By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have renewed their commitment to tackling challenges in Nigeria’s export sector, revamping the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) scheme, and boosting non-oil exports to drive economic growth. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, says the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery has begun reshaping Nigeria’s petroleum supply landscape, delivering an average of 20 million litres of fuel daily into the domestic market. Ahmed disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during the Association of…
The White House on Friday sharply criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee after it awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, bypassing U.S. President Donald Trump. “The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace,” White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung wrote on X (formerly Twitter), adding that “President…
Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her “tireless efforts to promote democratic rights and her courageous struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday in Oslo. Announcing the award, Committee Chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has directed the recall of students of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, who were suspended following the 2024 riot that led to the temporary closure of the institution. The Provost of the college, Hussaini Aliyu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin…
By Ayomide Otitoju Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her grand prize of ₦150 million, comprising ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV, following her triumph in the “10/10” edition of the popular reality TV show. The prize presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Sahara Group, Eroton E&P, and Bilton Energy Limited have jointly commissioned Nigeria’s first wholly owned 2.2 million-barrel capacity Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Named FSO Cawthorne, the facility is Nigeria’s first crude oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of elder statesman and boardroom icon, Dr. Christopher Kolade, as a monumental loss to Nigeria. Dr. Kolade, a veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 92. In a…
Ayomide Otitoju The Delta State Police Command joined the global celebration of the 2025 Customer Service Week with a statewide outreach exercise aimed at strengthening community relations and appreciating residents for their support in combating crime. On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, officers of the command distributed souvenirs to Deltans, including road users, market women, parents,…
