20 Dead, Dozens Missing as Boat Capsizes on River Niger in Kogi
A fully loaded boat capsized on River Niger in Ibaji LGA, leaving at least 20 dead Eyewitnesses say passengers were en route Ilushi market for October 1st festivities Authorities fear…
PENGASSAN to Suspend Strike After FG Secures Truce with Dangote Refinery
PENGASSAN agrees to halt shutdown after Abuja talks FG insists workers’ right to unionise must be protected Dangote Group told to redeploy sacked staff without pay loss The Petroleum and…
PoS Terminals Double in Price as FX Pressures Hit Nigeria’s Agency Banking Sector
Cost of PoS terminals jumps 30%–100% in two years Rising inflation and naira depreciation blamed for surge Fintechs adjust models as entry barriers grow for young agents The cost of…
ExxonMobil to Cut 2,000 Jobs Globally in Major Restructuring Drive
ExxonMobil consolidates offices under multiyear overhaul CEO Darren Woods says cuts will sharpen competitiveness Layoffs mark one of Exxon’s biggest shakeups since 1999 merger ExxonMobil Corporation has announced plans to…
Independence Anniversary: The Worst is Over, Nigeria Has Turned the Economic Corner – Tinubu
President Tinubu insists “the worst is over” as reforms begin to yield results GDP grows at fastest pace in four years, inflation drops to three-year low External reserves hit $42bn,…
American Woman Dies Suddenly in Warri
American woman dies after falling ill at companion’s home Companion, Alawode Olaide, taken into custody for questioning State Criminal Investigation Department launches probe A 60-year-old American woman, Jacqueline Bolling Elton,…
NAFDAC Bans Petroleum Tankers from Transporting Cooking Oil
NAFDAC issues directives to protect public health and prevent adulteration Tanker owners given seven-day ultimatum to comply NLC Lagos State pledges support for the measure The National Agency for Food…
Court Upholds NNPCL Pipeline Contract with Tantita Security
Court dismisses suit challenging award to Tantita Security Plaintiffs fail to demonstrate legal interest or cause of action Tantita credited with combating oil theft in Niger Delta The Federal High…
DSS Arraigns Omoyele Sowore Over Alleged Anti-Tinubu Posts
Sowore faces five-count charge for allegedly spreading false statements about President Tinubu Social media giants X Inc. and Meta listed as co-defendants Human rights activist vows not to delete controversial…
NLC Mobilises Nationwide Against Dangote Refinery Over Workers’ Rights
NLC accuses Dangote Group of union-busting and flouting labour laws PENGASSAN strike halts operations at NNPCL, NUPRC, NMDPRA Union calls for decisive action to enforce constitutional and ILO protections The…