Nigeria’s fuel crisis deepened on Tuesday as pump prices of petrol surged close to ₦1,000 per litre across major cities, following supply disruptions linked to operational issues at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and rising ex-depot prices at private depots. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) confirmed that marketers are now making moves to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the impact of Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party’s strength lies in the people rather than in individual politicians. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this known during an appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the consensus option to select its governorship candidate for the October 27 primary election in Ekiti State, following the voluntary withdrawal of one of the two cleared aspirants, Mrs. Atinuke Omolayo. The decision, which leaves Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as the sole contender, was announced in a statement…
…Upgrades Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.9% Amid Stronger Domestic Fundamentals The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep concern over the scale of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from Nigeria, warning that the trend is worsening the country’s revenue challenges. IMF Managing Director, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, raised the alarm during the ongoing 2025 IMF–World Bank…
The King is dead. Long live the King. Since the demise of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, the process of picking his successor has begun. The ruling house in line to pick the new Awujale is Fusengbuwa. But the process of picking an oba, except in Ibadan, is not straightforward. Already, there’s a…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), set the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja aglow in a burst of rhythm, energy, and national pride as both agencies staged a surprise “Service in Motion” Flash Mob to mark this year’s Customer Service Week.The captivating performance,…
As part of its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs through inter-Africa trade, Wema Bank is extending the reach of women-led businesses with the NBC Trade Fair across Nigeria and beyond. The bank is now set to make a bold move with the Ghana edition, scheduled to hold on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at The…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th independence anniversary, stating unequivocally that more than at any time in her chequered history, Nigeria is on course to greatness. In a statement issued by Adeshina Oyetayo, Special Adviser to the Speaker on Research, Media, and…
As Nigeria marks its Independence Day, a new chapter in the country’s quest for quality hydration begins with the official launch of First Water Flow, a company dedicated to providing clean, safe, and refreshing drinking water.Legendary comedian and entrepreneur Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, who’s also the face behind the new venture, announced that First Water Flow…
Nigeria’s power supply fell below the 4,000 megawatt threshold on Tuesday morning as the strike by oil and gas workers over a dispute with Dangote Petroleum Refinery entered its second day. The face-off between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the $20 billion Dangote Refinery stems from the reported…
