Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s crude oil production has hit its highest level in more than six years, with the country exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries production quota for the fourth consecutive month, buoyed by improved operational stability and fewer disruptions to oil infrastructure. With the latest figures released on Sunday in Abuja by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, it showed that the country’s average crude oil production rose to 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026, while condensate output stood at 0.18 million barrels per day, bringing total crude oil and condensate production to 1,735,398 barrels per day.…

Nigeria’s healthcare sector received a major boost on Friday as Dangote Cement Plc commissioned a multimillion-naira hospital in Obajana, Kogi State. The commissioning ceremony also featured the conferment of traditional chieftaincy titles on the group managing director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak; the plant director of the Obajana Plant, Azad Nawabuddin; head of Social Performance, Wakeel Olayiwola; general manager Social Performance, Obajana, Ademola Adeyemi, as well as the head Human Resource and Admin and Dangote Packaging Limited, Bashir Uba. Pathak was conferred with the prestigious title of Mayegun of Obajana Kingdom, while Engr. Nawabuddin and Olayiwola received the traditional…

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced the listing of its $450 million Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond with a Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The transaction is the world’s first ICMA-designated Nature Bond from a commercial bank – and globally the first use-of-proceeds green bond to carry ICMA’s Nature Bond secondary designation. The bond is designed to support eligible lending across three categories – Sustainable Primary Production, Sustainable Agri-Processing, and Water Supply and Sanitation – in 24 markets within Ecobank’s operating footprint, with lending concentrated in nature-and biodiversity-priority markets. It also reflects Ecobank’s wider role in…

Abuja, Nigeria – Nestlé Nigeria and Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) reiterate their existing eight-year partnership to advance youth entrepreneurship and empowerment across the country. Building on a robust history of collaboration, the alliance continues to transform ideas into viable businesses, nurture innovation, and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development Nestlé Nigeria has restated its commitment to building ecosystems that support young Nigerians to turn ideas into viable businesses and contribute to national development. The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Victoria Uwadoka, made this known during the National Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Summit, YEEP 2026, recently organised…

Consistent with the trademark of Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye – fondly known as Mommy GO and globally renowned for her sacrificial giving, the RCCG commemorates her 78th birthday, today, July 13, 2026 with a series of spiritual, humanitarian and developmental programs. The activities, which are scheduled to hold in Redemption City, Ogun State, are designed to honor her decades of dedicated service to God, humanity and the Church, while also extending the impact of her ministry through healthcare, education and infrastructure development. A major highlight of the birthday activities will be a Hymn Service scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026,…

Stanley Nwabali Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has decided to return to South African club Chippa United ahead of the 2026/27 season, five months after exit. The 30-year-old rejoins the Chilli Boys after spending several months away from competitive football following his departure from the club in February 2026, a period that affected his place in Nigeria’s senior national team. Chippa United announced Nwabali’s return on Sunday via its official social media channels. “Chippa United Football Club is delighted to welcome @nwabali32 back to the Chilli Boys,” the club posted. In a follow-up statement, the club added, “After taking time…

* The scoring was opened in the sixth minute by Mary Akpan Dunstan. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in a thrilling second-leg encounter at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, completing an 8-5 aggregate triumph to claim one of Africa’s four qualification slots for the global tournament. Nigeria entered the decisive fixture holding a narrow 3-2 advantage from the first leg, which was played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, where Benin had stunned the home crowd through…

Dennis Aidelodje (centre), Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Rite Foods Limited, receives the National Sustainability Awards 2026 for Best Food Processing Carbonated Drink Formulation and Clean Energy Company of the Year from representatives of the National Sustainability Achievements Awards during the presentation ceremony in Lagos. Rite Foods Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry, has been honoured with the National Sustainability Achievements Awards 2026 in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable manufacturing, product innovation, environmental stewardship, and responsible corporate leadership. The company received the recognition following recommendations by the Awards Technical Committee, which selected Rite Foods…

2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up has been confirmed following Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland and England’s 2-1 win against Norway. France became the first team to secure a place in the last four after defeating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday, before Spain joined them with a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday. England booked their place on Saturday after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 2-1 extra-time comeback victory over Norway in Miami. The final semi-final berth went to defending champions Argentina, who defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday. Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julian Alvarez…

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani talks during the opening ceremony of Plenary Session of the High-Level Summit of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Doha on December 4, 2012. Credit: AFP … funeral prayers would take place on Sunday evening. Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, prompting condolences from Nigeria and other countries. Qatar’s government announced his death on Sunday, describing the former ruler as a national figure whose leadership transformed the Gulf nation. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree…