Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited: Energy for people and planet
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited pulled off the biggest divestment transaction by an indigenous company in Nigeria’s history last March when it completed the acquisition of Shell’s share in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) and retained Operatorship of the largest upstream company in the country. Also, Renaissance […]
2027: Politicians not talking policy — Agbakoba
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, political rhetoric is rising but policy depth appears
scarce. In this wide-ranging interview, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, dissects the nation’s fiscal crisis, oil sovereignty, electoral reform, insecurity and the shallow nature of partisan politics.
US, Israel wipe out Iran’s top military bras
NITED States and Isra-el have completely wiped out Iran’s top military brass in a war that entered its third day today, as the Iranians took their pound of flesh killing at least 9 Israelis and three American military officers and seriously wounding 11 others.
XLCreativeHub opens entries for screenwriting competition and residency
XLCreativeHub has called on screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The announcement was made on the organisation’s website on Sunday.
Umanu Elijah honoured with Rotary International award for youth empowerment
Umanu Elijah Ojochenemi has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Youth Service Award by Rotary International, Auchi hilltop Branch, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to youth development, political leadership, and community empowerment
Disu’s appointment signals new era of police reforms — ACJHR
The Advocacy for Civil Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has expressed optimism over the appointment of Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), describing his emergence as a timely development that will usher in a new era of long-awaited reforms in the Nigeria Police Force.
Trump says conflict with Iran could run four weeks
Iran’s counterattacks have hit U.S. military bases in the Gulf region and other targets.
Decline in import bills triggers $1.28bn trade surplus
…As low domestic demand reduces oil import By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a $1.28 billion trade surplus in November 2025, representing a 4.1 percent month-on-month increase compared to a N1.23 billion surplus recorded in the previous month, October. This development was triggered by an 8.07 percent decline in import bill during the review period. Breakdown […]
Israeli military warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate
The Israeli military on Monday advised residents of numerous villages across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley to evacuate their homes immediately ahead of strikes on Hezbollah militia targets there. In a statement, the military told residents to move at least 1,000 meters away to open areas for their safety, adding it does not intend […]
Ex-basketball player who worked in Maduro govt arrested in Venezuela
Vargas, 56, held several positions in the leftist leader’s administration and until February 20 he headed the Peace Movement Foundation, which is tied to the president’s office.
STOCKS: Investors gain N17.6trn in February
…Incur N1.4trn loss last week By Peter Egwuatu The stock market has recorded significant milestones, with investors gaining N17.6 trillion in February 2026, the highest monthly gain ever in the history of the Nigerian capital market. However, the investors lost over N1.4 trillion Week-on-Week, WoW, following sustained profit-taking as cautious sentiment persists. A review of the […]
