Despite debt relief, multiple taxes, levies keep airlines under presure – CPPE

…As Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flight frequency By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 30 per cent discount on outstanding debts owed by Nigerian airlines will offer only temporary relief unless the Federal Government tackles the deeper structural challenges crippling…

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Ondo approves power infrastructure lease, counters NERC over regulatory jurisdiction

By Seun Ibiyemi The Ondo State Government has approved a leasing arrangement between the Ondo State Power Company (OSPC) and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for the utilisation of key electricity distribution infrastructure within the state, in a move that has reignited debate over regulatory authority in Nigeria’s evolving electricity market. The approval,…

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ECOWAS health ministers to strengthen regional fight against malaria

By Seun Ibiyemi The 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with member states reaffirming their commitment to a coordinated regional strategy aimed at eliminating malaria across West Africa. The two-day high-level meeting, organised by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) in collaboration with…

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FG moves to expand deep blue project, boost fish production to end imports

By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has disclosed plans to expand the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, known as the Deep Blue Project, as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security and boost Nigeria’s blue economy, while also increasing local fish production to reduce and eventually eliminate fish imports. The Minister of Marine…

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Northern leaders urge NNDC to invest in systems, not silos for regional economic revival

By Seun Ibiyemi Prominent northern leaders and technocrats have called on the New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC) to reposition itself as a modern investment engine capable of driving economic revival, job creation, and sustainable development across Northern Nigeria. The call was made at the close of a two-day strategic retreat organised by the Board and…

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PHOTO NEWS: GCEO NNPC bags Vanguard Newspaper’s Energy Innovation Award

By Seun Ibiyemi Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has bagged the Vanguard Newspapers’ 2025 Energy Innovation and Reform Icon of the Year Award. The award, which celebrates Nigerians making notable impacts across various fields, was received on his behalf by the company’s Executive Vice President, Business Services, Sophia Mbakwe,…

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SWAN Lagos reaffirms Oladunni as substantive chairman

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has rejected claims suggesting the existence of an “Acting Chairman” within the association, insisting that Ambassador Olatutu Oladunni remains its duly elected and substantive chairman. In a statement signed by the Secretary of SWAN Lagos Chapter, Comrade Bello Omotunde, the association described as misleading a…

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NUPRC challenges court ruling to protect oil investments

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has formally approached the appellate court to challenge the recent Federal High Court ruling on the Dawes Island marginal field, in a move aimed at protecting investments and preserving stability in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The commission’s decision to file an application for leave to appeal followed…

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TMSG backs FG’s import tariff reduction, says move better than fuel subsidy return

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has commended the Federal Government’s swift decision to reduce import tariffs, describing it as a strategic move to cushion the rising cost of living on Nigerians following the ongoing Persian Gulf crisis. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said…

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