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  • Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by ₦30, Deploys CNG Trucks

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by ₦30, Deploys CNG Trucks

    Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery, one of Africa’s largest oil facilities, has lowered the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by 30 Nigerian naira (₦30), reducing costs for distributors from ₦850 […]

  • Davido’s 10 Kilo Tribute Honors Sound Sultan, Echoes Orobo’s Plus-Size Legacy

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Davido’s 10 Kilo Tribute Honors Sound Sultan, Echoes Orobo’s Plus-Size Legacy

    Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has released a music video for his track 10 Kilo that includes a heartfelt tribute to the late Sound Sultan, a celebrated pioneer of the genre who died in 2021. Directed […]

  • Baro River Port: Nigeria Addresses Infrastructure Gaps to Boost Inland Trade

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Baro River Port: Nigeria Addresses Infrastructure Gaps to Boost Inland Trade

    Nigeria’s Federal Government has pledged to accelerate efforts to revitalize the long-stalled Baro River Port in Niger State, a project officials say could redefine regional trade but has struggled with structural and financial hurdles since […]

  • Kogi SDP Accuses Gov Ododo of Wage Withholding, Mismanagement

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Kogi SDP Accuses Gov Ododo of Wage Withholding, Mismanagement

    A political leader in Nigeria’s Kogi State has sharply criticized the state governor for failing to prioritize workers’ welfare and address critical challenges such as insecurity and infrastructure deficits. Isaiah Ijele, Publicity Secretary of the […]

  • EIA Predicts Brent Crude Below $60 in 2025 Amid Oversupply

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on EIA Predicts Brent Crude Below $60 in 2025 Amid Oversupply

    Global oil markets face renewed pressure as U.S. energy analysts project Brent crude prices could fall to their lowest levels in five years. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) warned Tuesday that Brent crude spot […]

  • 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Play-Off Fixtures Confirmed

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Play-Off Fixtures Confirmed

    The race for Europe’s most prestigious club competition has intensified as UEFA finalized the 2025/26 Champions League play-off matchups following decisive third qualifying round results. Eight teams secured their spots in the play-offs this week, […]

  • AI in Africa: Bridging Tech Gaps for Inclusive Growth

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on AI in Africa: Bridging Tech Gaps for Inclusive Growth

    As Nigeria hosts one of Africa’s largest tech conferences this week, policymakers and innovators are grappling with a critical question: Can artificial intelligence drive inclusive economic growth across a continent still held back by infrastructure […]

  • Oil Prices Flat as Politics and Petroleum Collide

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Flat as Politics and Petroleum Collide

    Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as markets weighed mixed signals from U.S. inventory reports and geopolitical developments, including a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. and Russian leaders. Brent crude futures hovered at $66.12 per […]

  • Global EV Sales Growth Slows to 21% in July as China Momentum Cools

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Global EV Sales Growth Slows to 21% in July as China Momentum Cools

    Global electric vehicle sales growth moderated in July, expanding 21% year-on-year to 1.6 million units—the smallest increase since January—as China’s once-booming market showed signs of cooling. According to data released Wednesday by research firm Rho […]

  • Jun 2025 Fuel Consumption Drops 16% to 1.44bn Litres – NMDPRA

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Jun 2025 Fuel Consumption Drops 16% to 1.44bn Litres – NMDPRA

    Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sectors faced a notable downturn in June 2025, with nationwide fuel consumption plunging by 16.4% compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream […]

  • BBNaija Victory Mocks Thelma’s Single Mother Status in Feud

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on BBNaija Victory Mocks Thelma’s Single Mother Status in Feud

    Tensions flared between two contestants on the latest season of Nigeria’s popular Big Brother Naija reality show, with housemates Victory and Thelma Lawson embroiled in a bitter clash this week. The dispute, which unfolded on […]

  • Gbobaniyi Olubadan Relocates to Oba Ladoja’s Residences in Ibadan

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Gbobaniyi Olubadan Relocates to Oba Ladoja’s Residences in Ibadan

    In a significant cultural transition, a revered ensemble of traditional drummers, vocalists, and praise performers has officially shifted its base to the homes of Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the incoming monarch of Ibadan, Nigeria. The […]

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