Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has seen a boost in its expected output from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released Thursday. The country sees its quota increase by 1.1 percent to 1.77 million barrels per day for …
Osinbajo honoured to attend Kano Durbar 2022
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, was in attendance at the colourful annual Kano Durbar, which was held at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Tuesday. What makes the Kano Durbar Festival spectacular The Kano State Durbar, or Hawan Sa…
NGO awards N1m to upcoming filmmakers
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has awarded the sum of One million naira to a group of upcoming filmmakers in the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PPDC, Nkemdilim Ilo, stated this at the 1…
Extortion at ports: Truck owner calls for marching orders to security agencies
Alhaji Abdullahi Inuwa, chief executive officer, Gee Gee Global Enterprises Nigeria Ltd., on Thursday urged the federal government to give marching orders to security agencies to stop extortion at the ports. Inuwa, a former Vice Chairman, the Dry Cargo…
2023: Amosun declares for Presidency
Former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday in Abuja, promised to prioritise human security, as a “fundamental principle”, if elected president in 2023. Amosun made the promise as he formerly declared his interest to contest the 2023 pre…
Guinea orders legal proceedings against ousted President Conde
Guinea’s attorney general has ordered legal proceedings against ousted President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials over violence surrounding Conde’s disputed bid for a third term, according to a court document. Conde, 84, was overthrown in a m…
Telcos’ planned 40% hike threatens digital inclusion drive
Nigeria’s digital inclusion is facing an imminent threat following a proposal by telecommunication operators to increase the price of data, SMS, and call services, according to a letter seen by BusinessDay. The letter drafted by the Association of Lice…
2023: Large number of aspirants good for democracy – Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) presidential aspirant and former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has described the increasing number of people seeking the party’s presidential ticket as good for democracy. Tinubu, who met with President Muhamma…
Akpabio joins presidential race, promises to unite Nigeria
Godswill Akpabio, minister for Niger Delta Affairs, has joined the presidential race promising to foster unity in the country which he said has been torn apart by strife, insecurity and banditry activities. Speaking Wednesday at the Ikot Ekpene Townshi…
Akintoye urges UN chief to make visit to Nigeria impactful
Foremost Yoruba nationalist and leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Banji Akintoye, has advised Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General to make his fact-finding visit to Nigeria meaningful, impactful, and worthwhile. Akintoye stated this in a pre…