Author: Mujeedat

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…

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…