In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to move quickly on developing their assets while engaging responsibly with host communities. The post NUPRC wants PPL holders to fast-trac…

The chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called for stronger collaboration between the capital market and insurance industry to mobilise long-term capital, deepen financial inclusion and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The post NGX chair seeks capital market, insurance partnership to dri…

The Forum of Power and Energy Commissioners in Nigeria (FPECN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s electricity sector reforms, describing the decentralisation of the power market as a far-reaching step that can transform the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The post Forum backs Tinubu’s power sector reforms…

Organised Private Sector leaders and economists have projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee will most likely retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent when it meets on Monday and Tuesday, citing heightened geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on inflation. The stakehol…

…Minister of Foreign Affairs.” Others listed included the “Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Auditor-General for the Federation and Chairman, Fiscal Responsibility Commission.” Th…

The managements of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), have resolved to deepen collaboration between the two agencies. This was the discussion when the General Manager, (Transmission), TCN Kano Region, M.K Bello, received the Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Muh…

Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye spotted enjoying dinner together in Italy after first meeting in Paris (Video) American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship after they were spotted together during a luxury waterfront dinner in Ven…

…political vision and ambition which by extension aligns with the greatest good of the Nigerian nation, which on a happy note, constitutes the primary aim of the group.He therefore pledged his readiness to devote every ounce of his energy time and financial resources to the task which he described as very crucial not on…

…which of the two major issues in the news last week is most troubling for the average Nigerian. Is it the federal government’s announcement-and subsequent reversal-of an 82 per cent increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees, from N27,500 to N50,000 per candidate beginning in 2027? Or is it the court-ordered forfeitur…

The Senate has finally given voice to a national outrage that has simmered for too long: Nigeria’s policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating so-called repentant Boko Haram fighters without doing them justice. It has outlived whatever limited utility its creators may once have claimed. A programme that begins with surr…

By YINKA ADETUTU About six months after assuming office as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan is pursuing a strategy centred on regulatory certainty, faster decision-making, operational efficiency, and transparent governance. The early signs are re…

…attackers were unstoppable, but because the hard decisions had never been rehearsed. As Nigeria’s digital economy, and Africa’s with it, races ahead on instant payments, mobile banking, and digital lending, that lesson has only sharpened. Cybersecurity can no longer be viewed as a back-office technology concern. It has…

…report, Kano state governor Abba Yusuf held a meeting with Senator Rufai Hanga of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as discussions around Hanga's possible defection to the APC continued to gather momentum. Governor Yusuf met with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's ally at his Abuja office on Friday, July 17, 2026.It was gat…

…Ayodele Ismail absent without leave following an unexplained departure from the clubThe Nigerian club linked the player's disappearance to an unprofessional Egyptian-based agent connected to AMB Sports ManagementShooting Stars announced it would pursue the matter through official football regulatory channelsFind it fas…

…for education has continued to inspire hope and shape the aspirations of countless young Nigerians. She noted that his words, actions, and consistent investments in human capital have reinforced the belief that education remains the most powerful catalyst for building a prosperous and inclusive nation. The university s…

Ayoola said the Nigerian community was confident that the ambassador-designate would consolidate the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Poland through increased cooperation in trade, investment, education, technology and cultural exchanges.He said, “We are delighted to receive you in Poland and are confident…

…candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, declaring that he would grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected governor in 2027. Adebutu made the remarks during a meeting with the Egba Traditional Council at the A…

…Stella Damasus and one of her daughters, Angelica Aboderin, has grabbed the attention of Nigerians on social media. The actress and her daughter recorded a video where they engaged in a challenge that allows fans to know them better. However, most viewers were shocked at how alike mother and daughter look in the video…

Go and take care of your pregnant girlfriend - Nigerian woman warns man to stay away from her underage sister A Nigerian woman, Victoria Ene Ejeh, has issued a stern warning to one Alome Emmanuel, telling him to stay away from her underage sister. Victoria, who gave the warning in a Facebook post alleged that she has h…

"It's never too late" - Nigerian father of five graduates as nurse at 64 A 64-year-old Nigerian man who recently graduated as a nurse in the United Kingdom says he hopes his journey shows you are never too old to get a degree. John Adesoye, who grew up in Nigeria, worked as an electronics technician in Greece before mo…

16-year-old Nigerian boy d!es after entering lake in UK Police have named a 16-year-old boy who d!ed after getting into difficulty in a lake in Lincoln, United Kingdom. Iretomiwa Abiodun Micheal, also known as Tomiwa, was rescued from Swanholme Lakes on 9 July, 2026 and d!ed later in hospital, Lincolnshire Police said…

…the PDP, which disclosed on Sunday that it had already begun the process, told the Nigerian Tribune that it has the capacity to complete the uploads within the deadline. “As a matter of fact, we have our access codes and we have already started uploading these names. We have strategically positioned sufficient manpower…

…of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, has disclosed that Nigeria requires about $5 billion and 200,000 hectares of land to fully implement the Sugar Backward Integration Programme. Bakrin made the disclosure during the 2026 revenue monitoring exercise organised by the House of Representativ…

…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Filling stations across Nigeria have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, following a rise in depot loading prices to around N1,200 per…

…approved the appointment of Moshood Akinwande as President of the Surveyors Council of NigeriaTwo Oyo State representatives, Olusoji Adeoye and Olaribigbe Shiyanbola, were also named as council membersThe new council is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the SGF's Hall in AbujaFind it fast with o…