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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced plans to increase its stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 20 per cent. The move aims to boost Nigeria’s local refining capacity and strengthen its role in the downstream oil sector. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made this known at…
Reigning African champions and 10 time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winners, the Super Falcons, resumed training on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The session comes ahead of Tuesday’s return leg of their final qualifying match for the 2026 WAFCON against the Benin Republic. After spending nearly a week in…
Pension schemes remain a crucial part of financial security for millions of Nigerian workers, helping them build a stable future after retirement. However, questions often arise about what becomes of a person’s pension savings when the contributor dies, whether before or after retirement. For many families, this uncertainty can create confusion during an already difficult…
ABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS)https://www.dss.gov.ng/ has released the names of 115 former officers dismissed from the agency and warned Nigerians to be cautious when dealing with anyone claiming to be a DSS operative. The announcement, published on the Service’s official website on Tuesday, is part of efforts to sanitize the agency and…
TikTok star DJ Chicken was attacked by an angry mob in Sagamu on Saturday after his car reportedly hit a motorcycle, injuring a man and a woman. The crash occurred shortly after noon on a narrow street in the town. Witnesses said DJ Chicken was speeding when he collided with the motorcycle, throwing the rider…
The Joint Action Committee of Senior Staff of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, yesterday protested against the cancellation of the two-day off given about a year ago by the state government to serve as a palliative and cushion the effects of the…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stressing that he will not tolerate another strike that disrupts learning in Nigerian universities. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa…
In another remarkable gesture of philanthropy, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, has announced a ₦4 billion donation to fund the construction of an Electrical and Electronics Engineering block at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos. Otedola, who also serves as the Chancellor of the institution, made the announcement during the university’s…
Senator Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of a naval base and dockyard in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, describing the move as a major milestone that will boost economic growth and strengthen national security. Daniel, who chairs the Senate Committee on Navy, also commended the President…
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY-ARISE Media Group, Nduka Obaigbena, has said that Nigeria can only thrive when built on justice, fairness, and shared prosperity. Obaigbena made the remark on Monday during an ARISE Television event that hosted the Arewa Consultative Forum. He stressed the importance of building a balanced and inclusive society where all citizens have equal opportunities. “Nigeria works for all of us, and…
