Of Fallacies, Forgery And Fakery III
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr I was unequivocal when I noted in the New Year Day brief of this series that the year 2026 will be a year of long knives, of betrayal, of subterfuge and of perfidy. If…
Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, (Rtd) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to ensuring that the Military, as well as their families are well taken care of, so as to diligently carry on with their national…
FG Remembers Families Of Fallen Heroes, Retired And Serving Personnels
As part of the activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Defence, has organized a well-packaged programme for the families of serving, retired and fallen Officers in the three…
2026 Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day Begins Nationwide
The 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day officially commenced today, Friday, 9 January 2026, with special Juma’at prayers held simultaneously at the National Mosque in Abuja, central mosques across the 36 states of the federation, and in all…
FG Launches Free Business Registration for 250,000 Small Enterprises — CAC, SMEDAN Sign Landmark MoU in Abuja
In a bold move to accelerate the growth of small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have unveiled a free business registration scheme targeting…
Enugu Air Launch A Revolutionary Leap, Says Eze-Igwe Ezugwu; Urges South East Governors to Emulate Mbah’s Economic Blueprint
A prominent traditional ruler in Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Eze-Igwe William Ezugwu, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s administration following the recent launch of Enugu Air, describing the initiative as a “revolutionary leap toward economic self-reliance and regional prosperity.” The…
CNPP Welcomes Removal of Mele Kyari, NNPCL Board Members, Hails President Tinubu, Reiterates Demand for Company’s Forensic Audit
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has welcomed a move expected to be a significant development aimed at reforming Nigeria’s oil industry, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive action in relieving Mele Kyari of his duties as the…
How Nigerian Electricity Consumers Paid ₦509bn in Four Months Despite Grid Collapses
In the face of recurring power outages, Nigerian electricity consumers contributed a substantial ₦509.84 billion to the revenue of power distribution companies (DisCos) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite enduring three total and two partial grid collapses during the…
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Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
Unity Bank Disburses Over N270 Million to Corpreneurship Winners
Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over N270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative: Corpreneurship Challenge, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The initiative, implemented…
Christmas: Stay Calm, Trust Government — Yusuf Tells Nigerians
As Nigerians prepare for the Christmas celebrations, Nigerian-American entrepreneur and financial expert, Mr. Ismaila Yusuf, has urged citizens to remain calm, trust the government, and uphold peace and lawful conduct, despite prevailing economic and social challenges. Yusuf, who is the…
Security Operatives Foil Vandalism of TCN Transmission Towers in Kaduna, Arrest Suspects and Buyers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful prevention of a major act of vandalism targeting critical power infrastructure along the Mando–Jos 330kV Double Circuit transmission line in Kaduna State. In a statement issued by TCN’s General Manager,…
Abuja Business Reports Rated Among 40 Best Nigeria Business Blogs and Websites in 2025
The publishers of ABUJA BUSINESS REPORTS NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE, are proud to announce that the publication has been ranked No. 21 among the 40 Best Nigeria Business Blogs and Websites in 2025 by the global content curation platform, FeedSpot. This…
Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Gains Momentum as iTele Media Joins Endorsements
The forthcoming Enugu Tech Festival 2026 has received a major boost as iTele Media, led by its Chief Executive Officer John Onyedikachi HFMN, formally endorsed the event. Scheduled to hold from 24th to 27th February 2026, the Festival carries the…
River Park Estate Dispute Raises Questions Over Due Process and Institutional Neutrality
The protracted dispute over the ownership and development rights of the River Park Estate in Abuja has continued to attract public attention, following a series of administrative actions and official statements by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Axion Unveils Hydroshield Polybond, Totalcrete Cement as Lasting Solutions to Dampness and Moisture Defects
Axion Group has introduced its breakthrough construction products — Axion Hydroshield Polybond and Axion Totalcrete Cement — positioned as reliable, long-term solutions to dampness, moisture penetration and related structural defects in buildings. The company said the new Canadian-technology products are…
River Park Estate Founder Ogunmuyiwa Refutes Resignation Claim, Accuses Ghanaian Counterpart of Forgery and Corporate Hijack Plot
The founder of River Park Estate, Adrian Ogunmuyiwa, has refuted reports suggesting his resignation from the company’s board, describing the claims as false, malicious, and part of a wider scheme to fraudulently take over the firm. The controversy erupted after…
Outrage in Abuja as CSOs Allege Police Attempted Murder, Land Grab for PMAN Ex-President
In bold confrontation against impunity, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) earlier today stormed Abuja with a public petition against the Nigeria Police Force, accusing operatives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit of gross abuse of power, attempted murder,…
WDCL Partners with Rolon Seals to Boost Investment and Innovation in Africa’s Energy Sector
In a significant move aimed at bolstering investment and innovation within Africa’s oil and gas industry, Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the continent’s energy landscape. This announcement was made during the ongoing Nigerian…
Axion Unveils Hydroshield Polybond, Totalcrete Cement as Lasting Solutions to Dampness and Moisture Defects
Axion Group has introduced its breakthrough construction products — Axion Hydroshield Polybond and Axion Totalcrete Cement — positioned as reliable, long-term solutions to dampness, moisture penetration and related structural defects in buildings. The company said the new Canadian-technology products are…
Manufacturers Abandon Costly Bank Loans as High Interest Rates Reshape Corporate Financing in Nigeria
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant and strategic shift as leading companies continue to turn away from bank loans due to the prevailing high-interest-rate environment. Fresh financial disclosures covering the first nine months of 2025 (9M’25) show that manufacturers…
Thunderstorm Disrupts TCN Transmission Line, Damages Property in Enugu Axis
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm which occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, snapped its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line, causing damage to property along the route. In a statement signed by its General Manager,…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
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Four Owerri-Ahoada Towers’ Collapse And Harsh Reality of Power Infrastructure Vandalism in Nigeria
In an all-too-familiar recurrence, the lifeline of Nigeria’s electricity transmission network has been dealt a catastrophic blow. Four transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line collapsed on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March, following confirmed acts of vandalism….
Nigeria Loses Over 200,000 Barrels Per Day Crude Oil to PENGASSAN Strike — NNPC Boss, Gas Supply and Power Generation Also Hit
Nigeria’s crude oil production has suffered a massive setback following the recent strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over alleged unlawful dismissals of union members by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The nationwide…
Coalition Applauds DSS for Patriotic Role in Dangote–NUPENG Peace Deal
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for what it described as a “patriotic involvement” that helped resolve the heated dispute between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Nigeria’s Refinery Scandal Deepens As CNPP, CSOs Demand Judicial Probe into NNPCL’s Past Leadership, Hail GCEO Ojulari
A storm is brewing in Nigeria’s oil sector as the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) jointly issued a scathing press…
CNPP, CSOs Demand Extradition of Mele Kyari over Alleged Fraud
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have dropped a bombshell on the ongoing probe of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr….
Dangote’s CNG Truck Rollout Earns High Praise from African Students’ Union
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has applauded the $467 million investment by the Dangote Refinery in deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks across Nigeria, describing it as a “landmark in Africa’s energy journey” and a “model for industrial ambition…
PRP Raises Red Flag Over Alleged Executive Alteration of Nigerian Tax Laws, Seeks Suspension and Tinubu’s Impeachment If…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the Federal Government of engaging in what it described as grave executive misconduct over the handling of Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that the controversy poses serious risks to constitutional governance, investor confidence, and…
Nation In Turmoil: CNPP and Civil Society Coalition to Expose Massive Fuel Quality Abuses as Former NMDPRA Chief Resigns
The resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has sparked a firestorm of controversy as the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations…
Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar Resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds, a Special Adviser to the President has…
Civil Service Reshuffle: Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana Takes Charge at Strategic GSO
Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has been moved by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the General Services Office (GSO) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), marking a significant shift in ongoing efforts to…
Of Fallacies, Forgery And Fakery III
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr I was unequivocal when I noted in the New Year Day brief of this series that the year 2026 will be a year of long knives, of betrayal, of subterfuge and of perfidy. If…
Peter Obi Presidency a Collective Nigerian Project, Obidient Movement Declares
The Obidient Movement has issued a firm and comprehensive press statement restating its unwavering commitment to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi, describing his quest for office as a joint project of all Nigerians and distancing the Movement from…
Full Text of the Communiqué Issued At The End Of The 7th Annual General Meeting Of TheIlorin Emirate Professors’ Association, IEPA
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 7TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ILORIN EMIRATE PROFESSORS’ ASSOCIATION (IEPA) THEME: “THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ACADEMIA IN GOOD GOVERNANCE” HELD AT MILLENNIUM HOTEL, FATE, ILORIN, KWARA STATE DATE: SATURDAY, 27TH…
Of Fallacies, Forgery And Fakery I
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr Against my choice of a very quiet Yuletide with very minimal politics devoid of the now popular BUT insulting slant of the mainstream media that powders and pampers a regime that is fervently breaking…
Ofabo Day 2025: Massive Reception for Kogi Deputy Governor Signals Growing Support for Ododo–Salifu 2027
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, on Sunday received an overwhelming reception at the 2025 Ofabo Day celebration in Ofabo, Ofu Local Government Area, a development widely seen as a strong endorsement of the Ododo–Salifu…
Chinese Customs Data Signals Africa’s Solar Dawn
When the history of Africa’s energy transformation is written, the evidence may not be found in government communiqués or international summits, but in the trade records of Chinese customs. Fresh data from Beijing shows Africa is importing solar panels at…
Fire At Lagos Port Terminal Disrupts Operations As Quick Response Averts Major Disaster
A potentially disastrous fire outbreak was contained at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, after a crane caught fire, thanks to the swift response of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and…
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Expected Benefits As Buhari Inaugurates $1.5bn Deep Sea Port Amid Ailing Economy
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has marked the opening of a $1.5 billion, Chinese-funded deep seaport in the commercial hub of Lagos that authorities hope will help grow the West African nation’s ailing economy. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is one…
Sam Onuigbo Honoured with African Impact Excellence Award 2025 in Lagos
Prominent climate policy advocate and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has been announced as a recipient of the African Impact Excellence Award 2025, bestowed by the Netherlands-based The…
Abuja Leads Nigeria’s Clean Cooking Revolution as FCTA, IHS Towers Roll Out Landmark Air Quality Campaign
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled the “Breathe Clean Air in Abuja” Initiative, a flagship public health and environmental programme designed to tackle household air pollution and accelerate the adoption of clean cooking across the nation’s capital. The…
Professor Applauds Sam Onuigbo’s Leadership Legacy in Advancing Nigeria’s Climate Governance
A Professor of Accounting and Taxation at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, John Uzoma Ihendinihu, has praised former federal lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, for his visionary role in driving climate governance reforms and laying the foundation for…
