The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike, has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for attempting to expand its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while government-owned refineries remain dormant. Ukadike reacted after the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, revealed that the refinery…
The National Universities Commission has signed a $65 million performance contract with six universities under the World Bank-backed SPESSE project to strengthen procurement, environmental, and social governance standards in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu said the project would deepen capacity building, expand specialised academic programmes, and improve transparency in public service delivery. The programme, launched…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Rwanda following a high-level meeting at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum. The two African leaders reaffirmed their commitment to revitalising the Joint Permanent Ministerial Commission (JPMC), first signed in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France–Nigeria Business Council Meeting held at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing it as a major shift from discussions to concrete implementation between both countries. He noted that with bilateral trade reaching $4.7 billion in 2025, and Nigeria remaining a top destination…
Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total cargo throughput reaching 32.38 million metric tons across the country’s ports. Data from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) showed that Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of ocean-going vessels increased by 19.5%, rising to 46.75 million tons. This reflects the growing use of…
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa, saying the continent needs stronger economic opportunities to achieve greater independence and self-reliance. Speaking at the University of Nairobi during an economic summit in Kenya, Macron stressed that Africa’s future should be driven by investment rather than dependence on foreign aid. The French leader…
A Turkish Airlines aircraft carrying 277 passengers and 11 crew members caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, though all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. According to Gyanendra Bhul, the Istanbul-bound flight experienced a spark in its right landing gear during landing, which triggered the fire incident. The aircraft involved was identified as…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Government of Ethiopia have officially launched the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2026, aimed at advancing Africa’s health security and sovereignty. The inauguration ceremony took place in Addis Ababa ahead of the main conference scheduled for November 23–27, 2026, also in…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce a “production subsidy” for the Dangote Refinery and modular refineries as part of efforts to reduce the soaring cost of petrol across Nigeria. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made the proposal during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, arguing that the government should channel…
Air Peace has temporarily suspended its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick flight after a routine technical check detected a minor fault on the aircraft shortly after passenger boarding. The airline disclosed in a statement that the issue was identified during a post-boarding inspection, prompting the immediate withdrawal of the aircraft from service in line with standard safety…
