Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July — NMDPRA
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Crude oil imports by domestic refineries rose by 151.5 per cent to 5.13 million barrels in July 2026, from 2.04 million barrels recorded in June, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The increase came amid a sharp decline in domestic crude supply to refineries […]
Edo NDC unveils Yakubu, others as senatorial, House of Representatives candidates
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday unveiled prominent and popular politician Hon John Yakubu as the Edo Central Senatorial candidate of the party for the January 2027 general elections. The party also presented Mr Osayuki Epelle-Asemota whose name has been a subject of […]
Suicide decriminalisation: Psychiatrists welcome FG’s move, demand urgent reforms
By Chioma Obinna The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, APN, on Wednesday welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to decriminalise suicide but warned that the move will have limited impact unless it is accompanied by urgent implementation of the Mental Health Act, 2021, and expansion of accessible as well as affordable mental healthcare services. The association […]
Nigeria, South Africa business leaders to deepen local content collaboration
Business leaders from Nigeria and South Africa are expected to converge on Lagos Thursday for discussions on how to deepen commercial ties and strengthen local participation in cross-border business. The discussion will take place at the August 2026 Breakfast Forum of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, NSACC, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The […]
Emu-Ebendo people raise alarm over herdsmen persistent attack, throng Ughelli/Asaba Road in protest
By Innocent Anaba The people of Emu-Ebendo Community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised the alarm over persistent attacks by suspected herdsmen on its people, destruction of farmlands and crops, calling security agencies to address the urgent security situation in the community. The agrarian community said that heavily armed herders […]
TVS urges investment in road infrastructure, expands distribution
Nigerian distributor of TVS Motor Company’s two- and three-wheelers, the Simba Group, in partnership with Enviable Tricycle Auto Limited, has expanded its distribution network to strengthen sales, after-sales service and access to genuine spare parts nationwide. The distributor, however, said improved distribution alone would not eliminate the need for better roads, efficient public transport or […]
