By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a fresh package of measures to cushion Nigerians against rising petrol prices, including a proposed N1,350-per-litre ceiling on petrol landing costs and a decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to forgo its retail profit margin for 30 days. The measures, announced by the Minister…
By Seun Ibiyemi The FerrySafe Programme has successfully completed Module 5: Safety Management Systems, further advancing efforts to strengthen safety standards, professional capacity and operational excellence across Nigeria’s inland waterways and the wider West African maritime sector. The September 2026 module combined international mentorship with practical, field-based training, giving participants deeper knowledge of modern safety…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has stepped up activities for Customer Service Week 2026, engaging commuters at its Falomo Jetty in Ikoyi with refreshments, music, giveaways and other interactive activities. The week-long celebration, themed around improving customer experience, has seen various departments of the authority take turns engaging passengers and expressing…
By Seun Ibiyemi Electricity supply to customers connected to the 33kV feeders at the Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Substations has been disrupted following the collapse of three transmission towers along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132kV transmission line corridor. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed this in a statement signed by its management on Thursday, saying towers…
Airtel Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing customer experience for its 183.5 million subscribers through continued investment in network infrastructure, advanced technologies and strategic partnerships aimed at expanding coverage and capacity across the continent. The telecommunications company disclosed this as it commenced activities for Customer Service Week 2026, with Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the sharp reversal in Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance, saying the development reflects growing pressure on farmers, manufacturers and businesses across the country. Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has predicted that the President will defeat his opponents by a significantly wider margin in the 2027 presidential election. Bwala made the prediction during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he defended his confidence in Tinubu’s electoral prospects despite…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has raised N968.47 billion through Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs), exceeding its N900 billion offer by N68.47 billion as strong investor demand drove the yield on the 364-day instrument to a fresh low of 15.85%. The development came amid sustained demand for longer-dated government securities and aggressive liquidity management by the…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, in a move that could significantly increase the cost of post-study work opportunities for foreign graduates, including Nigerians. Under the proposed rule, schools would be required to pay $70,000…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen the naira to between ₦700 and ₦800 to the dollar, warning that persistent insecurity and exchange-rate pressures are undermining Nigeria’s economic growth. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call on Wednesday while briefing journalists…
