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AUST launches Pan-African leadership legacy project, appoints Dakuku Peterside director

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By Seun Ibiyemi The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, has launched a pan-African research and leadership development initiative aimed at strengthening accountable governance, measuring leadership impact and promoting institutional continuity across the continent. The project, known as the African Leadership Legacy Project (AFRILEAP), was launched through the university’s Centre for Pan-African and…

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Atiku faults Tinubu over reported ₦150m SUVs for APC youth leaders

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that luxury sport utility vehicles (SUVs), valued at more than ₦150 million each, were distributed to youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), demanding disclosure of the source of funding. Atiku described the reported distribution as insensitive to the economic hardship facing…

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UBA launches climate action week, targets sustainable finance across Africa

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a Group-wide Climate Action Week to promote environmental awareness, encourage responsible practices and expand sustainable finance across its African and international operations. The five-day campaign, running from October 26 to 30, 2026, is themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future” and seeks to integrate environmental responsibility into the…

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Tinubu says reforms rewriting Nigeria’s economic story, cites 3.89% GDP growth

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By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration’s economic reforms are beginning to reshape Nigeria’s economic outlook, promising to dismantle structural barriers, attract investment, create jobs and deliver shared prosperity. Tinubu spoke on Monday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the formal opening of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in…

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NIMASA, ITF sign MoU to boost Nigerian seafarers’ mental health

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to strengthen mental health support and improve the wellbeing of Nigerian seafarers and cadets. The agreement is designed to promote training, awareness and capacity building, with plans to integrate seafarers’…

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2027 elections: INEC opens online access to preliminary voters’ register

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By David Oluwatosin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the Preliminary Register of Voters for the 2027 general election available online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over access to the register. The commission announced the decision on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the move was intended to improve transparency, accessibility and…

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NMDPRA launches revised gas network code to boost Nigeria’s energy market

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By Seun ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has launched Revision 2 of the Nigerian Gas Transportation Network Code (NGTNC), in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, improving efficiency and encouraging investment in the country’s gas market. The Authority Chief Executive, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, unveiled the revised framework at the…

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Nigerian refineries receive 127m barrels of crude in 9months — NUPRC

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that domestic refineries received more than 127 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil and condensate between January and September 2026, reflecting improved implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO). The Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Monday at the OTL…

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