Former Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Founder of Red Carpet Protocol, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has lauded the remarkable growth of AYM Shafa Holdings Limited as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary, describing its journey as a model of…

ABUJA – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has enlisted the support of Nigerian students in protecting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, warning that the increasing cases of vandalism, theft and destruction of critical network facilities pose serious threats to Nigeria’s digital…

***Unveils new Golden Penny Penne 500g, expanding its premium pasta portfolio Golden Penny Foods, the iconic brand of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), convened its nationwide dealer network in Lagos on 16 June 2026 for the brand’s annual Dealers Conference,…

Spirit Airlines, the once-iconic ultra-low-cost carrier known for its aggressive pricing and unconventional branding, has ceased operations after 34 years in business, marking a significant disruption in the global aviation industry. The Florida-based airline confirmed on Saturday that it had…

A recent judgment of the Lagos State High Court has triggered renewed scrutiny of compliance practices and risk management frameworks within Nigeria’s banking sector, following a decisive ruling against United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc in a protracted loan dispute…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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….

ABUJA – A coalition of civil society organisations has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of frustrating the growth of domestic refining and protecting entrenched interests in the fuel importation business, warning that the development poses…

A coordinated national push to expand access to cleaner cooking energy gained momentum on Thursday as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources moved to align strategies for the nationwide rollout of…

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and more than 75 civil society organisations (CSOs) operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have declared that legislative probes in Nigeria rarely lead to real accountability,…

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…

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…

….Say Adeniyi’s Border Crackdown Protecting Economy, Agriculture, National Security ABUJA — A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has dismissed allegations linking the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the rising cost of food in Nigeria, insisting that the campaign against…

ABUJA – A coalition of civil society organisations has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of frustrating the growth of domestic refining and protecting entrenched interests in the fuel importation business, warning that the development poses…

ABUJA – Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has called on Nigerians to actively support the nation’s security agencies and sustain prayers for the country’s leaders, saying collective action remains essential to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges. The…

Tourism industry stakeholders have intensified calls for the restoration of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism, saying the sector remains one of Nigeria’s most underutilized economic assets despite its immense capacity to generate employment, attract investment and contribute significantly to national…

The Deputy National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. (Engr.) Toni Adikibe, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of local governments in delivering sustainable healthcare and nutrition programmes to Nigerians, following a strategic engagement between the…

ABUJA — The Federal Government has been urged to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with Bangladesh by establishing a resident Nigerian Embassy in Dhaka and leveraging the South Asian nation’s development experience to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. The recommendation was…

ABUJA – Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential hopeful for the 2027 elections and Global Convener of The Movement Nigeria (TMN), Arc. Dr. Peter Adole Agada, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently modernise Nigeria’s security architecture, saying only…

ABUJA — A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Federal Government, state governors and organised labour to embrace dialogue and compromise to avert a nationwide strike over the implementation of the new national minimum wage, warning that another…

ABAKALIKI Ebonyi State — The Ezza Ezekuna Youth Assembly (EEYA), a prominent socio-cultural organisation in Ebonyi State, has declared its unwavering support for the governorship ambition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, ahead of the…

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…

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…

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…