Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply […]

Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel

There are strong indications that Nigeria may experience higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.The Middle East conflict escalated on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on […]

Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure

Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings. Prices rebounded from the previous day’s sharp losses, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed. Equity markets mostly gained after […]

TCN restores power to Taraba after upgrade

Electricity supply has been fully restored to Taraba State, including Jalingo and surrounding areas, following the successful completion of upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. In a statement released by the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Wednesday, the company said full power restoration was achieved at 7:00 pm on 13 January 2026, after […]

Saudi Airlines abandons passengers

Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for […]

DANJO-OSA GLOBAL RESOURCES’ MD, DANIEL OGIEMUDIA, TO BE UNVEILED AS AWARD PATRON FOR 2025 LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

The Leadership and Development Initiative has announced that Mr. Daniel Ogiemudia, MD & CEO of Danjo-Osa Global Resources Limited, will be unveiled as the Patron of the 2025 Leadership and Development Awards. This prestigious event, scheduled for Friday, December 19th, 2025, aims to celebrate excellence and inspire future generations. Mr. Ogiemudia’s philanthropic work, community impact, […]

Tinubu seeks N’Assembly’s nod for $2.3bn fresh loan

President Bola Tinubu has again written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.3bn. This is in addition to a plan to issue a $500m sovereign Sukuk, which will mark Nigeria’s debut in the international Islamic finance market. The request, contained in a letter read on the floor of the […]