Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-year old Premier League record Erling Haaland Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-year old Premier League record Erling Haaland produced the 100th goal contribution of his Premier League career by scoring for Manchester City against Brighton on Saturday. Haaland converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute of the game to net his 84th league goal since joining City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. That, added to his 16 Premier League assists, saw Haaland become the first player to be directly involved in 100 goals before reaching 100 appearances. Prior to Saturday, Alan Shearer held…

Ilaje Community Demolition: Group Demands Justice Ilaje Community Demolition: Group Demands Justice Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide on Wednesday condemned the recent demolition of Ilaje Otumara Community in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, describing it as inhumane and unlawful. Mr Iwamitigha Irowainu, President of the group, during a news conference in Lagos said that over 500,000 residents had been rendered homeless following the demolition. He alleged that the demolition was carried out by Lagos State Government in collaboration with traditional rulers and land grabbers, without regard for human lives or property. According to Irowainu, the community had over 5,000 houses and…

Only Flare incident, No explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery – NNPC Port Harcourt Refinery Only flare incident, no explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that what occurred was a flare incident, which has since been fully contained. He also revealed that there is no danger or health hazard to staff, the surrounding communities, or the environment as a result of the flare.…

Dangote refinery stops naira sale of petroleum products The Dangote Refinery Dangote refinery stops naira sale of petroleum products Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in naira. In a statement on Wednesday, the management said it took the decision to avoid a mismatch between the refinery’s sales proceeds and its crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in naira have exceeded the value of naira-denominated crude we have received. As a result, we must temporarily adjust our sales currency to align with our crude…

Proper consultation done before declaring state of emergency – National Assembly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Proper consultation done before declaring state of emergency – National Assembly The National Assembly has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu consulted the legislature before considering the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement, said that the National Assembly was duly consulted by the President. Rotimi said that the leadership of the National Assembly, including the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio;…

Apapa Port gets N18.9b daily revenue collection – Customs Containers at Apapa port Apapa Port gets N18.9b daily revenue collection – Customs The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised its daily revenue to N18.9 billion at Apapa Port, breaking the previous record of N18.2 billion achieved in October. The revenue collected on March 14, 2025, stands out as the highest in the history of the command. The Area Controller of the Apapa command, Dr Babatunde Olomu, said dedication to duty, sustenance of compliance as a norm and promotion of industrial harmony in Apapa Port, contributed to the achievement. “Our…

Court rejects NNPCL’s objection against Dangote Refinery over licence Dangote Refinery Court rejects NNPCL’s objection against Dangote Refinery over licence The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) preliminary objection against a suit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over oil import licence dispute. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, yesterday, dismissed the objection on the grounds that the application was incompetent. Justice Ekwo held that the NNPCL ought to have filed a defence in the form of a counter affidavit to the Dangote Refinery’s originating process before objecting.…

UBA introduces Afrigo Card for domestic payments United Bank for Africa (UBA) UBA introduces Afrigo Card for domestic payments United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the Afrigo Card, a revolutionary domestic card scheme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s payments landscape. Afrigo Card, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), offers an alternative to international card schemes, empowering customers with seamless, naira-denominated transactions tailored to the local market. A statement by the bank says: “It has been designed to offer a secure, affordable and accessible alternative for everyday transactions in…

FG aims at ₦300bn in March 2025 bond auction Bond auction FG aims at ₦300bn in March 2025 bond auction The Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced plans to raise N300 billion for the Federal Government through its March 2025 bond auction. The initiative is part of a broader plan to raise up to N1.8 trillion from the bond market during the first quarter of 2025 in an effort to bridge the fiscal deficit, while providing investment opportunities for both institutional and individual investors. The DMO in a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday said the bond auction,…

Sokoto, for improved data collection, integrates NIN into NSR Sokoto, for improved data collection, integrates NIN into NSR Sokoto state government has commenced processes of integrating National Identification Number (NIN) into National Social Register (NSR) for improved data collections. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planing, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, stated this at a 3-day step down training of 115 Enumerators, Community Development Officers and Grievance Readiness Officers in Sokoto on Tuesday. Zayyana underscored the importance of data on proper planing, noting that the training marked a significant milestone in the effort towards strengthening the social protection system in the…