Nigeria has unveiled a bold plan to stake a stronger claim in the global energy market, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announcing a $60 billion gas expansion initiative aimed at boosting exports and solidifying the country’s position as a major player in the international gas trade. Speaking on the sidelines of a
Assam, India | September 10, 2025 A Muslim mechanical engineer in Assam has reportedly been denied employment after disclosing his religious identity during a recruitment process, raising concerns over workplace discrimination despite constitutional guarantees of equality. According to accounts from the candidate, the job application initially progressed smoothly until he revealed his religion, after which
Lagos, Nigeria | September 10, 2025 The Lagos State Government has enhanced the capacity of more than 350 quality assurance evaluators to improve effective monitoring and compliance in schools across the state. The initiative, according to the state Ministry of Education, is designed to ensure that evaluators are well-equipped with modern tools and methodologies to
Abuja, Nigeria | September 10, 2025 The naira strengthened against the euro on Tuesday, benefiting from ongoing socio-economic instability in France that has rattled the European Union’s financial markets. Data from the Nigerian official market showed the euro/naira exchange rate closing at N1,765/€, an improvement from N1,775/€ recorded the previous week. Analysts attribute the development
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) convened an emergency meeting today with all 13 scheduled domestic airlines in Abuja to address escalating issues of flight delays, cancellations, and passenger welfare. The regulator cited growing passenger frustrations and recent incidents of unruly behavior at airports as key reasons for the intervention.The meeting focused on enforcing existing
The Federal Government has clarified that the 5% fuel surcharge included in the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 is not a new tax and will not be automatically implemented in 2026.Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, explained during a press briefing in Abuja that the surcharge was first introduced
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an immediate ban on all loading activities from unauthorised points across Nigeria, in a move aimed at reducing boat accidents and enhancing safety on the nation’s inland waterways.Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, NIWA Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji, stated, “NIWA has placed an immediate
Qatar appears poised to respond decisively to recent Israeli airstrikes, with the Qatari Prime Minister issuing a strong statement affirming the country’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty. Speaking publicly, the Prime Minister declared, “We will not compromise on our sovereignty and reserve the right to respond to the Israeli airstrikes.” This declaration comes in the
Qatar has made it clear that it maintains a capable air force ready to respond to any Israeli air strikes, emphasizing its reserved right to retaliate following a recent failed assassination attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha. Qatari officials have warned that any display of weakness could embolden Israel to carry out further attacks, heightening
A senior Israeli government official has revealed that the United States was not only informed ahead of time but also gave its full backing to a recent targeted operation against Hamas figures allegedly operating from within Qatari territory. The revelation comes amid growing regional tensions and renewed international focus on counterterrorism strategies linked to the
