June 12: Keep faith in democracy, Oyebanji urges Nigerians
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has urged the people of the State and Nigerians in general to keep faith in democracy as a platform to deepen their participation in governance as patriotic citizens. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on […]
Textile importation rises 17% to N267.7bn
By Yinka Kolawole The value of textile materials imported into Nigeria rose by 17 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N267.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), highlighting the country’s continued reliance on imported textile products despite efforts to revive local production. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that textile imports increased […]
Brevity Anderson, EICBI partner across Africa, Europe, India
By Sebastine Obasi Brevity Anderson UK and the Europe-India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) have formally executed a strategic Collaboration and Services Agreement establishing a framework for long-term cooperation in trade facilitation, investment promotion, stakeholder engagement, and international commercial development across Africa, the European Union, and India. The Agreement provides for collaborative activities including trade […]
Tinubu approves 50,000 police recruits, hopeful on abducted pupils’ return
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to recruit more than 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel as part of measures to strengthen security across the country, while expressing hope for the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. Speaking in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu acknowledged that […]
Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set for kick-off, says Lagos govt
By Godwin Oritse Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub. Speaking at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 held in Lagos earlier in this week, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the […]
Nigeria’s monthly oil output rises 2.2%
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s total oil production, comprising crude oil and condensates, increased by 2.2 per cent in May to 1.70 million barrels per day (bpd), while crude oil output exceeded the country’s OPEC production quota for the first time this year. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Thursday showed […]
