Author: Mujeedat
Brent crude is heading for its biggest monthly rise on record amid escalating Middle East tensions, with global markets on edge as the conflict threatens key shipping chokepoints and supply routes. The price surge comes as U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, driven by fears over disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Brent futures ended Monday up 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $112.78 a barrel, having earlier climbed more than $4 to a high of $116.89. WTI futures gained $3.24, or 3.3%, closing…
Nigeria’s natural gas production has risen from about 6.8 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2023 to 7.5 bcf/d in 2025, reflecting a deliberate push to make gas a central pillar of the country’s energy and economic transformation. Speaking at the Decade of Gas and World Bank Ministerial Roundtable and workshop in Abuja, the Coordinating Director of the Decade of Gas Secretariat, Ed Ubong, said the growth stems from tighter collaboration among government institutions, regulators, investors, and industry players. Ubong disclosed that Nigeria has reaffirmed its ambition to scale up gas output to 12 bcf/d in the market by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven new federal commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC), pending confirmation by the National Assembly. The moves are part of efforts to fill existing vacancies and strengthen governance across key agencies. Dr Ida, who holds a Master’s in Banking and Finance from the University of Ibadan (1983) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Abuja (2003), brings extensive public‑sector experience to the role. He previously served as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State, a Permanent Secretary in…
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Port Harcourt Section 103 has moved to position well intervention as a key lever for reversing Nigeria’s declining oil production, as it holds the Well Intervention Summit (WIS) 2026 from 31 March to 1 April 2026 at the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt. With output slipping due to ageing wells, deferred maintenance, high intervention costs, and rising capital constraints, SPE says the summit offers a platform to promote smarter, more efficient ways of squeezing more value from existing oil assets rather than chasing new exploration alone. Chairman of the SPE…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians across the country to remain vigilant against violence, even as it condemned the deadly attacks that disrupted Palm Sunday celebrations in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State. In a statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the incident as a grievous distortion of a sacred day, when what should have been a time of worship and reflection turned into a scene of bloodshed. According to the statement, armed assailants, reportedly operating in large numbers, infiltrated the civilian community wearing uniforms resembling those of…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olukunle Oluseye Nafiu, has charged 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Corps Members to uphold the values they imbibed during their one‑year service and remain committed to personal growth and nation‑building. Speaking at the passing‑out ceremony, Nafiu congratulated the Corps Members on their successful completion of the mandatory national service, commending their resilience, patriotism, discipline, and dedication throughout the year. He praised their contributions across communities nationwide, noting that their impact has been both visible and meaningful. “The occasion offers a unique opportunity to, once again, commend your resilience,…
Delta State Government has intensified efforts to apprehend those behind the harassment of young women in Ozoro, while pledging psychosocial support and broader protection for victims. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed that the governor has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute all culpable persons. Aniagwu, speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, said the incident, widely circulated on social media, was a criminal act unconnected to the Ozoro cultural festival. He described the youths’ actions as a deviation from acceptable conduct, stressing that they “went out of scope” and engaged in behaviour…
The Group of Seven (G7) is stepping up coordinated efforts to cushion the global economy from surging oil prices and supply disruptions linked to the Iran‑led Middle East conflict. Finance ministers, central bankers, and energy officials have agreed to take “all necessary measures” to stabilize energy markets, paving the way for possible releases of emergency oil stocks and targeted fiscal support to blunt the impact on consumers and businesses. At the center of the G7 strategy is the planned use of strategic petroleum reserves, a move already flagged by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has outlined a framework for…
Stands Out in Grassroots Leadership in Anambra East & West Federal Constituency Anambra State, Nigeria — An impeccable, comprehensive, and independent investigation conducted among grassroots people by the African Writers Centre (AWC) across communities in Anambra East and West Federal Constituency of Anambra State has identified Amb. Dr. John Metchie as a patriot who has what it takes to represent the people of the Constituency at any level of government in Nigeria. Metchie was generally described as a silent and transformative community development enthusiast, passionate, impactful, and visible in grassroots leadership in Anambra East and West Federal Constituency, with a…
Oh, My Heart Bleeds! I am still in a dreamland! What ordinarily should be a celebration of the Isoko culture…a cultural heritage preserved by decades of glamour and glitz; a culture that defines the proud heritage of my people of Isoko; a culture that binds and celebrates my race, placing us on the global map of rich heritage, is being desecrated by those that ordinarily should have been handed over the baton of honour but who rather chose otherwise. As a proud Isoko woman, media broadcaster, and advocate for women’s rights, I recall the Ozoro festival’s richness – lazed with…