Joseph Bakare The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing recruitment exercises for its orderly and transparent nature across the country. He made the commendation during feedback from the filed officers across the country and described the process as not just a routine exercise, but a critical step toward rebuilding public trust and enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force. The Minister urged all participants to remain law-abiding, disciplined, and patient throughout the screening process. He emphasized that integrity and respect for due process are as important as physical…
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Yemisi Izuora The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and an indigenous company, Southfield Petroleum Limited (SPL), have performed the groundbreaking of a 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) gas processing plant in Iwherekan, Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta State. The project aims at increasing domestic gas supply for power generation and industrial in the country. The project is known as Southfield Utorogu Gas Processing Plant. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, who performed the ceremony, described the project as a major step toward solving Nigeria’s energy challenges, in line with President BolaTinubu’s…
Joyce Onwuka The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for women’s full participation in strategic sectors to enable them contribute to national development. Addressing leaders of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, industry executives, and development partners at the 3rd Edition of the PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention 2026 in Abuja, the Minister positioned gender-responsive policies as a national growth imperative. According to her, “When women rise with purpose, industries evolve; and when women unite with vision, nations are transformed.” Anchoring on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
Ken Okeke Domestic flights in Nigeria may cripple after Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), informed that fuel prices are rising astronomically. They warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. This is according to a notice signed by its President, Dr Abdulmunaf Sarina, on Wednesday in Lagos. Sarina said the price of Jet A1 had increased to N3,300 per litre from about N900 per litre in February, representing a 300 per cent rise. According to him, the increase, driven by marketers, has…
Yemisi Izuora The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani of has given approval for the release of over N4.2 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retired civil servants, as well as families of deceased workers across state and local government services. The approval covers obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme, in line with the administration’s commitment to clearing outstanding liabilities and strengthening social protection. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, in a statement explained that the move is as a reflection of…
Joseph Bakare A former Chief Executive of the National Youth Service Corps, Reverend Peter Okuromade, has advocated for moral rebirth for Corps Members, who are being prepared to take up leadership roles in the country. He stated this during a courtesy visit by the 23rd NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his residence in Abuja. Rev. Okuromade said as role models to the younger generation, there was the need for them to be exposed to the ideals of responsible citizenship, especially during Orientation periods in Camp. The man who piloted the affairs of NYSC between January and…
Uche Cecil Izuora Rite Foods Limited, as part of its commitment to sustainable community impact and corporate citizenship, partnered with Atti Theresa Foundation ( ATF ) to deliver free medical outreach in Ososa, Ogun State, an initiative firmly aligned with its EYEC (Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship and Community Development) sustainability agenda. Held on March 28, 2026, the outreach provided comprehensive healthcare services to over 400 residents, demonstrating how purposeful corporate action can drive measurable social impact while addressing critical gaps in access to healthcare. The one-day intervention delivered a full spectrum of healthcare services including general medical consultations, eye care…
Uche Cecil Izuora Farmtech Integrated Services (Farmtech), the agrivoltaics-focused subsidiary of Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited (Komponents), has unveiled Sunwoda Energy in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. The product launch event, held at the Farmtech/Komponents facility in Lagos, brought together industry professionals, energy stakeholders, and partners to witness the unveiling of Sunwoda Energy’s advanced energy storage technologies designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Speaking at the event, Mr.Kenny Ogunrombi, Marketing Manager of Farmtech highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering innovative renewable energy solutions tailored to local needs. Sunwoda…
Yemisi Izuora Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation. Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, revered Pope Leo XIV, current head of Catholic Church as well as business and technology leaders including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.…
Yemisi Izuora Bitumen truck supply prices in Nigeria and in key sub-Saharan Africa markets are rising sharply as increase in cargo and container shipped values feed through. The biggest effects have been in east and central African markets like Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the construction sectors rely on Mideast Gulf supply, mainly from Iran, of bitumen in drums, bags and bitutainers for the bulk of their road paving requirements. Prices in Nigeria and into landlocked west African markets, and in southern Africa, have also been rising steadily, or in some cases sharply, with more gains…