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James Obasi20 December 2025

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has issued a strong warning to terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, declaring that they will face stiff resistance in 2026 and that no part of its area of responsibility will be allowed to serve as a safe haven. The Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Adebisi Onasanya, gave the warning […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

Africa’s wealthiest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, petroleum marketer Gabriel Ogbechie, and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) were among the top winners at the inaugural Petroleum Prize, Recognition and Awards 2025, hosted by digital oil and gas intelligence platform Petroleumprice.ng. The awards, introduced to promote performance, accountability, and measurable […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

All On has released its Impact Evaluation Report 2025, detailing how its interventions have transformed Nigeria’s energy sector and improved the lives of over one million people across the country. The report traces All On’s journey since entering the Nigerian energy market in 2016, a time when nearly half the population lacked electricity and the […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

Nigerian crude oil producers are facing difficulties finding buyers in the global market, even as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to report low domestic crude supply. According to a Reuters report, West African crude sellers are struggling to secure buyers for cargoes scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026 due to heavy competition from abundant […]

Tech & Tools Desk19 December 2025

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the pension industry recapitalisation deadline from December 2026 to June 2027. The announcement was made by PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, during the 2025 PenCom Media Conference in Lagos, where she also dismissed rumours that the recapitalisation exercise had been suspended. Under the revised directive, licensed pension fund […]

James Obasi19 December 2025

In a significant move to enhance safety in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding solar power sector, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited, has conducted the country’s first authoritative Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) function test for photovoltaic (PV) inverters. The test, carried out under controlled conditions simulating real-life fault scenarios, successfully […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

The NEPAD Business Group Nigeria has renewed its commitment to driving private sector–led economic transformation in Nigeria and across Africa, with particular emphasis on unlocking opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This commitment was reiterated at the 2025 High-Level Business Forum in Lagos, where the group’s chairman, Bashorun J.K. Randle, called […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

Business analyst Adewale Adebawo has urged African entrepreneurs to transform challenges into opportunities, stressing that innovative ideas often emerge from difficult economic conditions. Speaking at the Business Verge Awards—an event that recognises innovation and excellence across Africa’s business and technology landscape—Adebawo noted that innovators across the continent continue to demonstrate how adversity can fuel creativity […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk19 December 2025

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu (SAN), has expressed concern over Nigeria’s challenging business environment, warning that the economy is shrinking as companies continue to shut down nationwide. Speaking at the 2025 Media Parley on National Security, Ranching Reforms and Satellite Monitoring for an Improved Business Environment, […]

Tech & Tools Desk19 December 2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), adopting a crude oil benchmark of $64.85 per barrel for the 2026 fiscal year—higher than the $60 benchmark earlier approved by the Senate. Lawmakers also endorsed a total proposed federal expenditure of N54.46 trillion for 2026, […]

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No Safe Haven for Terrorists, Bandits in 2026 — Guards Brigade

Dangote, MEMAN Recognised for Excellence at Petroleum Industry Awards

All On Report Reveals Progress in National Energy Access

Worldwide Oil Oversupply Affects Sale of Nigerian Crude

Pencom Extends Pension Recapitalisation Deadline to June 2027

REA And Huawei Carry Out Solar Power Safety Assessment

NEPAD Reaffirms Support for Africa’s Trade Expansion

Expert Urges African Entrepreneurs to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

Insecurity, Weak Policies Behind Business Shutdowns, Says ACCI

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