.383 million bpd in March 2026, based on data obtained through direct communication. This indicates that the country is still struggling with output deficiencies as the quantity fails short […]
Peter Obi, their nightmare, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
To say that former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi, has become a nightmare to sundry political actors in Nigeria is to understate the political reality of this time. By proving to be an unstoppable force that disrupts their comfort, he has become an immitigable source of fear for them, even when they claim otherwise. In […]
No going back on shea ban – FG
… pushes for value addition at global shea conference/ The Federal Government has declared that its policy to restrict the export of raw shea nuts is a deliberate course of action, as the nation doubles down on efforts to process more of what it produces and retain greater value within the country. Speaking at the […]
Igbo lokan: Obi’s real reason for party hopping, by Olu Fasan
Perception matters in politics. Sadly, Peter Obi has acquired the untoward reputation as a perfidious and nomadic politician. He’s viewed as a politician who hates the rough and tumble of party politics and runs away at the first whiff of a crisis. He’s seen as a politician who prefers to nurture and put his faith in […]
Invest 3.0 summit ’ll produce action plans for job creation, sustainable economic growth – Lagos govt
.Targets 1,000 commonwealth delegates By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has said that the third edition of the State’s Invest summit would produce concrete investment frameworks, strategic agreements and sector-specific action plans capable of accelerating job creation and sustainable economic growth. State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, stated this at a […]
Career experts charge Bells University students on AI, networking, skill development
“The future is yours to create. Nigeria is a youthful population with enormous energy and opportunities. With the right skill, the right mindset and persistence, you can build
TeeybAds: Nigerian firm building careers by doing something simple — trusting people early
Kofoworola Ibrahim did not arrive at TeeybAds with an extensive portfolio. Neither did Vivian Bejide. Nor Roseline Abioro.
Anti-labour practices: We won’t be silenced, NUPENG declares
Arguably one of the most powerful industrial unions in Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, at its 6th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference, NDC, in Lagos drew a bold line in the sand, sending a strong message to industry power brokers and policymakers amid chants of solidarity and defiance. NUPENG vowed to confront […]
IMSU moves to end students’ struggles with bad roads
Many students have found it difficult to move around campus, making the intervention a welcome development.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers must lead reform, not wait for regulators — Chidoka
By Esther Onyegbula Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has challenged pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nigeria to abandon what he described as an “alibi culture” of excuses and embrace global standards capable of positioning the country as a leading pharmaceutical hub in Africa. Chidoka gave the […]
Demand for a new minimum wage
Recently, another International Workers’ Day (IWD) was concluded with the customary fanfare of vibrant marches, impassioned speeches and recycled pledges to prioritise labour welfare. Yet, for the Nigerian workforce, the gap between political rhetoric and socio-economic reality has never been wider. With inflation relentlessly eroding the naira’s value and the cost of living reaching unprecedented […]
