NMDPRA Explains Rising Fuel Prices THE Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has attributed the recent rise in petrol pump prices across Nigeria to market forces operating under the country’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. According to the authority, price fluctuations are expected within a deregulated market where supply, demand, and global events influence […]
Hardship Drives Women in Abuja Into Informal Taxi Business INCREASING economic pressure and rising living costs are pushing more women in Nigeria’s capital city to convert their private cars into informal taxis, commonly known as “kabu-kabu.” Across major junctions and bus stops in Abuja, the nation’s capital, a growing number of female drivers can now […]
Women Challenge Barriers in Nigeria’s Heavy Manufacturing AS the world marks International Women’s Day on 8th March, discussions around gender equality frequently focus on politics, finance, and technology. Yet one of the least examined frontiers remains Nigeria’s heavy manufacturing sector—industries such as steel production, cement manufacturing, shipbuilding, oil servicing, and large-scale construction. Despite progress in […]
International Women’s Day 2026: Spotlight on Leadership and Opportunity AS the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, conversations about gender equity, leadership, and economic inclusion continue to gain prominence. Across Nigeria’s corporate and financial sectors, women are increasingly occupying influential positions, shaping policy discussions and driving enterprise growth. Among the voices highlighted this year in […]
Nigeria’s Economy: Recovery or Rebranding? WHEN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently declared that Nigeria was “out of the woods,” the remark immediately sparked debate across policy circles, markets, and households. The statement, delivered at the Presidential Villa, suggested that a mix of economic reforms, improving security conditions, and governance initiatives had begun steering the country […]
Delta Governor Reacts to Loss in National Assembly GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has mourned the passing of Dr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, describing the development as a painful loss to the nation’s legislative community. Dr. Dunkwu reportedly died in the early hours of […]
Rising Tensions Push Oil Prices CRUDE oil markets reacted sharply Friday to escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Brent crude jumped 8.5 percent to $92.69 per barrel, while WTI rose more than 12 percent to over $90, completing the largest weekly gain on record. The surge follows US President Donald Trump’s warning that only Iran’s […]
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Long Queues at MRS Stations FUEL queues are resurfacing across Lagos as petrol prices climb above ₦1,000 per litre. On Saturday morning, motorists and commercial drivers were spotted forming long lines at MRS filling stations along the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway, where Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was still being sold at ₦937 per litre. Other stations on […]
A Childhood Stolen TWELVE days before his life ended tragically, Muhammad Usman, a 17-year-old herder in Maraban Dare, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, carried the weight of grief and fear on his slim shoulders. Born in 2008, Usman’s early life was scarred by recurring deadly attacks, compounded by the gruesome murder of his father […]