Ignore unverified Okrika Jetty death toll, Group Tells Media
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — LightHope Succor Worldwide Initiative has urged media organisations and the public to disregard an unverified report alleging that 37 people died after inhaling suspected toxic fumes at Okari Jetty, Okrika Mainland, on September 3, 2026. The organisation said it conducted preliminary inquiries following the circulation of the report and sought […]
Lagos govt begins work on Parkview, Banana Island access roads
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence an immediate work on two major infrastructure projects, Parkview, Banana Island access roads with a six-month delivery timeline and a work plan designed to avoid disruption to businesses and residents along the corridors..
Nigeria, São Tomé to strengthen stronger ties – Matawalle
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated São Tomé and Príncipe President, Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, on his re-election, while seeking stronger bilateral cooperation in maritime security, the Joint Development Zone, trade and investment.
FG, IFAD, NDDC begin 6th supervision mission to assess LIFE-ND project
The Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Tuesday commenced their 6th Joint Supervision Mission to evaluate the Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND).
NNPC profit drops as revenue slips by 29.6% in July
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recorded a sharp decline in profitability in July 2026, with profit after tax (PAT) falling to N279 billion from N535 billion in June, amid lower revenue and declines in crude oil and natural gas production. The latest figure represents a 47.9 per cent month-on-month drop in profit and […]
HOSTCOM, traditional rulers commend Tinubu over HCDTs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for the smooth running of Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDTs) in oil-producing communities across Nigeria.
‘MINT AFRICA to drive digital transformation of Africa’s financial economy’
By Dickson Omobola GITEX NIGERIA has concluded plans to explore how new technologies and regulatory models can widen access to capital, modernise financial infrastructure and enable African consumers and enterprises to participate more fully in the digital economy, saying MINT AFRICA is the solution. GITEX NIGERIA, which announced the launch of MINT AFRICA by GITEX […]
Beyond social media: Nigerians build digital community of their own
By Esther Onyegbula In a move aimed at giving Nigerians a digital space built around their culture, businesses and shared experiences, a new platform, The Nigerian Community, has gone live with a mission to connect Nigerians at home and in the diaspora while creating new opportunities for economic empowerment. The platform, available at www.nigerian.community, was […]
Warri Councils pledge support for children with special needs
The three local government councils in Warri Federal Constituency have pledged continued support for children living with autism and other special needs, as the You Matter Charity Foundation took its free medical outreach to the area.
Benue Ranches: Lawyers Alert threatens legal battle against FG
Lawyers Alert, a legal and human rights organisation, has resolved to institute a legal action against the Federal Government of Nigeria over its reported plan to establish ranches in Benue State as part of efforts to address the protracted herders crisis in the country.
Expert warns cybersecurity must be built into connected roads, vehicles
By Rasheed Sobowale An automotive cybersecurity expert is warning that the digital connections between modern vehicles, traffic signals and roadside systems are creating new vulnerabilities that must be addressed as part of transportation safety. Sunday Aluko, a U.S.-based automotive cybersecurity researcher, had his research indexed this month in the U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT]’s ITS […]
Nigeria, others need gender-smart finance to tackle climate shocks LAPO MfB, WSBI
LAPO Microfinance Bank, LAPO MfB, and the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute, WSBI, yesterday called for urgent adoption of gender-smart and inclusive financing models in Nigeria and across Africa to enable women, smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, MSMEs, withstand the growing economic impact of climate change.
BAVCCA, BPP seek stronger collaboration to improve public procurement
The Bloggers and Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) has called for stronger collaboration among the media, civil society, digital content creators and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to deepen public understanding of procurement reforms in Nigeria.
‘We gave INEC too much trust in 2023’ — Sam Amadi warns ahead of 2027
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has warned Nigerians against placing unchecked trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Escalating fuel prices: CORAN urges immediate presidential engagement
By Esther Onyegbula The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria, CORAN, has called for urgent presidential intervention to address the structural challenges confronting Nigeria’s domestic refining industry and establish a predictable environment for investment in the sector. The association, in a position paper, urged the Federal Government to convene a Presidential Refining Industry Roundtable […]
Oloibiri Museum: FG revives landmark project to preserve Nigeria’s oil heritage
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to completing the Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre ,OMRC, in Bayelsa State, with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, assuring that government would meet its financial obligations to keep the project on schedule.
