Nigeria’s refinery troubles stem from entrenched political interference and corruption rather than a shortage of skilled manpower, the country’s leading oil and gas union has said. Speaking at the 4th PENGASSAN and Labour Summit in Abuja, Festus Osifo, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), argued that refinery workers…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has seized expired but revalidated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages worth N30 million from shops in Jos. The Director, NAFDAC North Central Zone, Kenneth Azikiwe, said on Saturday in Jos that the agency had earlier received reports from a consumer who purchased the expired…
Turkish giants Trabzonspor are closing in on a permanent deal for Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu, following a productive loan spell in which he netted 15 goals in 21 matches during the 2024/25 season. Sources familiar with the matter suggest the two clubs are nearing an agreement, with Trabzonspor offering €5 million to sign the striker…
The court of appeal has temporarily suspended the enforcement of its own ruling, which had overturned a federal high court decision invalidating the Kano state government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law. The appellate court’s decision puts a hold on its January 10 judgment, pending the outcome of an appeal filed at the supreme…
Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected both proposals to freeze the front line in Ukraine in its current position and stationing European peacekeeping troops in the region. The Minister said this on Wednesday. Earlier this week U.S President Donald Trump told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European troops in Ukraine to keep…
The InnoPower Africa Foundation has partnered with the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC) to launch a Capacity Building and Training (CB&T) programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa. Founder of InnoPower Africa, Mr. Remy Chukwunyere, said the initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in all…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Nigerian government to urgently appoint capable ambassadors and reform its foreign policy to restore global confidence and repair strained diplomatic ties. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal in a statement on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to list Nigeria among…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 24,897kg of skunk in Edo and Osun forests respectively. A statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja, said that not less than 223.5kg processed cannabis and seeds were recovered from four farms in Edo. Giving a breakdown, Babafemi…
Security operatives in Nigeria’s Gombe State have foiled an attempted armed bandit attack on a village in Akko Local Government Area, authorities said on Tuesday. The Gombe State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred in Guda Lamido village, Kashere, after a distress alert was received at approximately 4:00 a.m. Police spokesperson DSP Buhari Abdullahi…
First Lady, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged her commitment to more investment in advocacy, resource mobilisation and fostering of partnerships to close the gender gap and boost women and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Tinubu made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the 29th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)…
