Aramco Records Strong First-Quarter Earnings Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco posted a 25 per cent increase in first-quarter profit as tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel disrupted global energy markets. The company announced on Sunday that net profit rose to $32.5 billion for the quarter ending March 31. The figure surpassed analysts’ expectations…
President Begins Second Leg of Three-Nation Tour President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin later on Monday. The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around 12:15 a.m. local time on Monday. The State House media office confirmed the President’s arrival in…
NPA Reports Strong Growth in Maritime Operations The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced a sharp increase in vehicle traffic across the country’s ports during the first quarter of 2026. According to the authority, Nigerian ports handled 58,870 vehicles between January and March 2026. In comparison, ports processed 35,262 units during the same period in 2025….
Government Plans Major Citizenship Reform New Zealand will introduce a new citizenship test for migrants in the second half of 2027 as part of changes to its naturalisation process. Under the new system, applicants seeking citizenship by grant must complete an in-person English examination. Authorities said the reform aims to strengthen civic integration and ensure…
MAN Seeks Stable Crude Supply for Refineries The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to guarantee steady crude oil supply to refineries and petrochemical plants across the country. The association also called for massive investment in gas infrastructure to support industrial expansion and strengthen local production. MAN made the appeal after the…
Domestic airline Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of some of its flight operations following the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The airline disclosed the development in a public statement issued on Friday. Fuel Price Surge Hits Operations Rano Air said the rising cost of Jet A1 fuel has placed severe pressure on…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to unveil its Drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems portal during the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, DroneTecX 2026. The conference will hold from May 12 to 16 at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. NCAA Unveils Digital Drone Platform…
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service after a routine technical inspection detected a minor fault on the aircraft. The airline disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday. Fault Detected After Boarding According to the airline, engineers discovered the issue after passengers…
The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance has described the Memorandum of Understanding signed between NNPCL and two Chinese firms as a major step toward improving Nigeria’s energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel. The group said the agreement could transform Nigeria’s struggling refining sector if authorities implement it transparently and sustain political support….
Nigeria Reaffirms Partnership With India Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India ahead of key international engagements scheduled for 2026. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, made this known during a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja. Focus on Trade,…
