… Calls for merger of Ministries of Petroleum and Power into Ministry of Energy By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, arguing that repeated financial interventions have failed to deliver improved electricity supply across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the position…
By Seun Ibiyemi A public affairs analyst, Nick Agule, has called for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that the current system is structurally incapable of addressing modern threats such as terrorism, banditry, and mass criminality. In a detailed policy commentary released on March 20, 2026, Agule argued that despite sweeping actions by…
By Dakuku Peterside On the evening of March 16, 2026, as families in Maiduguri prepared to eat their evening meal, a series of coordinated suicide bombings ripped through the city. The attacks struck the Monday Market axis, the post office corridor, the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Kaleri area, leaving…
..Targets 30bcm annual supply By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has made progress on its proposed transcontinental gas pipeline project aimed at transporting Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves to European markets. The pipeline, still at an early development stage, is being driven by a consortium of global industry players. It will undergo extensive technical, commercial,…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The President urged the faithful to renew their commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity as they celebrate the festival across the country on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued…
By Seun Ibiyemi Electricity supply across Nigeria has remained unstable, with industry operators blaming the situation on persistent gas shortages and unresolved payment issues within the power sector. Power generation companies (GenCos) said inadequate gas supply has significantly reduced their ability to generate electricity, resulting in frequent outages and load shedding across many parts of…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, stating that both nations share more than just a historical relationship but a common vision for progress, resilience, and partnership. Tinubu made the remarks during a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle, where he…
By Adeyemi David Vice-President Kashim Shettima has vowed that perpetrators of the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri will be decisively confronted, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to ending terrorism. Shettima made the declaration on Wednesday during a visit to victims receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital following the deadly explosions that rocked…
…as Dangote Refinery reshapes oil trade By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s crude oil exports declined by 14.41 per cent to $31.54bn in 2025, down from $36.85bn recorded in 2024, as the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery significantly altered the country’s oil trade dynamics. This was revealed in the Balance of Payments report released by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the worsening state of its members’ businesses, following a sharp increase in petrol pump prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Marketers say the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has significantly increased their operating expenses, while…
