Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwean get $150,000 cash incentive to defeat Super Eagles  Zimbabwean get $150,000 cash incentive to defeat Super Eagles The Super Eagles’ qualification campaign have taken another twist, as their upcoming opponents, Zimbabwe players, have been promised a $150,000 cash incentive to pull off a shock win against the Cheetahs of Benin and the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Originally, the Warriors, including their technical crew and support staff, were expected to receive $150,000 from the Zimbabwean government if they defeated Benin on Thursday. The encounter ended 2-2. Another $150,000 has been earmarked should they…

Petrol imports rise to 154m litres weekly Crude oil Petrol imports rise to 154m litres weekly …said some persons were aggrieved by the continuous reduction in petrol prices by the Dangote refinery and only used monopolistic talks to bring back importation as an alternative. Seven vessels carrying imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, are expected to berth at seaports along the nation’s borders between Monday, March 17, and Sunday, March 23, Saturday. According to a document obtained from the Nigerian Port Authority on Thursday, these vessels carrying 115,000 metric tonnes representing 154.22 million litres of PMS will bring in…

Glo to honour late NBA legend FILE: Globacom outlet Nigerian telecom operator, Globacom, has revealed plans to celebrate the late Congolese-American basketball legend and philanthropist, Dikembe Mutombo, on the Cable News Network International’s magazine programme, African Voices Playmakers. The programme, sponsored by the data solutions provider, will highlight Mutombo’s remarkable career in the NBA and his lasting impact as a mentor and philanthropist. The 30-minute episode will premiere on Saturday (today) at 7:30 a.m., with a repeat the same day at 11 a.m. While broadcasts are also scheduled for Sunday and Monday, viewers will also have the opportunity to…

Balarabe commissions $2.9m Japan-funded waste recycling equipment The Minister of Environment, Mr. Balarabe Lawal.     PHOTO: Twitter Balarabe commissions $2.9m Japan-funded waste recycling equipment Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has said that the commitment to circular economy principles in reducing waste, reusing materials, and prioritising recycling would remain at the forefront of Nigeria’s environmental agenda to ensure minimal environmental impact. Lawal gave the assurance during the commissioning of $2.9 million Japanese government-funded waste recycling equipment at Environmental Expressions Ltd., a waste recycling company in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The equipment, Plastic Manufacturing Technology Upgrade under the UNIDO project,…

Sole administrator says Rivers withheld LG allocations released Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). Sole administrator says Rivers withheld LG allocations released The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations. The former Chief of Naval Staff made this known during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Ibas stated that necessary steps would be taken to promptly pay workers’ salaries and also expressed concern over the delay in salary payments across local government areas, acknowledging the struggles…

Nigeria’s restoration dependent on convincing security, economic reforms, citizenry Nigeria’s restoration dependent on convincing security, economic reforms, citizenry • Nigeria needs to champion mediation efforts of AU and ECOWAS to be a strong voice on the continent. Public policy experts at Nextier have stated that Nigeria’s ebbing influence as a diplomatic power house in Africa can be remedied by bolstering internal security with modern military architecture, strengthen democratic and anti-corruption institutions. In their latest research report titled ‘Nigeria’s waning influence: Can the Giant of Africa Reclaim Its Diplomatic Might?’ Nextier also advised that Nigeria must lead international mediation efforts of…

9mobile debunks shutdown rumours, promises enhanced services 9mobile 9mobile debunks shutdown rumours, promises enhanced services Telecommunications company, 9mobile, has refuted what it called false and misleading rumours suggesting a shutdown of its operations in Nigeria. The management of 9mobile made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lagos. 9mobile said that the claims were entirely baseless and aimed at causing unnecessary panic among its valued subscribers. “We understand that some customers have recently faced challenges, particularly with Mobile Number Portability, a service that enables seamless network switching. “We want to clarify that 9mobile has never restricted customers from porting…

Nigeria, Canada in code-sharing deal to improve aviation experience Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Nigeria, Canada in code-sharing deal to improve aviation experience The Federal Government and the Canadian government have signed a code-sharing agreement to boost efficiency in the aviation industry. The Special Adviser on digital media Gbenga Saka, to the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, announced on his X page on Friday. Code-sharing is a practice in the airline industry where two airlines enter into an agreement that allows one to sell seats on a flight operated by the other. The agreement…

IWD: NNPCL promotes women empowerment in ‘She-Fix 2025’ technical fields Managing Director of NNPC Retail, Huub Stokman NNPCL promotes women empowerment in ‘She-Fix 2025’ technical fields • Aims to empower women so as to drive economic progress and innovation The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity in technical fields through its flagship event, She-Fix 2025, to empower women in the automotive, technical, and energy sectors. The initiative, held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, themed, “Driving Diversity and Powering Progress”, was held in Lagos. According to a statement issued on Friday, the event…

Ogun prepares to generate electricity from 9MW hydro power plant Ogun prepares to generate electricity from 9MW hydro power plant Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state government is considering generating electricity from the 9 Megawatts hydro power plant, located within the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. The governor stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of facilities at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on Friday. Abiodun said that his administration is already in alliance with the Bureau of Public Enterprises on the modalities for the takeover. He said that taking over the hydropower plant would boost…