Category: news
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Group CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bayo Ojulari, has stated that fixing Nigeria’s refineries has been challenging due to decades of neglect, despite significant investments. He noted that efforts to revive refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna are hampered by their old state. Ojulari further revealed that technical and commercial reviews…
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Sudanese cabinet has held its first meeting in Khartoum over two months after the army recaptured the city, marking a symbolic step toward restoring government institutions there. Led by Prime Minister Kamal Idris, the ministers discussed plans for the year, focusing on post-war reconstruction, economic recovery, security, and returning displaced citizens. The government, currently operating…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa for claiming that the government never signed any agreements with the union, stating that the documents cited are merely proposals, not binding agreements. Alausa clarified that no formal agreements were signed, although the government is committed to resolving issues with ASUU. Earlier,…
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Nigeria Immigration Service has announced that effective September 1, 2025, the cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport within Nigeria will increase. The new fees are N100,000 for a 32-page, 5-year passport and N200,000 for a 64-page, 10-year passport. Fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 and $230, respectively. The increase aims to…
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Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has refused to approve extensions for over 50 expired oil licences, mostly from the 2020 marginal fields bid round. Of the 60+ licences awarded, fewer than six have made the required investments to begin production. Lokpobiri argues that granting extensions to inactive holders is counterproductive, emphasizing the need…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed full support for Prime Minister François Bayrou, who is facing a critical vote of confidence in parliament on September 8. Bayrou, seeking to push through unpopular spending cuts to save €44 billion, risks losing his position in a deeply divided legislature. Opposition parties, including the far-right and hard-left,…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent electoral reforms in Nigeria, focusing on improving the appointment process for the independent national electoral commission (INEC )Chairman and curbing political defections. Speaking at a dialogue organized by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (via his foundation’s Executive Director, Ann Iyonu), Jonathan acknowledged democratic progress…
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reassured the people of Ukwa East that his administration will not abandon any ongoing road projects. In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Otti addressed concerns raised by the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association about stalled roadworks and the proposed seaport. He confirmed that work continues on the Akirikaobu…
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Bayelsa Queens have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League after a commanding 3-0 win over ASKO of Togo at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique in Ivory Coast. The Nigerian champions, who previously defeated Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1, now top Group B with six points from two games. The match…
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all participants in Nigeria’s payment ecosystem, including banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers, to migrate to the ISO 20022 messaging standard and implement mandatory geo-tagging of payment terminals by October 31, 2025. The directive, outlined in a circular dated August 25, 2025, aligns with SWIFT’s global…
