FG, operators outline path to Nigeria’s 3mbpd oil production target
Nigeria’s oil and gas regulators and operators have outlined a coordinated pathway to achieving crude oil production of three million barrels per day (mbpd), stressing the need for sustained regulatory reforms, investment inflows, digitalisation, and critical infrastructure development across the value chain.
Foreign affairs ministry silent on plight of 40 Nigerian deportees
vaThe Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has remained silent over the plight of 40 Nigerians deported from Mozambique without due process.
‘Africa must rise and shape its future,’ says Obiora Ike at 70
Catholic priest and scholar, Msgr. Obiora Ike, has called on Africans to take greater responsibility for their future, stressing that the continent holds significant global potential.
Nigeria Records 1,085% surge in export trade — Klinke, APMT CEO
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s maritime sector is showing strong resilience and renewed momentum, with a sharp rise in export volumes positioning the country as a growing player in global trade, according to APM Terminals Nigeria CEO, Frederik Klinke. Speaking at the opening of the Blue Economy Investment Summit in Abuja on Thursday, Klinke highlighted a […]
NCA, partners plan deployment of 1,000 containerised clinics in Northern Nigeria
The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has entered into a partnership with Equity Health Group and other stakeholders to deploy 1,000 containerised clinics across Northern Nigeria.
US/Israel-Iran war: What is our govt doing for us? By Adekunle Adekoya
NEARLY six (6) weeks into the US/Israel-Iran war, the effects are being felt worldwide. This is because fuel energy became an unwilling victim caught in the crossfires of the warring parties. You are abreast of issues, but let me remind us that about 20 per cent of the world’s energy is transported through the Straits of Hormuz, […]
Kingibe, FRSC, Lifeline Care demand more women in emergency rescue space
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A nonprofit organization, Lifeline Care Association, Senator Ireti Kingibe and Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Thursday, advocated for more inclusion of women in emergency rescue space. The Founder, Lifeline Care Association, Dr Nkem Momah, made the call at the 9th Road Safety and Emergency Response Stakeholders, ROSERS, Meeting to mark […]
Makinde, Ajadi, PDP Stalwarts roll out the drums for Sunmonu at 67
The ancient city of Oyo was agog with political dignitaries, traditional rulers, and party faithful on Thursday as Oyo State governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, joined Governor Seyi Makinde, and other top stakeholders to celebrate former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Monsurat Sunmonu, on her 67th birthday.
Stakeholders raise alarm over funding gaps threatening fight against NCDs
Government officials, health experts, civil society organisations, and development partners have identified funding shortfalls, weak policy implementation, and poor coordination as major challenges undermining Nigeria’s fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Psychological warfare! By Donu Kogbara
I’ve concluded that President Tinubu’s relentless and often clandestine assaults on his opponents boil down to psychological warfare. He WANTS us to lose faith in the system and throw our hands up in despair and lose the will to actively seek alternative leadership. If you make people suffer, they become physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted and it […]
Climate shocks hitting Nigeria’s building, housing sector – Olugbami
By Matilda Ikediobi Chief Executive Officer of 1159 Realty, Comfort Olugbami, has raised concerns about climate change in the building industry, saying it is affecting construction and how occupants live. Olugbami urged developers to design buildings that were resilient, efficient and environmentally responsible, saying the distinction between dry season and rainy season in a place […]
Customs Operation Whirlwind auctions 14,875 litres of seized PMS
By Godwin Oritse In a bid to curb the smuggling of petroleum products, the Operation Whirlwind Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned 14,875 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) seized from smugglers. Speaking yesterday at the auction ceremony held at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, the Unit Commander, Deputy Controller […]
WHO says next pandemic could be closer than we think as 800 health centres unite
The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Thursday warned that the world may be edging closer to another major pandemic, even as it strengthens one of the largest global health networks ever assembled to confront such threats.
WHX returns to Lagos as healthcare investment surges across West Africa
West Africa’s healthcare sector is gaining fresh momentum as investment flows, policy reforms, and regional trade opportunities converge, with the return of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 set to anchor new partnerships and accelerate growth.
Drug import dependence shrinks as local production hits 50%
Nigeria’s push to cut reliance on imported medicines gained fresh momentum on Thursday as stakeholders credited sweeping regulatory reforms for a surge in local pharmaceutical production, now estimated at 50 per cent.
Nigerian doctor Adeyemo bags prestigious European fellowship in internal medicine
By Chioma Obinna A Nigerian-born physician, Dr. Jerry Adeyemo, has been inducted as a Fellow of the European Federation of Internal Medicine, marking a major milestone in his medical career and further spotlighting Nigeria’s growing footprint in global healthcare.The fellowship, regarded as one of the highest professional honours in internal medicine in Europe, is awarded […]
