Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria has lost an estimated $226.734 billion following the suspension of crude oil production in Ogoni land since 1993, the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited has said. The firm, which oversees the maintenance of the Trans Niger Pipeline, described the resumption of oil production in the area as a national priority, with the potential to generate over 500,000 barrels per day from Oil Mining Lease 11. The General Manager, Community and Government Relations, PINL, Dr Akpos Mezeh, disclosed this during the company’s monthly stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He noted that OML-11, which comprises about 96 oil wells, has…

L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Deputy Controller of Corrections, Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Dr. Sunday Igwe; Team Lead, Human Resources and Business Partner, East & South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osayi Uwumarongie; and President, Legacy Inductees Class of 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc, Darlington Okereke; during Fidelity Bank’s donation of food and essential items to Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre, in Enugu State recently.  Elegbede Abiodun Some of the items donated by the Legacy class include a range of food supplies such as garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk, and other essential consumables. Tier one…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Romuald Wadagni following his reported landslide victory in the presidential election in Benin Republic, signaling a new chapter in the country’s leadership. In a statement released by the Presidency, Tinubu commended Wadagni on what he described as a decisive mandate from the people, noting that the outcome reflects public confidence in his vision and leadership capacity. The Nigerian leader also praised the peaceful conduct of the electoral process, highlighting it as a positive sign for democratic consolidation in the West African sub-region. Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral…

The musician encourages balance in relationships.  Songster Omawunmi, born Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf has addressed modern dating trends and the common opinion that they have become transactional. In a chat with Pulse, she noted that even though the mechanics of relationships are different in modern times, relationships have always been transactional. The ‘Megbele’ singer notes that women “have had long throat since the beginning of time.” She said, “… but our transactional was different because if it was all those like secondary school to uni days of holding hands or crushing on a girl or a boy, you know, you just…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the immediate trial of officers implicated in a viral video showing the extortion of civilians using Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines in Delta State, in a move aimed at reinforcing discipline and restoring public trust. The directive followed widespread outrage on social media after footage surfaced showing uniformed officers allegedly forcing individuals to transfer money through PoS terminals under duress. The video, which quickly gained traction online, sparked condemnation from citizens and civil society groups, many of whom described the act as a blatant abuse of power and a troubling evolution of street-level…

Manny Ita  – Tension has gripped parts of Benue State following the reported abduction of 14 candidates sitting for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in what has become another troubling security incident affecting students in Nigeria. According to local sources, the victims—mostly teenagers—were on their way to an examination centre when armed men intercepted their vehicle along a vulnerable route. The attackers reportedly forced the candidates and others in the vehicle into the bush at gunpoint, leaving behind a scene that has since drawn outrage and fear among residents. The incident occurred amid heightened movement of students across…

Elegbede Abiodun • FG aims to bridge the gap of housing deficit. The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday received documents and keys to the newly-acquired National Housing Programme Estate at Ogbondoroko in Asa local government area, effecing official transfer of ownership of the estate from the federal government to the state government. Represented by the commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola, the governor said the acquisition of the estate would reduce housing deficit in the state and provide sustainable housing for Kwarans. “We are here this afternoon to receive the Federal Ministry of Housing and…

Elegbede Abiodun … says the increase comes as pressure mounts from players for a greater share of revenues. Prize money at this year’s French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), ‌organisers said on Thursday. The increase of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 continues a steady rise in player earnings at the claycourt Grand Slam. The organisers have in recent years focused on boosting prize money across all rounds, not only for the champions but also for players eliminated in the early stages, amid growing calls within the sport for a…

MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The telecom giant disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, stating that the move is necessary to comply with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. Xtratime, widely used by prepaid subscribers, allows customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. In the disclosure signed by Company Secretary Uto Ukpanah, the firm confirmed the halt, noting, “MTN…

Stanbic IBTC Pensions has become the overall winner of the 12th UBA Pensions Annual Sports Tournament held at the Upbeat Recreational Centre in Lekki, Lagos The tournament brought together pension professionals and senior industry stakeholders for a day of spirited competition, networking, and celebration, and drew massive participation from across Nigeria’s pension industry, with executive directors and managing directors from numerous institutions in attendance. A total of 57 medals were awarded across the tournament’s various events with Stanbic IBTC Pensions claiming the overall championship for the second time in a row, while Citizens Pensions finished second position and FCMB Pensions…