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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

Nigeria’s economy is beginning to show signs of stabilisation, though the recovery remains delicate, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) said on Wednesday, stressing that accountability will be essential to sustaining fiscal reforms and driving long-term national development. The remarks were made at ICAN’s 2026 Economic Outlook, organised as part of its 60th […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

Aradel Holdings Plc has announced that it achieved 10 million man-hours without a lost-time injury across its operations as of 21 December 2025. In a statement, the company said the achievement spans all its subsidiaries and was recorded during a period of increased operational activity. It attributed the milestone to a strong health, safety and […]

Tech & Tools Desk15 January 2026

The cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and other refined petroleum products, including diesel and household kerosene, is expected to rise as crude oil, the primary feedstock for refined fuel, crossed $66 per barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude, the global benchmark, traded above $66, while other oil grades also gained, raising concerns that domestic fuel […]

James Obasi15 January 2026

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun night-time petrol loading operations, marking a transition to full 24-hour activities at Africa’s largest refinery. This move aims to sustain a daily supply of over 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across Nigeria. The expansion comes as the refinery ramps up production, improves logistics, and strengthens fuel […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk14 January 2026

The World Bank has called on governments to revamp public works programmes, warning that short-term jobs are no longer sufficient to tackle unemployment and skills gaps. In its report, Innovations in Public Works: Rethinking Public Works for Jobs and Skills in a Changing World, the institution noted that traditional schemes, which typically offer temporary, low-skilled […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk14 January 2026

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the slow progress of work on the Lokoja–Abuja highway, warning contractors handling sections of the route to improve performance immediately or face sanctions. Abiodun Essiet, the Presidency’s Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the North Central region, made the warning during an inspection of federal road projects […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk14 January 2026

The Federal Government has announced the start of operations at a high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos, alongside three additional gold refineries at various stages of development across the country, and a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State ready for commissioning. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the disclosure on Tuesday, […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk14 January 2026

Cavista Technologies, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, has announced the return of its annual hackathon in Lagos, set to host the fourth edition aimed at discovering and nurturing Nigeria’s next generation of tech talent. The two-day event will take place on 21–22 February 2026 at the Welcome Centre Hotel, Ikeja, bringing together undergraduate students from […]

Tech & Tools Desk14 January 2026

MultiChoice Nigeria has named Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Ugbe, the company announced on Monday. The appointment takes effect from January 2026, marking a leadership change at the pay-TV operator after nearly 15 years under Ugbe, who guided the business through major shifts in Nigeria’s media and entertainment industry. Ugbe […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk14 January 2026

The Federal Government has strengthened regulatory oversight in the downstream petroleum sector with the enforcement of a 0.5 per cent levy on the wholesale price of petroleum products and natural gas, as outlined in the newly published Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations, 2025. Under the regulations, petroleum product suppliers are required to collect and […]

Category: Refined Living

Economic Stabilisation Still Fragile, ICAN Warns

Aradel Records 10 Million Injury-Free Man-Hours.

Petrol Prices Set to Rise as Crude Oil Tops $66 Per Barrel

Dangote Refinery Launches Round-the-Clock Petrol Loading Operations

World Bank Urges Overhaul of Employment Programs

Government Warns of Sanctions Over Delays on Lokoja-Abuja Road

FG Launches Gold Refinery and Progresses $600m Lithium Plant Development.

Cavista Hackathon Makes a Comeback in Lagos

MultiChoice Nigeria Names New Chief Executive Officer.

FG Implements 0.5% Levy on Fuel Wholesalers

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