There is an alarming urgency regarding the future of Nigeria’s public university system. Recent statements from President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Osodeke, during the ASUU State of the Nation conference in Abuja, underscore this reality.…
By Kunle Ajibogun Otunba Yomi Akingbade is a scion of the popular Akingbade family in the ancient city of Akure, the capital of Ondo state. He is a direct son of Chief Akinleye John Akingbade, a renowned cocoa merchant. The…
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and its joint venture partners, NNPC Ltd, TotalEnergies Ltd, and Eni have inked a Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) for the Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical project in Bayelsa State. This landmark agreement, supervised by…
To end the week, the stock market rebounded from previous losses, gaining N74 billion. Investor interest in MTN Nigeria, FBN Holdings, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and other equities lifted the market. Notably, the market capitalisation opened at N56.014 trillion,…
…Crisis intensifies as court bars PDP from sacking Damagum The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as factional Acting National Chairman, Ahmed Mohammed, has accepted his appointment in a letter to party members.…
Techno Oil Ltd has bagged the Bank of Industry (BoI) award for high ethical standards and integrity in their business operations. The company was honoured alongside May & Baker, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Poly Products Nigeria Ltd., Falcon Corporation Ltd., Lucky Fibre…
A consortium of energy companies comprising of Eterna Plc, Masters Energy, Techno Oil, Quest Oil, Rahamaniyya, Ibafon Oil, and First Deep Water Limited are set to unveil a Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), the country’s largest jet fuel depot.…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Simonpeter, for importing 13.30kg of heroin worth over N3.192bn. Oguejiofor was arrested on October 7, 2024, while attempting to…
By SodiqAdelakun Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister KeirStarmer, urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation. The petition was submitted on behalf of Professor AdebanjiAkintoye, leader…
…Intends to create 20,000 jobs, boost economy By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola at the weekend, unveiled Ogun State-owned Gateway Inland Dry Port, Shoderu at Kajola in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, saying…
