By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, surged by 96.7 per cent in March 2026, even as domestic supply recorded a steady increase, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The data highlights evolving dynamics in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector,…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Solomon Adeola, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to fairness and inclusiveness in the political process. Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the Senate, made the remarks on Tuesday in Abeokuta in a statement following…
By Seun Ibiyemi Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested 146 suspects during a coordinated, intelligence-driven security operation tagged “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” carried out in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders. The operation, conducted in the early hours of April 13, 2026, took place across identified flashpoints within Sagamu, where…
By Olutayo Irantiola Recently, the parking rate at the Multi-Storey Car Park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) and managed by Balosh, was arbitrarily increased. Overnight parking, which used to be six thousand naira (N6,000) only, was increased to fifty thousand naira (N50,000) only. What is…
Nigeria’s education and business communities will converge on Friday, May 8, for a grand two-day centenary celebration honoring Emeritus Professor Otonti Nduka, one of Africa’s foremost pillars of education and a tireless champion of values-based learning. Recognized as a Distinguished Professor of the Century by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and former President of the…
Nigeria’s insurance sector recorded strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with gross premium rising to N2.301 billion, driven largely by oil and gas business and expanding annuity funds. The figures were contained in a report released by the National Insurance Commission in Abuja on Monday. According to the commission, the performance reflects the…
Nigeria and Morocco are set to sign an intergovernmental agreement in 2026 for the proposed $25 billion gas pipeline project linking both countries, marking a major step forward in the transcontinental energy initiative. The development was disclosed by Amina Benkhadra, head of National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, who said the agreement would formalise cooperation…
By Adeyemi David The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has adopted Solomon Adeola as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi and representing Ogun West Senatorial District, was adopted on Monday at a strategic caucus meeting held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta. The meeting, presided over…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a positive note, with investors gaining N443 billion amid renewed buying interest in key equities. Market capitalisation rose from N131.165 trillion to N131.608 trillion, representing an increase of 0.34 per cent, while the NGX All-Share Index advanced by 688.43 points to close at 204,458.86….
By Seun Ibiyemi The Ogun State Police Command has intensified its enforcement drive under Operation “No Traffic Gridlock,” impounding six vehicles and removing illegal structures obstructing major roads in Sango-Ota and Ijebu-Ode. The operation, carried out on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, targeted key traffic corridors notorious for congestion. The statement…
