2027: Nigerians deserve leaders who will engage them — Obi
By Vincent Ujumadu ONITSHA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigerians deserve leaders who will engage them, listen to their concerns and present clear solutions to the challenges confronting the country. Obi spoke at his Onitsha residence while marking the commencement of his 2027 presidential campaign, where […]
Leadership dispute: Industrial court grants PENGASSAN concerned members accelerated hearing
By Lawani Mikairu The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja Division, has granted accelerated hearing to a suit filed by concerned members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) challenging aspects of the union’s leadership succession process, constitutional amendments and the planned national delegates conference and election. The order […]
Guinness declares N265bn revenue, PAT up 53% to N25.3bn
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market. The company shared this outlook during its […]
FG to unveil $1bn Renewed Hope social protection programme
The Federal Government is set to unveil the $1 billion Renewed HOPE Social Protection Programme on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a fresh effort to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system and move millions of vulnerable households from crisis to resilience and economic self-reliance.
NIWA partners Parts Central to end indiscriminate dumping on waterways
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with Parts Central Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution, deploy structured waste-removal and recycling systems, improve navigability, conserve aquatic biodiversity and create jobs for riverine […]
New regulatory environment kicks off at ports
The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient. The commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, which established NPERA as the statutory authority responsible for the economic […]
