By Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, dropped to 56.9 million litres per day in February 2026, down from 60.2 million litres per day in January. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) disclosed …
Beneath the scorching sun of the Gulf, the rhythmic hum of millions of barrels of crude oil rushing through subsea pipelines vibrates against ancient coral rock. Here, the celebrated Iranian writer Jalal Al-e-Ahmad once stood, gazing at the isolated shores, and famously dubbed the landmass the “orp…
Absa Group Ltd.’s profit rose to a record as business outside the lender’s home market of South Africa surged.
From saving pandas to forest conservation: Meet the 5 female laureates of the 2026 Rolex Awards As the Rolex Awards marks its 50th anniversary, the Swiss watchmaker has unveiled an all-female line-up of Laureates whose ambitious projects are driving positive change in environmental protection, scie…
Family businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, from the likes of Dangote of the Dangote Group to the Waltons of Walmart superstores and the Mom-and-Pop family businesses that dot Nigerian towns and cities. They combine heritage, vision, and long-term stewardship in ways that …
Young innovators have unveiled a range of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to improve healthcare access and address service delivery gaps within Nigeria’s health system. The innovations, developed by technology enthusiasts and health-focused students across Lagos, are designed to support ea…
A robust digital setup is critical for small businesses in Nigeria and goes far beyond having a social media presence or accepting mobile payments. It involves embedding technology across business operations to expand customer reach, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decisions that enhanc…
Controversial singer Portable has fired fresh shots at Carter Efe ahead of their celebrity boxing bout scheduled for May 1 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, mocking his training partner Small Doctor and insisting no amount of preparation will save the skit maker from defeat, PUNCH Sports Extra …
The Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, says he is ready to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for investigation over alleged failure to declare some bank accounts in his asset declaration form. Mr Tsoho, in a statement by the court’s Director of Information, Ca…
Qatar’s state-run energy firm says it has halted liquefied natural gas production after Iranian attacks, as Saudi Arabia announced it was temporarily shutting down some units of the Ras Tanura oil refinery located near the country’s eastern region after a fire broke out following a drone attack. “D…
Addis Ababa is rising fast and defiantly. Steel and glass now puncture the highland sky, signaling Ethiopia’s ambition to be seen as a modern African power. East Africa’s tallest building, the 209-meter headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, was completed in 2022. Even taller plans follow…
Hormuz Strait’s Closure Could Trigger Collapse of Fiat Money - Expert © Photo : Screenshot / marinevesseltraffic Subscribe The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the globa…
- The US fired Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its strikes on Iran on Saturday. - Tomahawks have been used heavily in recent conflicts, raising concerns about stockpile strains. - The missiles would be crucial in a conflict with an adversary like China. US Navy warships fired Tomahawk missiles …
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Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes in the price of cement during the year to lift revenue. The earnings report of the manufacturing giant out on Saturday…
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Kayode Opeifa By Folarin Kehinde The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has unveiled plans to deploy electronic and electrical systems across the nation’s rail network as part of a sweeping modernisation drive aimed at reducing vandalism, blocking revenue…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates who may have paid above the approved registration fees for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to report such centres with credible evidence. The board said any Computer-Based Test centre found overcharging or engagin…
Cement maker Lafarge Africa reported a surge of 172.7 per cent in net profit on Thursday, which took its earnings to the highest on record, as volume growth lifted top line. The company, whose products also comprise aggregate and concrete, said improvement in bottom line derived in part from factor…
