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October 12, 2026 No Responses

Lagos 2027:‌‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‌ Hamzat, Doherty, Rhodes-Vivour, 14 Others Make INEC List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published final list of 17 governorship candidates for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony, include Mr Hamzat Obafemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr...

October 11, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Tasks Indigenous Oil Firms On Global Competitiveness

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged indigenous oil and gas companies to strengthen their operational capacity, technological capabilities and access to financing to compete effectively in international markets.The Board iden...

October 11, 2026 No Responses

Portugal Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) begins urgent disciplinary proceedings over the veteran forward’s controversial departure from the national team camp.The decision follows a disagreement i...

October 10, 2026 No Responses

NNPCL: Petrol Discount Not Return Of Subsidy

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has clarified that its petrol discount offer, which runs until October 31, does not amount to the restoration of fuel subsidy but is a temporary measure to ease the impact of rising petrol...

October 10, 2026 No Responses

Ifowodo Wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize For Literature 2026

Ogaga Ifowodo’s poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun?, has won The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026, earning the Nigerian poet the $100,000 cash award.Similarly, Beyond Tarkwa Bay by Peter Oghenetega Oke and Mara Mania by Feranmi Abiola have...

October 9, 2026 No Responses

Agbakoba Urges Media To Test Right To Announce Election Results

Chairman of the 10th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has urged the media to test in court the extent of its constitutional right to obtain and disseminate information during elections.Agbakoba, a.....

October 9, 2026 No Responses

INEC Tasks GOCOP On Support To Deepen Credible Democratic Process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the media in general to support efforts to deepen democracy and ensure a credible electoral process ahead of the 2027 general electi...

October 9, 2026 No Responses

NLC Demands Urgent Petrol Price Reduction, Minimum Wage Review

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to reduce petrol prices and commence renegotiation of the national minimum wage.The ultimatum is contained in a communiqué signed by NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, after a....

October 9, 2026 No Responses

Photo News

Twin brothers, Adeleye Falade (left), MD/CEO of NLNG, and Adegbite Falade, MD/CEO of Aradel Holdings Plc, received Honorary Fellowships of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) at a ceremony in Lagos on Thursday

October 9, 2026 No Responses

2027 Elections: GOCOP Implores INEC To Deepen Public Trust

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen trust and transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.GOCOP President, Mr Danlami Nmodu, made the call at the Guild’s 10th Annu...

October 8, 2026 No Responses

TUC Urges FG To Double Security Funding

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to double funding for security agencies to tackle persistent killings, kidnappings and insurgency across the country.TUC President, Mr Festus Osifo, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja ...

October 8, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Retirees Celebrate Local Content Growth

By ebosele@hotmail.com Pioneering management staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have reflected on the growth of Nigerian content in the oil and gas industry, with local content rising from five per cent in 2010 to 61...

October 7, 2026 No Responses

NGX CEO, Chiemeka emerges African Exchanges Association President

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited, Jude Chiemeka, has been appointed President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), effective September 30, 2026.Chiemeka, who also chairs the West African Capital Markets Integrat...

October 7, 2026 No Responses

JETOUR W Motors Rewards Customers With ‘Win Your Way To Brazil’, Unveils Owners Club

Jetour W Motors has strengthened its engagement with customers with the conclusion of its #WinYourWayToBrazil campaign and the official unveiling of the Jetour Nigeria Club, creating new opportunities for owners to connect, interact and experience the brand be...