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Amid feedstock challenges, the Dangote Group, owners of the Dangote Refinery, will soon commence crude oil exploration. According to reports by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the Dangote Group is looking to start production at its two Nigerian oil assets in the fourth quarter of 2024. The company, which has endured months of crude supply woes, […]

By Farooq Kperogi The torment of incessantly escalating petrol prices and the consequent surge in the cost of everything have plunged Nigerians into a precipitous decline in quality of life. This dire situation is exacerbated by insensitive, almost mocking remarks from those responsible for inflicting this pain. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aptly nicknamed “T-Pain,” recently […]

Prince Harry has shared his concerns about the impact of smartphones on young people today as he sat down for a conversation with The Anxious Generation author and social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10. In a video shared with Fortune Well, the Duke of Sussex, 40, began their […]

The federal government has introduced a new bill that could drastically reshape the financial services sector, requiring all individuals involved in banking, insurance, and stockbroking to provide a tax identification number (TIN) before opening or operating any account. Submitted to the National Assembly, the bill seeks to enhance tax compliance and streamline revenue collection across […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. This was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari. Tweeting via his verified X handle, @KabirIbrah64, Masari said he had the honor of visiting President Tinubu at […]

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 1, 2024 to rule on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for final forfeiture of the $2.045million, seven choice landed properties and shares involving former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court will also rule […]

The National Assembly has revealed that it is working on a bill that will make it compulsory for commercial airlines in Nigeria to start operation with four to five aircraft, which is lower than six aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) stipulated as the minimum equipment for new entrants into the industry. This was […]

Former Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume has again alleged that bad advisers within the Presidency and cabinet of President Bola Tinubu goading him to implement anti-people economic policies. Ndume in a press statement issued in Abuja noted that the persistent hike in fuel price and attendant increase in prices of […]

Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld a fine of 1,080 euros imposed on a man who turned up at a police station naked and refused repeated requests to dress. Public nudity has been legal in Spain since 1988 but people can be prosecuted under laws against public disturbance if their state of undress provokes or disturbs […]

Chairman of the Governors Forum of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has declared that there is no factions within the party. The declaration which was made by the Governor of Bauchi State, on Friday at the Government House while addressing questions from journalists as the leadership crisis rocking the […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended his condolences to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over the passing of his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima Kyari. VP Shettima, who attended the funeral prayers at the Annur Mosque in Abuja, prayed for the peaceful repose of Fatima’s soul and […]

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has described as highly irresponsible and unpatriotic, calls by former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on Nigerians to take to the streets. APC Spokesman Felix Morka, in a statement on Friday, remarked that Amaechi, speaking from the ‘lavish comfort of his proverbial glass house,’ criticised Nigerian youth for not protesting […]