Nigeria’s oil exploration declines 41.7% as rig count falls — OPEC
By Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s oil exploration and drilling activities declined by 41.7 per cent in April 2026, following reduced upstream operations and investment activities. According to the May 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report, MOMR, of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Nigeria’s rig count – a major indicator of upstream oil and gas activities – […]
NSITF enrols 7.6m workers, police join compensation scheme
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund has enrolled over 7.6 million employees into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS), recording what it described as a historic breakthrough with the inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force in the scheme. Managing Director of the fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this during the 2026 International Civil Service […]
Kogi East APC leaders defend primary outcome, ask Echocho to accept result
By Gift ChapiOdekina Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East Senatorial District have defended the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary election held on May 20, 2026, insisting that the exercise was free, fair and credible, while urging aggrieved aspirants, particularly incumbent Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, to accept the outcome […]
Surulere APC Assembly primaries peaceful, transparent — Gbajabiamila
By Mathew Johnson Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, expressed satisfaction with the House of Assembly primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Surulere constituency I, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent and orderly. Speaking after casting his vote at Ward G2, Gbajabiamila said he was impressed by […]
Awosika reconvenes African market place in Dubai
Leading reformer and founder of the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, has concluded plans to reconvene global investors for the 2026 African Marketplace in Dubai. Speaking on the event, Awosika said that ” Africa and the Caribbean are not waiting to be discovered. We are here. We are globally ready.” According to her, […]
UNILAG medical lecturers demand equity in pay, begin strike over CONMESS
By Chioma Obinna Medical and dental academics at the University of Lagos, under the aegis of the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, have demanded full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, insisting that the refusal of the university management to comply with Federal Government directives has deepened the crisis in medical […]
