Dangote needs 2.1m bpd Crude as CORAN, IPPG demand reliable supply
By Olakunle Oke & Gbenoba Kamsy Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will require about 2.1 million barrels of crude oil per day to supply his expanding refining operations, highlighting the growing feedstock requirements as Nigeria seeks to establish itself as a regional refining hub. Dangote, represented by the Chief Economist of Dangote Refinery, Dr. Hassan […]
Truck crushes motorcycle passenger on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
By Ogochukwu Agha LAGOS — A yet-to-be-identified adult male passenger on a motorcycle was killed on Wednesday when a sand-laden tipper truck collided with the motorcycle at Ilasa Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said its Eagle Response Team stationed at Cappa responded to […]
Bungudu chairman, four others escape kidnappers in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from captivity and been received by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma. The victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of […]
US launches online portal to report visa fraud, misuse
The US Department of State has launched an online portal allowing members of the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse.
SSANU, NASU members seek prayers over unpaid entitlements
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Concerned members of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, have urged the unions’ national leadership to declare nationwide interdenominational prayers over delayed salaries and other outstanding entitlements. The members made the request in an open letter […]
Energy leaders seek funding, infrastructure, enabling environment to grow oil, gas Output
By Udeme Akpan Energy leaders have called for improved funding access, gas infrastructure and an enabling environment to unlock Nigeria’s oil and gas production growth and achieve the federal government’s 3 million barrels per day target by 2030. The call was made in Lagos at the Nigeria Energy Leaders Summit 2026 organised by The Energy […]
