Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty, organisations are recognising the importance of adopting sustainable practices that balance Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations. In Nigeria, the sustainability agenda has become a…
Bandits operating in parts of Kebbi South have demanded N100 million from Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening to launch an attack if their demand is not met. According to report, the demand was conveyed through a letter addressed to the community leaders. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Wednesday, clashed with the lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole. The duo clashed during the Ministry of Works’ defence of the 2026 budget. In a video making the rounds the minister could be heard confronting Oshiomhole, saying, “You can’t use foul language on me. I’m a distinguished…
The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of the Kogi West Senatorial District to support intensified security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist cells, bandit networks, and other criminal groups in the area. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the State…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has urged fuel marketers and policymakers to rethink Nigeria’s product evacuation strategy, warning that reliance on coastal loading could significantly inflate fuel prices and undermine the gains of domestic refining. The refinery said its position is driven by a focus on efficiency, affordability and consumer welfare, stressing that its logistics investments were…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited, the Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking at the launch of the Vision 2050 Blueprint for South East’s Economic Development in Enugu on Wednesday. According to Shettima, the 25-year development blueprint for the South-East will…
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has again dismissed reports that he was bribed by one of his predecessors, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is currently standing trial in a British court for alleged bribery. Kachikwu had first denied any knowledge or involvement in any dealings whatsoever with Diezani or her allies sometime in…
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other…
*Illustration In a disturbing illustration of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Sahel, hundreds of Nigerians fleeing banditry, insurgency and economic hardship, have taken refuge in the largest public graveyard in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, PRNigeria reports. The displaced families, mostly from Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states, said they were forced into the…
The International Monetary Fund has raised Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4%, up from its earlier projection of 4.2%. The revised outlook was published in the IMF’s January 2026 update of the World Economic Outlook and unveiled on Monday at the report’s official launch. The adjustment reflects the Fund’s growing optimism about Nigeria’s…
