By Ayomide Otitoju Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) convened emergency talks on Tuesday to assess global oil supply security and consider a potential release of strategic reserves as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt energy markets. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said he had called an extraordinary meeting of member governments…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for sustained support for Nigeria’s entertainment and creative industries, emphasising that creativity is a continuous process that cannot be exhausted. The governor made the remarks while speaking at the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation by Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at discovering and training emerging African music talents while expanding access to world-class education in the creative industry. The foundation was unveiled on March 9, 2026, at a high-profile event held at The Delborough in Lagos, attracting prominent…
By Ayomide Otitoju Global oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, climbing about five per cent after slipping to $88 per barrel on Tuesday, according to market data. Brent crude rose to $92.43 per barrel as of 10:56 a.m. WAT, marking a 5.27 per cent increase. The benchmark had surged above $100 per barrel on Monday…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday led a cabinet delegation to inspect two key state projects—the Multi-Agency Office Complex and the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building—located within the Central Business District in Alausa, Ikeja. The Multi-Agency Complex, a multi-storey office building, is designed to centralise the operations of critical state…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Tuesday took its glaucoma awareness campaign to the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja, where health officials, civil servants and eye care professionals embarked on a “Walk for Sight” to commemorate **World Glaucoma Week> 2026. The awareness walk began at the Ministry of Health premises…
By Ayomide Otitoju TPT International marked International Women’s Day, 2026 by celebrating the contributions of its female employees with a series of activities aimed at recognising their dedication, creativity, and impact within the organisation. Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day highlights the achievements and resilience of women worldwide. The 2026 theme, “Give to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel, in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on consumers and supporting economic stability in Nigeria. Under the revised…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive aimed at unlocking the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) Deepwater Project, a development expected to attract about $20 billion in foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The approval marks a major milestone in…
