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Manny Ita – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed that the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Pipeline project is progressing as scheduled and is expected to commence gas supply to Abuja by July. The development marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to boost domestic gas utilization, improve energy access, and support industrial growth across key northern corridors. Once operational, the AKK Pipeline is projected to enhance power generation capacity, reduce reliance on alternative fuels, and stimulate economic activities in connected regions. The project is a critical component of the federal government’s broader gas infrastructure expansion strategy. In…

Manny Ita  –  The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has firmly denied allegations that he was offered a bribe to facilitate the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as completely baseless and unfounded. Ogundoyin made this clarification amid growing rumors circulating on social media and within political circles, which suggested that certain individuals were attempting to influence members of the Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor. He emphasized that no such offer was made to him or, to his knowledge, to any member of the House. The Speaker reaffirmed the Assembly’s…

Manny Ita  – Music icons Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Sade Adu have made history as the first African artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a landmark moment for African representation in global music. Fela Kuti, the revolutionary creator of Afrobeat, was honored for his groundbreaking sound that blended jazz, funk, and traditional African rhythms, alongside his fearless political activism. His music, which boldly addressed corruption and social injustice, continues to influence artists worldwide and remains deeply relevant decades after its release. Sade Adu, known for her smooth fusion of soul, jazz, and pop, was…

President Bola Tinubu. Credit: File The agreement followed a facility tour of the company’s integrated steel plant, where the Nigerian delegation inspected operations spanning Direct Reduced Iron, pig iron, billets, and ductile iron pipe production. The Federal Government has secured a fresh $1bn steel investment commitment as part of efforts to accelerate industrialisation, with total foreign direct investment in the steel sector rising above $2.2bn under President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda. The latest deal was sealed on Tuesday in Kolkata, India, where the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rashmi…

President Bola Tinubu unveils NRS corporate headquarters. Credit: Dada Olusegun | X Elegbede Abiodun President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday tasked the Nigeria Revenue Service to embody trust, ensure fairness, and demonstrate that government can be accountable and responsive in its operations, as he inaugurated the agency’s new headquarters in Abuja. In his keynote address at the ceremony held at the NRS headquarters in Abuja, the President said the Service must earn the confidence of Nigerians at home and respect abroad through transparent and equitable revenue administration. “You must embody trust and ensure fairness and demonstrate that government can be accountable,…

Elegbede Abiodun Polaris Bank has graduated 58 exceptional new hires from its flagship Polaris Graduate Intensive Training (PGIT) and Polaris Tech Ignite Programme (PTIP), reinforcing its commitment to building world-class talent in Nigeria. The ceremony, attended by senior leadership and invited guests, celebrated a highly selective cohort drawn from over 10,000 applicants – placing them among the top 0.58% who successfully made the cut. The milestone underscores the bank’s rigorous standards in identifying and grooming future leaders. Addressing the graduates, Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kayode Lawal, delivered a compelling charge centered on continuous learning and adaptability in a fast-evolving industry. “Never…

Elegbede Abiodun Trump had said that there was no religious intent behind it. United States President Donald Trump has rejected accusations that he shared a controversial AI-generated image that depicted him in a Jesus-like appearance, following widespread criticism online. The image, which circulated on his Truth Social account before being deleted, showed a figure resembling Trump in flowing robes and radiant light, with outstretched hands in a pose some interpreted as religious symbolism. The post sparked backlash, with critics describing it as inappropriate and offensive. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump dismissed the interpretation, insisting the image had been…

Elegbede Abiodun Among other things, aiming at strengthening economic empowerment across the continent. Momentum is building ahead of the inaugural Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards, scheduled to take place on May 8, 2026, in Lagos, as organisers unveiled what industry observers describe as one of the most ambitious continental recognition platforms dedicated to women shaping Africa’s financial ecosystem. Organised under the theme “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance”, the conference will convene more than 200 high-value participants, including senior banking executives, policymakers, innovators, regulators, development finance professionals, and institutional leaders from Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra…

Electric buses Federal Government has granted a waiver on import duties for electric vehicles and mass transit buses as measures to ease inflation caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians and boost affordability The development is contained in a statement in an X post on April 13, 2026, by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. Olusegun noted that the move was part of the new fiscal measures aimed at easing economic pressure on Nigerians and curbing inflationary pressures following the President’s directive to key economic officials. Olusegun said the Tinubu administration approved a…

Elegbede Abiodun The MTN CHAMPS Season 4 train made its final stop in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, with the Grand Final officially unveiled at a press conference held on Monday, April 13. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, sports administration, and corporate organisations, all reaffirming their commitment to grassroots athletics development in Nigeria. Top Dignitaries in Attendance Among the notable dignitaries present were Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke; General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Tunde Ajibike; and Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) Special Adviser (South), HRM Jacob Dairo Olutayo. Also…