By NKEM OBU Revisiting a Crucial Episode in Nigeria’s Political History NIGERIA’S First Republic remains one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s political evolution, marked by intense regional rivalries, ideological divisions, and fierce competition for power. Yet within that era of conflict emerged moments of unusual cross-regional solidarity that continue to shape debates about […]
Market Expectations Driving Short-Term Price Changes AN energy expert, Wumi Iledare, has attributed recent increases in petrol pump prices in Nigeria to market expectations and volatility in global crude oil prices rather than immediate supply shortages. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and Policy Research at Louisiana State University’s Centre for Energy Studies, said […]
State Launches Campaign Against Neglected Tropical Diseases THE Cross River State Government has launched a mass treatment campaign targeting about 400,000 school-aged children as part of efforts to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The initiative, which focuses on children aged between five and 14 years, is part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to eliminate NTDs by […]
Gunfight Disrupts Religious Observance FEAR gripped several rural communities in Katsina State last Friday after a violent confrontation between rival bandit groups forced residents in more than 10 villages to suspend the weekly Juma’at congregational prayers. Residents and community sources said the clash occurred around settlements located near the borders of Musawa Local Government Area, […]
Committee Submits Report on Proposed Housing Reform Bill THE Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee reviewing the proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, a legislation aimed at reforming tenancy relations and modernising housing regulations across the state. The report was presented during plenary by the Chairman of the […]
Rising Tensions Shake Global Energy Markets ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through Nigeria’s fuel market, with industry operators warning that petrol prices could soar to ₦2,000 per litre if the crisis persists. The warning came from the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), whose National President, Billy […]
Governor Introduces Reforms to Ease Economic Pressure THE Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, has announced a series of reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on commercial transport operators and residents while restoring order in the state’s transport sector. The measures follow complaints from drivers and commuters in Calabar over rising ticket […]
DESOPADEC Strengthens Community Empowerment Programme THE Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has boosted a business empowerment programme initiated by Kestin Pondi with an additional ₦100 million, expanding the number of beneficiaries to 80. The intervention was announced during the grand finale of the entrepreneurship grant initiative held on March 9, 2026, where […]
NELFUND Applauds DELSU’s Student-Friendly Decision THE Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commended the management of Delta State University, Abraka for adopting a student-friendly approach in implementing the Federal Government’s student loan programme. In a statement issued in Abuja on 9 March 2026, the agency praised the university for allowing students whose loan applications have […]
Presidential Assent Ends Decades-Old Export Restrictions NIGERIA has taken a major step toward expanding its agricultural export potential following the signing of the Export (Prohibition) Act (Repeal) Bill 2025 into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new legislation repeals the long-standing Export (Prohibition) Act of 1989, which restricted the export of several agricultural commodities […]