By KUNLE ODUSOLA-STEVENSON For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local indigenous firms operated on the margins, constrained by lack of capital, infrastructure, and deep technical expertise. Today, that old script is being rewritten. […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social security and employee protection have received a major international endorsement, as the International Social Security Association, ISSA, commended the country’s commitment to advancing social protection and workers’ welfare. The endorsement came on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, during […]

.SAPZs’ facilities nearing completion – Dr Yusuf By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government, Tuesday, assured that efforts are made to reposition the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, Programme to attract investors and boost food production. Speaking on the sidelines of the CGN/AfDB SAPZ Programme Mid-Term Review Workshop held in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal […]

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, played a significant role in enriching the experience of participants, spectators, and organisers at the 2026 Okpekpe International Road Race held on May 30, 2026, in Okpekpe, Edo State. As part of its commitment to sports development, community engagement, and healthy living, […]

By Adeola Badru The Federal Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have finalised South-West consultations on the National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030 in Ibadan, bringing Nigeria closer to adopting a landmark development agenda aimed at tackling regional disparities and driving inclusive economic growth. The workshop marked a crucial stage in the development […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to boost food production, Tinubu-led administration on food security, the National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, Wednesday, flagged off Farm Input Support Programme, FISP, in Minna Niger State as 20,160 farmers in North Central region benefit from the support. The NADF flagged off the Farm Input Support Programme […]

Leaders of Itsekiri Communities of Ebrohimi, Obaghoro, Tebu, Gbokoda, Aja – Amita, Udo and Jakpa, making up the Indigenous Communities of Olero Oil Field in Warri North Local Government Area, have called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to investigate violation of the peace accord reportedly signed by Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo leaders, […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As part of efforts to ensure a credible and peaceful governorship election in Osun State, The Kukah Centre (TKC) has trained 45 field observers to monitor the electoral process ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. The observers, drawn from various local government areas of the state, underwent a five-day […]

.launches INARIC .10 top projects to share N25m By Adesina Wahab  The Chief Executive Officer of  Iwemi National Academic Research Impact Challenge, INARIC, Mr Ejimofor Akah, has said research papers have economic value that the country is not taking adequate advantage of because there is no connection between research being done in tertiary institutions and […]

By Cynthia Alo The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways. Speaking at the 2026 Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (SCAN) Dockworkers’ Day in Lagos, the Lagos Area Manager, […]