By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s average oil output, including condensate, increased year-on-year to 1.652 million barrels per day in the first 11 months of 2025, from 1.544 million bpd in the corresponding period of 2024, indicating a 7 percent increase. Despite this, Nigeria did not meet its 2025 budget target of 2.06 million bpd during […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that 5.36 million electricity customers nationwide remain without meters, leaving them exposed to the unpredictable estimated billing methods by distribution companies (DisCos). According to the Commission’s third-quarter 2025 industry report published on its website, as of 30 September 2025, only 6.662 million   of the 12.030 […]

Barely days after terrorists killed over 40 persons in Niger State last weekend, the marauders have again struck in Kwara, Katsina and Kaduna, kidnapping several victims, including a photo journalists.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,470 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,475 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,416 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,416 […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni At least 16 leading African artists and over 400 delegates, have arrived Lagos, Nigeria to be part of the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA which is being hosted by the Lagos State Government as part of drive to promote music and culture. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, […]

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy was facing an existential threat, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deliberately weakening opposition parties and shrinking democratic space in a manner that could lead to a de facto one-party state.

By Henry Obetta The BAT Ideological Group has announced the appointment of Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi, a seasoned journalist and media professional, as its Director of Media and Publicity. Atoyebi brings nearly two decades of experience in journalism and strategic communication, earning a strong reputation for professionalism, credibility, and impactful storytelling. Her extensive media background is […]

AS the condemnation over the recent US invasion of Venezuela and capture of its President, Nicholas Maduro, continues to grow, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, and other foreign policy experts in Nigeria have taken a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying his action raised concern about growing trend of imperialism by global superpowers and global stability.

By Innocent Anaba The newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, DPPF, Mr. Oyedepo Rotimi, SAN, has that he was committed to strengthening public prosecution in Nigeria to meet the country’s present national challenges and the demands of the future. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has categorically dismissed remarks made by former labour leader Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, who claimed that the union is a government scheme aimed at undermining the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Recall that The former NLC lead, who is also the ex–general secretary of the Organisation […]

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, yesterday, said it has rescued Colonel Ajanaku (retd), following his abduction by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Army, which made this known via its official X handle, stated that the retired officer was kidnapped in the early hours of January 5, 2026 from his residence […]

By Rasheed Sobowale A US-based Nigerian researcher, Adeyemi Faith, has been selected as one of only 10 recipients worldwide of the American Physical Society (APS) Topical Group on Magnetism and its Applications (GMAG) Student Travel Award, a highly competitive international recognition. Announcing the development on Monday, while congratulating the recipient, Clemson University College of Science […]

FACED with inadequate accommodation as over 30,000 students jostle for about 8,000 bed spaces, the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may approve squatting for students with their colleagues, just as it vowed to sanction those engaged in hostel racketeering.

The Oporoza House has lauded High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, also known as Tompolo, Tuntereowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, for his contributions to protecting oil facilities, promoting environmental remediation, and fostering economic revival in the Niger Delta.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that no child is left unvaccinated as Nigeria sustains its national drive toward complete polio eradication. The Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SSPHCDA), Dr. […]