Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has accused Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, of becoming increasingly fixated on his predecessor as the August 15 governorship election draws closer. Oyetola, who served as Osun governor before Adeleke, said the incumbent’s repeated attribution of the state’s challenges to his administration was an indication of political…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Alhaji Sule, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing what he described as bold economic reforms, saying the removal of fuel subsidy has significantly increased the state’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account. Sule said Nasarawa’s monthly allocation, which previously stood at about ₦3.8 billion to ₦4.5…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on religious and spiritual leaders across Africa and beyond to intensify their campaign against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed security agencies to track down and prosecute those responsible for the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge. The governor condemned the incident, describing the vandalism of critical infrastructure as “barbaric and criminal” and warning that Lagos State would not tolerate attacks on public facilities. Sanwo-Olu said…
By Seun Ibiyemi Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has pledged to partner with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate renewable energy projects across the state, acknowledging that Abia cannot afford to lag behind in renewable energy deployment given its vast potential. Otti made the commitment on Thursday when he received a high-level delegation…
By Seun Ibiyemi Sahara Upstream has appointed Gopi Nath as Director, Oilfield Services, as the energy company moves to strengthen its oilfield services businesses and expand their capabilities across Africa’s upstream sector. Nath will provide strategic oversight for Arahas Global Oilfield Services (Arahas) and SGIR Rigs and Energy Limited (SGIR) as the two businesses pursue…
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s maritime media landscape, Senior Correspondent with LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Yusuf Babalola, has been honoured with the Excellence in Maritime Media Reportage Award by TransQuest Magazine. The award was presented at the 21st anniversary and award ceremony of TransQuest Magazine, titled, “Appraising Nigeria’s Blue Economy: Charting a Pathway to…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force conducted extensive studies of policing models in India, the United States and Pakistan before developing the framework for the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria. Disu disclosed this on Thursday at a one-day workshop on state police organised by the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has maintained its position as Europe’s largest external supplier of imported jet fuel for the second consecutive month, consolidating Nigeria’s growing role in the global market for refined petroleum products. The refinery disclosed on Thursday that it exported more than 400,000 tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe in July, accounting for about…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said recent monetary and foreign exchange reforms are strengthening confidence in the economy, with external reserves rising to $52.52 billion and the naira recording improved stability. The apex bank disclosed that its policy interventions under Governor Olayemi Cardoso are beginning to produce measurable results, including a moderation in…
