Author: Olakunle Oke
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a strategic summit scheduled for July 23–24, 2025, aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges surrounding petrol pricing and distribution. This crucial forum will be hosted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) as part of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week. Speaking during the […]
Leaders across Nigeria’s financial sector are celebrating the newly enacted Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, describing it as a transformative legal framework that could propel the country toward a $1 trillion economy. The legislation, passed at the 2025 Annual Business Summit of the Capital Market Solicitors Association (CMSA) in Lagos, has been widely praised for […]
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, widely known by his nickname “Dodo Mayana,” has passed away at the age of 61. He died in Lagos during the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed by ex-international Waidi Akanni, who stated that Rufai’s remains have been transferred to […]
Nigerian Muslims joined the rest of the Muslim world in celebrating the beginning of the Islamic new year (hijrah) on Thursday, 26th June, 2025. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has lamented that whereas the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria did not declare the day as a public holiday, several […]
— Experts, regulators, and industry leaders converge to tackle food safety challenges in Nigeria In a concerted effort to bolster consumer protection and strengthen food industry standards, stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain gathered for the 2025 Food Safety Workshop, held in Lagos in collaboration with DIDOMI Company Limited. Themed “Food Safety First: Protecting […]
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reiterated its commitment to empowering over 12 million artisans and technicians across Nigeria, recognizing them as vital engines for inclusive economic growth and national industrial transformation. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit in Abuja, BOI Managing Director Olasupo Olusi, represented by Executive Director Mabel Ndagi, highlighted the […]
At the opening of the 94th ECOWAS Council of Ministers session in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and current ECOWAS Chairman, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued a firm warning against the region’s continued economic dependence on former colonial powers. Tuggar urged West African nations to prioritize regional trade, accelerate infrastructure development, and strengthen collective self-reliance […]
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Wednesday received 119 looted artefacts returned from the Netherlands, describing the moment as a spiritual and cultural triumph against persistent efforts by what he termed an international cartel seeking to re-loot the kingdom’s treasures. Speaking emotionally at the Benin Royal Palace, the revered monarch expressed profound […]
Smart farming, also known as precision agriculture, has been proposed as a key solution to address food insecurity in Nigeria. This was a major takeaway from the maiden edition of the Smart Agri-Tech Summit, organized by Smart Farm Initiative. The summit’s theme, “The Future of Smart Farming: Embracing Technology for Sustainable Agriculture,” highlighted the importance […]
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group and founder of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has hinted at a significant transformation in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. He described the upcoming move as a “major shakedown,” not related to fuel price cuts, but rather a complete restructuring of the sector. Speaking after President Bola Tinubu’s […]
