Barely 12 hours after the officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) sought the intervention of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to universities across the country to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears of their lecturers. Recall that ASUU officials, led by its National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, sought Sen. Wamakko’s mediation to restore stability and end recurring strikes in Nigeria’s university system. Senator Wamakko assured the ASUU delegation of his readiness to use his influence and experience to help resolve the crisis, while noting that education remained central to national development…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on the Bank of America to prioritise investments in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector to attract funding and boost national oil production. The Commission Chief Executive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, made the appeal during a meeting with Mr. Chuba Ezenwa, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Bank of America, in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr. Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic Communications at NUPRC, the engagement aligns with Section 6(h) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which mandates…
Dangote Cement Plc has announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, posting a remarkable 164.8 per cent increase in earnings per share (EPS) — from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80. This surge reflects the company’s strong operational performance and strategic expansion across Africa. Group revenue rose by 23.2 per cent to ₦3,154.8 billion, compared to ₦2,560.6 billion in the same period of 2024. The company also recorded a 57.7 per cent rise in Group EBITDA, growing from ₦908.7 billion to ₦1,428.2 billion. Profit after tax (PAT) jumped 166.3 per cent, from ₦279.1 billion to ₦743.3 billion. EPS,…
Scanfrost, one of Nigeria’s most trusted names in home and kitchen appliances, has announced Hilda Baci — the Guinness World Record–breaking chef and celebrated culinary entrepreneur — as its newest brand ambassador. Hilda’s inspiring story of passion, excellence, and perseverance perfectly aligns with Scanfrost’s values of reliability, innovation, and quality. From her record-breaking cookathon to her growing impact in the culinary and lifestyle space, she continues to represent the strength and creativity of the modern Nigerian. Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Ajit Nair, Group Managing Director, C.G.C.L., said: “We are delighted to welcome Hilda Baci to the Scanfrost family. Her…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. The substances, destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, led to the arrest of several suspects, including a cargo agent and a UK-based public health worker. At least two suspects linked to the export attempts have been taken into custody. One of them, a cargo agent, Boladale Riliwan, was arrested on October 7, 2025, following the…
Dr. Moses Arokoya, President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has revealed that 65 percent of human diseases in Nigeria are zoonotic — that is, transmitted from animals to humans. Arokoya made the disclosure on Monday during the 61st Annual National Congress and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NVMA, held in Jalingo, Taraba State. He noted that zoonotic diseases are on the rise across the country, adding that an estimated 2.7 million lives are lost globally each year due to such infections. According to him, the choice of Taraba State for this year’s conference was strategic, as plans…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that parts of Abuja will experience electricity disruptions lasting over two weeks due to ongoing road construction activities. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, explaining that the planned outage will affect the 132-kilovolt Gwagwalada–Kukwaba–Apo double-circuit transmission line. According to the statement, the power interruption will run from Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 16, 2025, and is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and equipment during the road construction along the Kuje axis being undertaken by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).…
The Nigerian government says about 20 million Nigerians are now covered under the national health insurance scheme, with a target to reach 44 million citizens by 2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, describing the progress as a reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the country’s steady move toward universal health coverage. Pate said Nigeria achieved a record enrollment in 2024 with over 2.4 million new subscribers, raising total coverage to nearly 20 million. He emphasized that the new policy framework aims to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has intercepted two containers loaded with vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs valued at ₦5.3 billion. In a statement on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC OE Ivara, said the seizures demonstrate the Command’s resolve to protect Nigeria’s borders and ensure trade compliance. According to the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, the first container, numbered HLXU8500072, originating from Montreal, Canada, was intercepted on September 4, 2025, through intelligence-led enforcement. A joint physical examination revealed four vehicles hiding 156 packets of Colorado Indica (a strain of cannabis) weighing 78kg,…
Environmental activists, civil society groups, and community representatives from across the Niger Delta have called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to set a definite deadline for ending gas flaring in the country. The demand was part of the resolutions adopted at the Climate Justice Assembly held on Friday in Benin City, during the launch of the campaign themed “Yasunize and Ogonize the World for Socio-Ecological Wellbeing.” The event was organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). In a joint declaration signed by Mr. Stanley Egholo, Cadmus Atake-Enade, and Kome Odhomor, the participants described…