El-Rufai: Nigeria’s challenge is misallocation of talent, not lack of It
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai says Nigeria’s economic woes are rooted not in a shortage of capable people or ideas, but in the country’s persistent misallocation of its brightest minds. In a statement he shared on Facebook on Wednesday, El-Rufai argued that Nigeria’s real problem lies in where its top talent is channelled — and why. According to him, many...
Benue school expels 11 over viral stripping of female student
The management of Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Aliade, in Benue State, has expelled 11 students found to have participated in an assault on a female student that was recorded and circulated on social media. The incident came to public attention after a video went viral showing a female student being stripped by fellow students in uniform while others watched...
Fuel prices soar across Africa as Iran war hits global oil supply
Fuel prices have surged across Africa as the ongoing conflict involving Iran drives global oil prices higher, raising fears of inflation across the continent. Many African countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products, leaving them exposed to supply disruptions and rising costs. In South Africa, the government on Tuesday reduced its fuel levy for one month following pressure from labour unions...
Chevron takes FID on Aseng gas project in Equatorial Guinea
Noble Energy EG Limited (a Chevron company) confirms that Chevron has taken Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project in Equatorial Guinea. The FID follows the execution of relevant agreements and is pending final regulatory approvals. Speaking on the FID on Tuesday, the Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa region, Jim Swartz, noted that the...
EFCC arrests Abuja property agent over N288m real estate scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based property agent, Hajia Adama Adamu, for allegedly defrauding a client of N288 million in a real estate transaction. The commission announced the arrest on Wednesday via its official X handle, stating that operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate picked up the suspect following a petition. According to the EFCC, Adamu allegedly...
El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court fixes April 14 for ruling on bail application
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai until April 14, 2026. The decision followed arguments presented by both the defence and prosecution teams during Wednesday’s proceedings. Lead defence counsel, Adewole Iyamu, said the defence was optimistic about securing bail, noting that all submissions had been properly presented...
El-Rufai returns to court for bail hearing
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appeared at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday morning for the continuation of his bail application hearing. He was driven into the court premises around 9:00am and stepped out of his vehicle five minutes later, attracting the attention of security personnel and a few onlookers already stationed in the area. Wednesday’s sitting follows...
Uba Sani bags women in leadership summit award, vows more economic inclusion
The Business Day Women in Leadership Summit has presented the Leadership and Inclusion Award to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for prioritising inclusion as economic wisdom. The award ceremony, which was attended by government officials, captains of industry and women professionals, was organised in partnership with Brooks and Blake, and The Conversationalists in Lagos. The summit noted that Sani adopted a...
Nigeria’s departing future, By FUNKE EGBEMODE
By FUNKE EGBEMODE Ace Actor, my multitalented friend, Yemi Sodimu, started a riot with this post some days ago: "E wa o, dis omo meji meji that we are ‘borning’, se kii se wahala lojo iwaju for us in the south bayi?" I will explain it in simple terms. "Every Yoruba family now favours two children per couple. Are we ready for the...
OPINION BY TEMITOPE AJAYI: How Tinubu’s policy of naira-for-crude guarantees supply security in Nigeria
By TEMITOPE AJAYI President Bola Tinubu demonstrated foresight in July 2024, when he approved the use of the naira as the payment currency for crude oil supplied by the NNPC to the Dangote Refinery. Since the launch of the naira-for-crude initiative on October 1, 2024, Nigeria has experienced a strategic breakthrough amid the ongoing economic turmoil resulting from the Iran-Israel-US...
