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Minister Lokpobiri Blames Underperforming Upstream Sector for Nigeria’s Oil Industry Struggles

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, criticized the performance of companies operating in Nigeria’s upstream oil sector, attributing the underperformance of the oil and gas industry to their actions. Despite contributing over 90 percent of Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings, the petroleum sector contributes less than five…

Afenifere Urges President Tinubu to Enhance Security for NAFDAC DG Prof. Adeyeye Amid Life Threats

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to enhance security around the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, after she reported receiving threats to her life. In a statement issued by its Organizing Secretary, Abagun Kole…

SSANU Demands Immediate Suspension of FUOYE Vice-Chancellor Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The National Women Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has strongly condemned allegations of sexual harassment against Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE). The committee has called for his immediate suspension to facilitate a fair investigation. In a statement…

Federal Government Sets May 10 Deadline for Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Completion, Holds MTN Accountable for Quality

On Wednesday, the Federal Government set May 10 as the deadline for the completion of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway project, which is being managed by MTN under the Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment (Tax Credit) Scheme. This decision came after a meeting between the Federal Ministry of Works, MTN, and RCC…