By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force despite ongoing internal crises. Speaking on Politics Today on Thursday, Saraki dismissed claims that the opposition party had lost relevance, attributing such perceptions to disagreements among party elites rather than realities at the grassroots….
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a new air defence cooperation agreement during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the kingdom, as both nations confront increasing threats from Iranian-designed drones, officials confirmed on Friday. The agreement, concluded on Thursday, will see Kyiv support Riyadh in developing critical components of its air defence systems,…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than 8,433 delegates are set to attend the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eagle Square, scheduled for March 27–28, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Thursday. Speaking at a briefing with journalists at the Transcorp Hilton, Idris, who also serves…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited participated in the CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston on Wednesday, where its Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, outlined Nigeria’s pathway to energy sovereignty. Oluwaniyi spoke during a panel session titled “African Energy Sovereignty: The ‘all-of-the-above’ strategy,” moderated by Daniel Evans. Other panelists included Bambo Ibidapo-Obe of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s downstream oil sector may be poised for relief following a price reduction by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, which has lowered its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,200 per litre, defying the upward trajectory of global crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju Amid ongoing economic pressures facing many Nigerians, a simple act of kindness has sparked widespread public attention, highlighting the enduring value of empathy and a people-first approach to consumer engagement. The story of Ola Ogidan, an artisan from Ondo State, has gained national traction following an encounter at a checkpoint that shifted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Group has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capacity and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of economic growth. Speaking at the 37th International Trade Fair in Enugu, organised by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture, the South East Regional Director of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has broadened its World Water Day campaign, extending support to essential workers across Lagos while reinforcing the 2026 theme, “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” Observed annually on March 22, World Water Day highlights the importance of access to clean and safe water as a critical driver of health, dignity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday officially opened Irele Tower, a new nine-storey commercial complex in the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), Ibeju Lekki, marking a major boost for Nigeria’s maritime and industrial economy. The tower, constructed by Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), is the first of six planned commercial buildings designed…
