By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Monday announced a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) aimed at advancing energy development across Africa. In a statement, NNPC Ltd. said the collaboration was discussed during a meeting last week between its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Ojulari, and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gas marketers have raised alarm over the scarcity and rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with prices reportedly climbing to as high as ₦1,500 per kilogram in parts of the country. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers)…
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a major manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, outlining the Catholic Church’s ethical response to the rapid global expansion of the technology. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), will be presented at the Vatican in a landmark event, with the pope expected to attend in person…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended its previously enforced “no pay, no service” directive against local airlines. The decision follows an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, which had instructed all NCAA directorates to withdraw services from affected operators pending financial clearance from the Directorate of Finance and Accounts. At…
By Ayomide Otitoju Eid al-Adha buyers in Abidjan are grappling with rising sheep prices and limited supply as shortages tighten across Ivory Coast’s key livestock markets ahead of the Muslim festival. Shoppers were seen navigating muddy pens at the Adjame livestock market, bargaining for the best-priced rams amid sharp price increases compared to previous years….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is playing a key role in Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, following the country’s sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency ratings to “B” from “B-”, citing stronger economic growth, improved external balances, rising oil production, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited to stop producing its Pop Power Energy Drink in its current bottle design over alleged infringement of the trademark and trade dress of the Fearless Energy Drink brand owned by Rite Foods Limited. The ruling was delivered on Friday by…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced a series of nationwide engagements to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming its commitment to youth development, education, and community empowerment across Nigeria. The bank said the sponsored initiatives, organised in partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority, the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival and Lexicon, are aimed at educating,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media industry through capacity building, innovation, and leadership development. The programme, implemented in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic…
