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WED 2026: Chevron Nigeria, Mid-Africa Region’s Commitment To Environmental Stewardship

By Olusoga Oduselu JUNE 5 is observed globally as World Environment Day (WED/, an occasion that highlights the importance of environmental awareness and responsible action. This year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” reflects the importance of coordinated efforts to address climate-related challenges affecting people, communities and ecosystems. Climate-related impacts, including rising temperatures, flooding,…

Heritage Energy appoints Adebawo as General Manager

Is Oil Still Nigeria’s Backbone Or Its Addiction?

By Sola Adebawo THERE are two conversations Nigerians have about oil. The first is nostalgic. Oil financed highways, universities, airports and decades of public spending. It positioned Nigeria as a continental heavyweight and underwrote the national budget for generations. The second conversation is more uncomfortable. Oil distorted incentives, centralized power, weakened tax discipline and made…

Urgent Appeal To Tunji-Ojo As NIS Portal Fails To Acknowledge N52,000 Passport Payment For Minor

AN urgent appeal has been made to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the Nigerian Immigration Service’s (NIS) failure to acknowledge a N52,000 payment for the 32-page international passport of a minor, Sharon DideOluwa Adurokiya. According to the complaint, the passport application fee was paid on 29 August 2025 via Paystack, with a…

EGN Host Communities Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to NNPCL, PINL Over Unpaid Surveillance Contractors

Agorehmi Bright, Reporting  HOST communities and stakeholders along the Eastern Gas Network (EGN) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to settle outstanding payments owed to surveillance contractors and guards securing gas pipelines. The communities also demanded inclusion in the Corporate Social Responsibility…

INEC Explains Omission of Candidates From 2027 Governorship List, Cites Supreme Court Ruling

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the omission of some candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship election followed the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the mandatory nature of provisions requiring political parties to submit their membership registers. The Commission said political parties that failed to comply with Section 77(5)-(7) of…

Anti-Corruption Fight Will Yield Little Without Judiciary’s Active Role, Tinubu Warns

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has warned that Nigeria’s fight against corruption will yield limited results unless all three arms of government take collective responsibility for tackling graft. He insisted that the judiciary must play a more active role in preventing influential individuals from exploiting legal loopholes to evade prosecution. Mr Tinubu said corruption undermined public institutions…

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WED 2026: Chevron Nigeria, Mid-Africa Region’s Commitment To Environmental Stewardship

By Olusoga Oduselu JUNE 5 is observed globally as World Environment Day (WED/, an occasion that highlights the importance of environmental awareness and responsible action. This year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” reflects the importance of coordinated efforts to address climate-related challenges affecting people, communities and ecosystems. Climate-related impacts, including rising temperatures, flooding,...
Heritage Energy appoints Adebawo as General Manager

Is Oil Still Nigeria’s Backbone Or Its Addiction?

By Sola Adebawo THERE are two conversations Nigerians have about oil. The first is nostalgic. Oil financed highways, universities, airports and decades of public spending. It positioned Nigeria as a continental heavyweight and underwrote the national budget for generations. The second conversation is more uncomfortable. Oil distorted incentives, centralized power, weakened tax discipline and made...

Urgent Appeal To Tunji-Ojo As NIS Portal Fails To Acknowledge N52,000 Passport Payment For Minor

AN urgent appeal has been made to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the Nigerian Immigration Service’s (NIS) failure to acknowledge a N52,000 payment for the 32-page international passport of a minor, Sharon DideOluwa Adurokiya. According to the complaint, the passport application fee was paid on 29 August 2025 via Paystack, with a...

EGN Host Communities Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to NNPCL, PINL Over Unpaid Surveillance Contractors

Agorehmi Bright, Reporting  HOST communities and stakeholders along the Eastern Gas Network (EGN) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to settle outstanding payments owed to surveillance contractors and guards securing gas pipelines. The communities also demanded inclusion in the Corporate Social Responsibility...

INEC Explains Omission of Candidates From 2027 Governorship List, Cites Supreme Court Ruling

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the omission of some candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship election followed the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the mandatory nature of provisions requiring political parties to submit their membership registers. The Commission said political parties that failed to comply with Section 77(5)-(7) of...

Anti-Corruption Fight Will Yield Little Without Judiciary’s Active Role, Tinubu Warns

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has warned that Nigeria’s fight against corruption will yield limited results unless all three arms of government take collective responsibility for tackling graft. He insisted that the judiciary must play a more active role in preventing influential individuals from exploiting legal loopholes to evade prosecution. Mr Tinubu said corruption undermined public institutions...

FG Unveils 2026 Agreements With Tertiary Institution Unions, Vows Uninterrupted Academic Calendar

Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting  THE Federal Government has unveiled the 2026 agreements reached with academic and non-academic staff unions in tertiary institutions, describing the development as a major breakthrough towards restoring stability, improving workers’ welfare and ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Maruf Alausa, who spoke at the unveiling ceremony, said the...

Nigeria’s Crude Output Surpasses OPEC Target for Fifth Straight Month

Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting NIGERIA has sustained its crude oil production recovery, surpassing its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production target for the fifth consecutive month, with daily output climbing to a peak of 1.84 million barrels in September 2026. Latest figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that the...

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WED 2026: Chevron Nigeria, Mid-Africa Region’s Commitment To Environmental Stewardship
Is Oil Still Nigeria’s Backbone Or Its Addiction?
Urgent Appeal To Tunji-Ojo As NIS Portal Fails To Acknowledge N52,000 Passport Payment For Minor
EGN Host Communities Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to NNPCL, PINL Over Unpaid Surveillance Contractors
INEC Explains Omission of Candidates From 2027 Governorship List, Cites Supreme Court Ruling
Anti-Corruption Fight Will Yield Little Without Judiciary’s Active Role, Tinubu Warns
FG Unveils 2026 Agreements With Tertiary Institution Unions, Vows Uninterrupted Academic Calendar
Nigeria’s Crude Output Surpasses OPEC Target for Fifth Straight Month