The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the temporary shutdown of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery for planned maintenance, effective Saturday, May 24, 2025. In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the national oil company explained that the move is part of efforts to sustain the
Acquiring land in Lagos has remained one of the most sought-after investments in Nigeria, driven by the city’s ever-expanding population, commercial potential, and real estate appreciation. Whether it’s for personal residence, long-term investment, or business development, buying land in Lagos can be highly rewarding. However, as promising as the opportunity may appear, the process is
Finceptive Limited, a fast-rising force in Nigeria’s supply chain finance space, has successfully concluded its maiden Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, raising a total of ₦3 billion from the Nigerian debt capital market. The offer, which was opened to qualified institutional investors between May 6 and May 12, 2025, was significantly oversubscribed—a development that
In a move aimed at easing the travel experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Alkauthar Travels and Tours Limited, Hajiya Rabiatu Umar, has taken proactive steps to ensure the timely collection of NUSUK cards for pilgrims under her agency in Madina. The NUSUK card, an essential identification and access
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), through its regulatory arm, NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), has formally exonerated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, of any breach of trading rules, following recent accusations suggesting she engaged in insider trading during a major share acquisition. In a letter dated
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has been officially decorated as the Patron of the Centre for Africa Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), a prestigious research institution situated at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, United Kingdom. The ceremony, held at the university’s campus in Bristol, brought together a cross-section of
Nigeria has taken a prominent position on the global stage in the ongoing campaign to overhaul health financing systems, as the country’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, delivered a compelling keynote address at a high-profile side event during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland. The
As the 2025 Hajj season gathers momentum, with thousands of Nigerian pilgrims either finalising travel plans or already en route to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a disturbing trend continues to surface beneath the white garments of ihram and the outwardly sacred journey to the Holy Land. The Hajj, widely regarded as the fifth pillar
As the sacred days of Dhul Hijjah approach, Muslims around the world prepare spiritually and physically for Eid ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival marked by devotion, sacrifice, and reflection. In many households, especially across Nigeria, questions are rising once again concerning the religious guidelines surrounding personal grooming—specifically, the act of trimming nails and cutting hair,
Lagos State has commenced a training programme on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion for 500 polytechnic students from across the South-West region. The month-long training began at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as part of efforts to promote sustainable energy and youth skill development. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation
