Author: Mujeedat
The Customs Area Controller in charge of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, has flagged off a new chapter in the leadership of the unit with a familiarisation visit to sister security agencies along the Lagos–Abidjan business corridor. The initiative, undertaken on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, signals his commitment to strengthening inter‑agency collaboration and enhancing border security and trade facilitation at one of Nigeria’s busiest frontiers. Kaila began the visit at the 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko Barracks in Badagry, where he met with the Commanding Officer, Lt. Colonel Ambrose Ikoro, and other officers. During the engagement, he explained that…
The Obidient Movement has issued a nationwide call to action, tagging April 2, 2026 as the beginning of a peaceful protest campaign under the banner “A Call to Save Nigeria: Nationwide Protest to Defend Nigeria’s Democracy,” with the hashtags #OccupyINEC #SaveNigeria. The movement warns that Nigeria has reached a critical moment where silence and inaction in the face of democratic erosion would amount to complicity. The statement highlights growing concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is being perceived as compromised under the current administration, casting doubt on the credibility of the electoral process. It also raises alarm over…
Lagos NSCDC FelicitThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command has congratulated Mr. Samson Oki on his appointment as Head, Media Relations and Special Adviser to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Under the leadership of State Commandant Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, the Command expressed its pride in Oki’s elevation to this key role, which it said will further amplify the Fund’s impact on security agencies like the NSCDC and other stakeholders before the wider public. The Lagos State Commandant commended the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, for entrusting Oki with such…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command has vowed to prevent vandalism of assets and infrastructure and to protect citizens during the Easter holiday period. Following the Federal Government’s declaration of Friday, 3rd April (Good Friday) and Monday, 6th April (Easter Monday) 2026 as public holidays, the Command has mobilized its human and material resources to ensure safety across the state. The Lagos State Commandant, Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding citizens and critical national assets and infrastructure across all sectors of the economy. To this end, he announced the deployment of…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government’s port modernisation programme is a nationwide initiative, stressing that the drive is not restricted to Lagos but is intended to uplift port infrastructure across Nigeria. Speaking at the Ministry’s combined citizens and stakeholders’ engagement, sectoral performance review, and ministerial retreat in Lagos, Oyetola reiterated that inclusive and equitable infrastructure development remains a core pillar of his Ministry’s mandate. Addressing concerns that the modernisation effort appears to be heavily centred on Lagos ports, Oyetola insisted that the government is deliberately pursuing a balanced approach. “We…
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…