Nigeria is accelerating its shift to cheaper transport alternatives like Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as rising petrol prices continue to strain households and businesses. The move comes amid global oil disruptions linked to tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have pushed fuel costs higher and worsened inflation. CNG is being promoted as…
The Federal Government is ramping up its clean energy drive in northern Nigeria, with Katsina State set to become a major hub under the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs). The move follows high-level engagements between federal officials and the Katsina State Government aimed at accelerating deployment of alternative fuel…
The Federal Government has tasked Dangote Sugar Refinery to scale up its annual production capacity to 600,000 metric tonnes by 2030, as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on sugar imports. The directive was issued by John Owan Enoh during an inspection visit to the company’s facility in Numan, Adamawa State. The visit forms…
Phyno is making headlines again—this time not for music, but for business. The Nigerian rapper has announced plans to launch his own condom brand, “Okpu by Alobam,” marking his entry into the sexual health market. The announcement was made via social media, where the artiste shared a preview of the product, including two variants of…
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria’s fuel prices with those of other African countries, particularly Kenya. The criticism follows Tinubu’s remarks urging Nigerians to be grateful, stating that despite rising fuel costs, the country is still better off than nations like Kenya. Reacting through his spokesperson, Atiku…
The National Orientation Agency has unveiled plans to ensure that at least 70% of cartoons watched by Nigerian children are locally produced, as part of efforts to promote indigenous culture and national values. The initiative is designed to counter the growing influence of foreign media on young Nigerians. Whhich officials say has shaped attitudes and…
The African Development Bank has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s plan to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and strengthen digital skills and capacity across the country. The funding will drive a major nationwide project aimed at deploying about 90,000 kilometres of fibre cables. Expanding Nigeria’s backbone network from roughly 30,000 km to…
Africa is increasingly turning inward as global trade tensions reshape supply chains, with Africa internal trade projected to reach $230 billion by 2026. The surge is being driven largely by the African Continental Free Trade Area. Which aims to boost trade among African countries by reducing tariffs and barriers. Recent reports show the continent is…
The United States government has begun enforcing visa ban on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic pressure. According to the U.S. State Department, the policy targets Nigerians who “knowingly direct, authorize, fund, support, or carry out” acts that undermine religious freedom. The restrictions may also extend to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a serious warning about ongoing global fuel shortages. Particularly for diesel and jet fuel, which are expected to persist for the foreseeable future. Although a tentative ceasefire has been announced between the United States and Iran. The critical Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to major energy shipments….
