Peter Obi Rejects Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Plan, Explains Why
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected a proposal by his African Democratic Congress (ADC) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Obi spoke on Monday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he defended the […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
MRS, NNPCL Others Raise Petrol Prices in Abuja
Motorists in Abuja are paying more for petrol after MRS filling stations and other major marketers increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit across parts of the Federal Capital Territory. A market survey on Saturday showed that MRS stations along the Kubwa and Lugbe expressways, as well as other locations in Abuja, raised the […]
Elumelu’s ‘Tony’ Correction Sparks Debate Over Workplace First Names
A viral exchange between United Bank for Africa Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a young executive trainee has sparked debate over the use of first names in Nigerian workplaces. The discussion followed a video from Thursday’s graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, where the trainee addressed Elumelu as “Tony” during an interactive session. […]
European Leaders Condemn Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion
The leaders of seven European countries have condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as unacceptable and harmful to peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands […]
Oyedele Defends $5bn Loan, Says Spending Details Follow Budget Process
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s $5 billion financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying the transaction followed due process and is intended to refinance more expensive debt. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Oyedele dismissed calls for the government to […]
Dangote Refinery Secures $1bn Backing Ahead of IPO
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering. The programme, structured by Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital Group, includes a completed and funded $600 million private placement and a further $400 million underwriting commitment for the proposed IPO. According […]
Oil Rises as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Markets
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday as uncertainty over a possible US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle global markets. Both major crude benchmarks rose after gaining more than two per cent on Monday, with Brent crude trading above $91 a barrel. Investors remained concerned that prolonged tensions in the […]
VeryDarkMan Fulfils $50,000 Promise as Young Inventor Secures China Visa
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has announced that Martician, a young Nigerian inventor he pledged to sponsor abroad, has secured a visa to study in China. The activist shared the update in a video, recalling how he discovered the talented teenager on Instagram in December and became impressed by his ability to design and build […]
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina, less than a week before her 37th birthday. Her death was confirmed by her father, Skip Panettiere, in a statement issued on […]
