By Ayomide Otitoju The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has come under heavy criticism after threatening to cut gas supply to the Dangote Refinery, a move many Nigerians described as sabotage against citizens who rely on the facility for cheaper and more stable fuel. The dispute emerged following reports that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the Ecobank Design & Build Exhibition, describing the initiative as a strong complement to the state’s drive toward building a modern, livable, and sustainable city. Speaking through Mrs. Bukola Agbaminoja, CEO of the Lagos State Film & Video Censors Board, Sanwo-Olu commended Ecobank for hosting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day deadline to resolve lingering issues affecting lecturers and the education sector. The ultimatum followed the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja. In a statement signed by its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan should not expect a “free ride” to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket in 2027. The group was reacting to comments credited to Professor Jerry Gana suggesting Jonathan’s possible return on the PDP platform. GHSM National Coordinator, Abdulrazaq…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 National Annual Conference of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), scheduled for October 18–19 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos. The conference, themed “Achieving a $1 Trillion Economy: Leveraging Technology Innovations,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), has reinforced its commitment to sustainability with an environmental awareness walk in Apapa, Lagos, to mark this year’s World Clean-Up Day. The exercise brought together volunteers from NBC’s Ikeja Plant, Head Office at Iddo House, and its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The simmering rift between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his predecessor, now senator, Gbenga Daniel, has escalated into a political showdown, deepening divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Although both men publicly deny any rivalry, recent events suggest a fierce contest is unfolding over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Stanbic IBTC Holdings Sustainable Finance Summit 2.0, organised in partnership with the Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre (LBSSC), has concluded in Lagos with record participation and groundbreaking discussions on leveraging finance, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle climate challenges across Africa. Themed “Financing Resilience: Digital Innovation and AI for…
