By Ayomide Otitoju The International Air Transport Association has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to hinder the growth and sustainability of local carriers. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi said airlines operating in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. The approval was granted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following a verification and reconciliation…
By Ayomide Otitoju When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Senate for his confirmation screening on May 6, 2026, he delivered a message that resonated across Nigeria’s power sector: he would not make promises he could not keep. At a time when the electricity industry continues to grapple with chronic underperformance, liquidity constraints, infrastructure deficits,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, expanding access to structured recycling services in Northern Nigeria. The project, delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA), is aimed at promoting community-based sustainability solutions and strengthening waste management efforts across the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has held strategic discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in power, infrastructure, and industrial development. The meeting, held in Abuja, focused on deepening the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identifying key areas of collaboration to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to local retail outlets, as the company continues to ramp up production and expand its refining operations. Checks by correspondents on Saturday revealed a significant increase in fuel deliveries to partner stations, particularly MRS…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans to host Data on Trial, a first-of-its-kind public engagement initiative aimed at addressing longstanding customer concerns about data consumption and usage. The event, scheduled for June 6, will provide an open platform for customers, industry experts, device manufacturers, and MTN representatives to discuss and examine how data…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Environment Day 2026 with a focus on “Urbanisation and Climate Change: Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Future,” an employee of the NNPC Limited is demonstrating how individual actions can contribute to environmental sustainability through an extraordinary passion for plants. Mahmood Sani, a long-serving staff member of…