Author: Mujeedat
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Dr. Usman Abba Arabi as Chairman of the newly established Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), alongside five other commissioners. The appointments, which took effect from 21 January 2026, were earlier forwarded to the Gombe State House of Assembly and have since been confirmed in line with the law establishing the commission. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi, said the formation of the GOSERC leadership team reflects the Governor’s commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and investor‑friendly electricity market in Gombe. The commission’s mandate is to…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has cemented its position as a key player in Nigeria’s aviation sector by serving as the sole ground handling service provider during the commissioning of the newly built Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun State, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The formal opening of the airport marks a major step in expanding Nigeria’s air infrastructure and positioning Ogun State as a strategic hub for both passenger and cargo operations. As the exclusive ground handler, SAHCO is responsible for ramp handling, passenger facilitation, cargo operations, and overall flight support at the airport. The appointment…
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by its President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has announced plans to confront Temile Development Company Nigeria Ltd over the firm’s persistent refusal to unionize its maritime workers in Port Harcourt. Acting in solidarity with the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNO‑WTSSA), MWUN has resolved to secure union recognition for staff at the company’s premises located at No. 2, Omedu Street, Rumueme, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. MWUN disclosed that it has written multiple letters titled *“Request for the Unionization of Our Members in Your Company”* on 26…
Tosin Eniolorunda, Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., has delivered on a commitment that underscores his long‑standing advocacy for deepening financial literacy among women business owners in Nigeria. In partnership with ALX, Eniolorunda recently hosted a four‑hour virtual *Entrepreneurship Masterclass* that brought together 100 women entrepreneurs for a practical, hands‑on session aimed at transforming petty trading into sustainable, value‑driven enterprises. The Masterclass was structured around three core modules: *The Model*, *The Money*, and *The Plan*. Each session was facilitated by a subject‑matter expert and built around live, guided exercises rather than lecture‑style teaching. Participants worked through a one‑page…
The Director‑General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has underscored Nigeria’s growing role in shaping international rules on data access, use, and security at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organization (WDO) in Beijing. The high‑level gathering, which brought together over 500 participants including government officials, multilateral agencies, and digital‑technology experts, marked a major step toward more coordinated global data governance and digital‑economy cooperation. Tegbe, who attended the summit alongside the NCSP Head of International Relations, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, described Nigeria’s participation as a strategic move to position the country at the heart of global conversations…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported a record‑breaking plunge in crude production for March, as the conflict between a U.S.‑Israeli alliance and Iran continues to paralyse key Middle Eastern exporters. OPEC’s secretariat data show that cartel output collapsed by 7.88 million barrels per day (MMbpd) to 20.79 MMbpd in March, marking the steepest decline in records going back to the 1980s. The report, compiled by the organization’s research department in Vienna, attributes the sharp drop to dramatic output losses in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, all hit by the shutdown of…
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose slightly to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The figure marks a 5.25 per cent increase from 1.31 million bpd recorded in February, as disclosed in OPEC’s March Monthly Oil Market Report released on Monday. OPEC said its data on Nigeria’s output were obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities, in line with the group’s practice of sourcing member‑country figures from both official channels and secondary sources such as energy intelligence platforms. By OPEC’s primary assessment, Nigeria remains below its 1.5 million…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, visited the International Breweries Plc plant in Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders. The courtesy visit provided a platform for enhanced engagement between the Command and the brewery on matters of compliance, revenue generation, and trade facilitation. During the visit, DC Wale Adewole underscored the critical importance of compliance with existing excise laws and regulations, stressing that adherence to these rules supports national revenue collection and…
Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to ensure high‑quality and timely completion of the ongoing reconstruction of Warri Stadium, rejecting substandard work and insisting that contractual timelines be strictly honoured. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, the governor expressed displeasure over delays, noting that the facility was originally expected to be completed by December but remains unfinished as of April. Oborevwori commended the quality of the newly laid playing pitch, describing it as up to modern standards and in line with expectations. However, he strongly criticised the current cladding work, which he described…
The Apex Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area have received Comrade Ayodele Adewale, a frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency, in a warm and consultative meeting held on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the party’s secretariat on 3rd Avenue, B Close, Festac Town, Lagos State. The event was marked by prayers for his success and a robust exchange of political advice as he prepares for the upcoming APC primaries. Chaired by Prince Rasheed Otolorin, Chairman of the Apex body and former Executive Chairman of Amuwo…