Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oil Industry Players Find Ways To Improve Crude Output Production At Elumelu’s Leadership Forum • Players admits the challenge as theirs so the growth plan to deliver to Nigeria is a necessity. Major stakeholders in the Nigerian oil and gas industry yesterday gathered in Abuja to brainstorm on ways to chart a roadmap to accelerating Nigeria’s crude production growth, which has been hobbled for about five years. At the event, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri expressed optimism that Nigeria will easily meet the national budget’s oil production benchmark of 2.06 million bpd this year,…

Ayra Starr opens up on owning troll page before stardom Ayra Starr Ayra Starr opens up on owning troll page before stardom Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has admitted to owning a troll social media page before gaining popularity. The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, made the revelation during an appearance on the popular podcast “I Said What I Said”. According to Ayra Starr, she also had a dedicated fan page for American rapper Nicki Minaj. Ayra Starr opens up on owning troll page before stardom. “I had a troll page, I had a Nicki Minaj fan page…

Nigeria President Appoints Enyiekere As Chairman Of National Assembly Service Commission Dr Saviour Enyiekere • Other members of the board were appointed from the six geo-political zones President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Saviour Enyiekere as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Before his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the President of the Senate. On Thursday, according to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of two commission members from each of the six geo-political zones.…

Qatar, Katsina Strengthen Bilateral Ties In Key Areas Qatar, Katsina Strengthen Bilateral Ties in key area. • Qatar street launched in Katsina The Qatari Government has expressed its readiness to deepen bilateral ties with the Katsina State Government in the fields of education, health and infrastructural development. The Qatar Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, revealed this shortly after inaugurating Qatar Street, a road named after the country by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. He said the bilateral ties would enable the Qatari Government and the Katsina State Government to explore and expand the health, education and infrastructural sectors…

Aliko Dangote Lauds IBB As The Man Who Makes Private Sector Thrive In Nigeria Aliko Dangote … IBB, the man who makes private sector thrive in Nigeria. The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, for implementing policies that liberated the private sector in Nigeria during his regime. Dangote made this statement on Thursday during the unveiling of the book “A Journey in Service”, the autobiography of the former Head of State. The event also served as a fundraiser for the IBB Presidential…

FG starts dualisation of Lokoja-Benin road Umahi FG starts dualisation of Lokoja-Benin road. The federal government has launched the dualization of the Obajana Junction-Benin Road following the termination of contracts for Sections II, III, and IV last year due to non-performance and expiration of contract terms. The previously revoked contracts were re-awarded, and construction was officially flagged off in Ekpoma, Edo State, on Wednesday. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, disclosed that after briefing President Bola Tinubu on the road’s condition, the President ordered a permanent solution using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, which guarantees durability for 50-100 years.…

Tinubu Applauds IBB For Accepting MKO Abiola As Winner Of June 12 Elections Tinubu has applauded IBB for finally accepting MKO Abiola as winner of June 12 elections. President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ” A Journey in Service,” and the fundraising for the IBB Presidential Library Project, saluted the former leader’s contribution to the country’s history and development.…

Forbes Ranking: Dangote,World’s 86th Wealthiest Person, 1st in Africa Aliko Dangote Forbes Ranking: Dangote,World’s 86th Wealthiest Person, 1st in Africa Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly doubled to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. Forbes had ranked Aliko Dangote as the 144th richest person in the world in 2024 with $13.4 billion. Forbes estimates Dangote’s net worth at $23.9 billion, primarily due to his 92.3 percent stake in Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. At 67 years old, Dangote is once again one…

CBN maintains 27.5% interest rate CBN gov, Yemi Cardoso. CBN has maintained 27.5% interest rate. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 per cent. The Governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday after the 299th MPC meeting in Abuja. “The Committee was unanimous in its agreement to hold all parameters,” he said. This pause in rate comes after six consecutive hikes recorded in 2024.

IBB restored Gowon’s rank, honour Gowon and IBB IBB restored Gowon’s rank and honour while in the military. Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has expressed thanks to the ex-military president, Ibrahim Babangida, for restoring his rank and honour. Speaking at a book presentation by the former military president on Thursday in Abuja, Gowon acknowledged that Babangida saved him from treason charges. The elder statesman also appreciated Babangida for their long-standing friendship and his contributions to Nigeria’s development. Gowon said, “I had a very rough time in government; I was even charged with treason. Later, President Shagari rescinded…