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One Universe, a new trusted digital marketplace designed to connect people who need services with skilled professionals, has officially launched and is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Built to solve the everyday challenge of finding reliable service providers, One Universe brings trust, convenience, and transparency into one seamless platform. From beauty and lifestyle services to technical, creative, and professional support, users can now discover verified professionals, agree on terms, and complete payments securely – all within the app. A Safer, Smarter Way to Get Things Done One Universe was created to eliminate…

Nigeria’s oil industry workers. Credit: File Oil producers and refiners across Africa have agreed to deepen cooperation on infrastructure, regulation and market integration as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) called for a pragmatic and phased approach to fuel specification harmonisation across the continent. The developments formed part of discussions at African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Week 2026 in Cape Town, where stakeholders also reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) and ARDA aimed at strengthening downstream integration and energy security. The MoU, signed by APPO Secretary General, Farid Ghezali,…

Elegbede Abiodun As part of efforts aimed at promoting gender inclusion, financial literacy and enterprise support programme for women in small and medium enterprises (smes), the Airtel Africa Foundation is changing narratives through the ‘Empower Her” initiative. Delivered locally through Airtel Nigeria, the first phase has been deployed across six locations — Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja— reaching close to 2,000 women this April. The premise is rooted in the reality that Nigeria’s smes economy runs largely on informal systems. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the informal sector…

Elegbede Abiodun The Governor said the LJLA was unveiled to bridge the critical gaps in leadership ecosystem. A summit held at the State House Banquet Hall, the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, examined key contemporary factors influencing the youth’s attitude towards leadership roles. Vice President Kashim Shettima posited that an institutionalised leadership approach should be cultivated by a nation seeking to convert the strength of its young population into national capacity. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said whether or not young people mattered in leadership was not longer a subject of debate. He asked if the leaders had started to…

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) Elegbede Abiodun “There was no innocent person there. Anybody in that location knew what they were doing. They were there for business with terrorists.” Minister said. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed in the operation were not innocent civilians but individuals actively supporting insurgents. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV yesterday, following a high-level security meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, Musa maintained that the strike was based on credible intelligence and targeted a known hub for…

Elegbede Abiodun … stating that it aligns with the stringent requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an Aerodrome Certification for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The certificate was formally handed over on Monday, April 14, 2026, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja after the airport’s full compliance with both national and international aviation safety and operational standards. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Ahmad Abba who represented the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Chris Najomo, described the development as a…

Elegbede Abiodun In Q4’25, FG Incurred N418bn Power Subsidy for Energy. The Federal Government had incurred a subsidy obligation of N418.79 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4’25 according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC). The electricity market regulator in its Q4’25 Quarterly report, noted that total amount invoiced by the GenCos for energy delivered to each DisCo and the Differential Remittance Obligation- DRO-adjusted Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) invoice to the respective DisCos during 2025/Q4, represented a N39.96 billion (-8.71%) reduction in subsidy compared to N458.75 billion in Q3’25. Government subsidy accounted for 52.30%…

L-R: Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ogun State, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Harriba Harry-Pepple; Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Board Chairman, Ogun State, Hon. Oluwaseyi Oyekan; and one of the beneficiaries at Fidelity Bank’s donation of vocational tools to women at the “Give Her Power” Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State, recently. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its recently launched “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Police Force has announced the nationwide deployment of rapid response teams to ensure tight security across all centers hosting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The move is aimed at maintaining order, preventing malpractice, and safeguarding both candidates and officials throughout the examination period. According to authorities, the security presence will include strategic patrols, surveillance, and swift intervention units positioned to respond to any emergencies or disruptions. The initiative reflects growing efforts to uphold the credibility and smooth conduct of examinations organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Meanwhile, candidates scheduled to sit…

Manny Ita  – The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled a new social welfare program, “PenCare,” aimed at improving access to healthcare for vulnerable retirees across Nigeria. The initiative, currently in its pilot phase, is designed to provide free health insurance coverage to pensioners aged 65 and above who earn a monthly pension of ₦40,000 or less. This move is part of broader efforts to strengthen social protection systems and ensure that elderly citizens, particularly those with limited financial resources, can access essential medical services without hardship. According to PenCom, the program will cover a range of basic healthcare services,…