Written by I share Wole Soyinka’s outrage: the roar of a celebrated writer and Nobel Prize winner whose accolades travel ahead of him wherever he goes. A man who has taught in some of the world’s best universities, and who once destroyed his US Green Card when he felt that country had blundered into irrelevance. … Continue reading “Wole Soyinka and the Ridwan Akinfenwa phenomenon – By Sonala Olumhense”
In the hallowed chamber of Nigeria’s Senate, where laws should be shaped in reason and justice, an ugly spectacle is unfolding. It is not the debate of ideas, not the clash of principles, not the contest of visions for a troubled nation. No, what Nigerians are being subjected to is the grotesque theater of impunity, … Continue reading “Editorial: Akpabio’s War on Natasha and the Senate of Shame”
Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime
When, on September 1, 2025, the French oil major TotalEnergies inked a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for two offshore blocks – designated PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 – in partnership with Nigeria’s South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), the ceremony was presented with the pomp of inevitability. Smiles were exchanged, signatures affixed, and speeches delivered about Nigeria’s … Continue reading “Focus: A Precarious Gamble – TotalEnergies, Zebbra Energy and Nigeria’s fragile Oil Licensing Regime”
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation emergency summit seeks to pile pressure on Israel, which has been facing mounting calls to end … Continue reading “Arab, Muslim Leaders Hold Emergency Talks After Israel’s Attack In Qatar”
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an indefinite strike over what they described as the authorities’ failure to address their demands. In a statement signed by the President of the association in the FCT, George Ebong, it said the decision was reached after its emergency general meeting held on Sunday. … Continue reading “FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike”
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will today launch its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks for the commencement of nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Refinery announced in August that it had received the first batch of its 4000 CNG-powered trucks for the fuel distribution programme, which was initially set to commence on … Continue reading “Nationwide Petrol Supply: Dangote Refinery To Launch CNG Trucks Today”
Nepal’s new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government. Under an outdoor awning and against the backdrop of the fire-damaged presidential office, President Ram Chandra Paudel gave the oath of office to three key ministers in … Continue reading “New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn In After Protests”
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it has recorded a rise in passenger refunds between January and August 2025 amounted to N257.2 million. The surge was a significant leap from N108.3 million recorded in the same period of 2024 and N32.8 million in 2023. Latest data released by the Director of Public Affairs … Continue reading “NCAA Reports Increase In Passenger Refunds To ₦257m”
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at promoting, developing, and improving gas infrastructure in Nigeria. It was signed on the sidelines of the just-ended fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) by Helen Brume, Director and … Continue reading “Afreximbank, MDGIF Sign $500m MoU To Develop Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure”
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the prioritisation of food security and self-sufficiency across Africa, stressing the continent’s vast agricultural potential. Speaking over the weekend during a courtesy visit by the AfricaRice Centre at his Lagos office, Dangote highlighted agriculture as a key pillar for sustainable development … Continue reading “Dangote Urges Prioritisation Of Food Security In Africa”