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The 2025 Democracy Day not only celebrated 26 years of Nigeria’s current unbroken democracy that was inaugurated on May 29, 1999, but also recalls to memory the resilience of Chief MKO Abiola who refused to surrender his electoral victory and paid the supreme price for…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a significant increase in rig activity, rising from 11 rigs before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to 42 rigs currently in operation. This surge reflects growing investor confidence and a revitalised…
Heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has pushed Nigeria’s flagship crude oil grades, including Bonny Light and Escravos Light, close to the crucial $80 per barrel mark, reports showed on Friday. Brent crude futures…
Abia State government has offered to repurchase moribund Star Paper Mill Ltd, Aba from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The governor, Alex Otti announced this at a grand civic reception organised in his honour by the Abiriba Communal Improvement Union…
The Citizens Project, a national civic initiative committed to documenting and elevating the role of citizens in governance accountability is set to release its flagship publication on President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The publication titled “The Reform Index™: Tracking…
Media entrepreneur and founder of Adesa Media, Femi Adeleye, has launched a new clean energy company, Adesa Energy, marking a bold shift from brand storytelling to sustainable innovation. The unveiling, which coincided with his 30th birthday, introduces a startup focused on…
One of Nigeria’s most respected medical diagnostics providers, Everight Diagnostics, is celebrating 20 years of transformative impact in the nation’s healthcare landscape. Founded in 2005, the company has grown from a modest facility into a trailblazing force in laboratory…
Operators in Nigeria’s mortgage sector have sought the need for comprehensive reforms in the housing finance sector, citing that the move is needed to close housing affordability gaps. They said it will help close the affordability gap in access to housing loans in the…
Malta Guinness has concluded its three-day Eid celebrations in Nigeria, bringing joy and excitement to thousands of Muslims across the country. The festivities, held in cities like Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan, from June 7 to June 9, 2025, featured various activities such as…
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with one of its host communities, Onne, Eleme LGA, Rivers State to solidify its long-standing partnership. The signing of this agreement underscores the unwavering commitment of WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria…
The member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the National Assembly Hon. Daniel Asama has taken a step forward with the Bill for an Act to Establish the National Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Jos. LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that…
A firm, Food Industrial Park Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Best Engineering Technologies based in Hyderabad, India, to offtake essential oils produced by the park. The agreement covers over 500 tonnes of essential oils from various plants and…
The 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa between June 11 and 13, 2025 brought together tourism stakeholders from across the continent to Abuja. The landmark event aimed to promote sustainable tourism development, foster regional cooperation and unlock…
Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned a laboratory, paediatric ward and an office complex at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital in Jos. He said the upgraded facilities would serve as a medical hub for the state, with modern equipment and quality…
The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a socio-political supporters’ group of President Bola Tinubu, has pledged to mobilise 10 million votes for his re-election in 2027. Briefing newsmen in Abuja to mark the nation’s Democracy Day, Comrade Sunday Adekanbi, the protem national…
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed eight new cases of Lassa fever in four states, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 747 and suspected cases across the country to 5,394. NCDC, in its situation report for epidemiological week 22,…
The people of Gelegele community in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State have threatened to disrupt operations of an oil company over alleged neglect and marginalisation. They urged the government to address the gas flaring and lack of basic infrastructure in…
The speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Guwor Dennis, has said there is no need for a minority leader or his deputy in the legislature since all the lawmakers belong to the same party. Speaking at a press briefing in Asaba during the celebration of the second…
