Nigeria’s crude oil production has climbed to about 1.8 million barrels oil output per day, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), signaling a strong recovery in the country’s oil sector. The milestone reflects renewed efforts by the government and industry players to boost output after years of decline. Caused by oil theft,…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says President Bola Tinubu’s recent remark on power supply in Jos confirms his campaign promise that Nigerians should not vote for him if he fails to deliver stable electricity. Obi made the statement in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to Tinubu’s visit…
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of several major roads ahead of the highly anticipated Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026. According to officials, the closures will begin from 7:00 a.m. and will affect key routes around Lagos Island. Particularly near Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), where the carnival activities…
Portugal has overhauled its popular Golden Visa programme, raising the minimum investment threshold to €500,000 while permanently scrapping the real estate option. The reforms, introduced between 2022 and 2023 and now fully in effect. Mark a major shift in how foreign investors can qualify for residency. Previously, property purchases were the most popular pathway. But…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, over comments on Nigeria’s political direction. Wike spoke on Friday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja. Okinbaloye had raised concerns in the Thursday edition of the programme over a possible drift towards a…
Nigeria has introduced a major reform in its mining sector as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) officially takes over the collection of mineral royalties from operators nationwide. The move follows the implementation of new tax laws signed by Bola Tinubu in 2025, which empower the NRS to manage all federally collectable revenues. Under the new…
A new Nigerian football sensation is making waves in Spain as 11-year-old Kosiso Destiny Ejiofor emerges as one of the brightest talents at FC Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy. The young forward has stunned coaches and fans alike with a jaw-dropping record. Scoring 145 goals in just 52 matches at youth level. His incredible goal-scoring…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal order. It said the commission is overstepping its authority on the party’s planned congresses and convention. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said INEC lacks the power to halt…
The Federal Government has secured the interest of leading global maritime giants—DP World and AD Ports Group—to revive Nigeria’s national shipping carrier in a bold move to strengthen the country’s maritime sector. The announcement was made by Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, who revealed that discussions are already at an advanced stage…
Ghana has announced a major travel policy shift, granting visa-free access to all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, in celebration of Africa Day. The move positions Ghana among a growing list of African countries embracing open-border policies. To boost regional integration and economic cooperation. According to official confirmations. Ghana becomes one of the…
