By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s oil and gas industry may be approaching a critical turning point as a growing shortage of skilled professionals threatens the sector’s long-term sustainability, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, has warned. Eyesan raised the concern during a courtesy visit by the Independent Petroleum Producers…
By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from the Federal Executive Council in the coming days after informing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of his intention to contest the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. Adelabu disclosed his plans during a meeting with the President at…
A major international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has revealed that Nigeria bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, with more than 1.5 million children under the age of 15 living with the condition. The study further estimates that nearly nine million children across sub-Saharan Africa were living…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, leading to the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. The development was disclosed in a memo signed…
By Seun Ibiyemi Members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have applauded the ongoing transformation within the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), describing it as a significant step toward revitalising the nation’s transport infrastructure. The commendation was made on Monday aboard an Abuja–Kaduna train, as NIPR members travelled to Kaduna for the Institute’s Annual…
By Seun Ibiyemi Operatives of the Omu-Ijebu Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have foiled a suspected vehicle theft and illegal repainting operation, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old woman, Azeez Khadijat. According to a statement issued by the Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said there is still room for members who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return, as the party moves to strengthen internal unity. Wike, a prominent leader of the PDP, made the call on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC)…
By Seun Ibiyemi FirstBank of Nigeria has confirmed its sponsorship of the Global Trade Review West Africa 2026 conference scheduled to hold on Wednesday and Thursday in Lagos. The event, set to take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, will bring together key stakeholders across West Africa’s trade and finance ecosystem. Organisers expect over 450…
The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a positive note, with investors gaining N609 billion as bullish sentiment in banking stocks drove overall performance. Market capitalisation rose by 0.44 per cent to N140.435 trillion from N139.826 trillion, while the All-Share Index advanced by 946.27 points, or 0.44 per cent, to close at 218,113.84 from…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening consumer protection and combating fraud across Nigeria’s telecommunications and financial sectors. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by NCC spokesperson, Nnenna Ukoha. According to…
