The reconciliation meeting between the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and leaders of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Tuesday shifted to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) in Abuja. The talks, which are being held behind closed doors, follow days of heightened tension over industrial action by the union against the refinery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, along with some PENGASSAN representatives, was seen moving from the ministry to the NSA’s office for the crucial session. PENGASSAN had earlier declared a nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery over alleged…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
A Professor of Medicine and Consultant Nephrologist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Dr. Aliyu Abdul, has revealed that at least, 651 kidneys were trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between 2015 and 2020. According to him, the black-market value of these kidneys is estimated at $41 billion, underscoring the alarming scale of organ trafficking in the country. “This shocking revelation highlights the disturbing rate of illegal organ trade in Nigeria,” Prof. Abdul said. He raised concerns about where these kidneys were sourced from, questioning whether they came from impoverished citizens who may have been ignorant of the health…
Nigeria has appealed to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for support in financing Phase II of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) and the Green Legacy Initiative. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the request during a bilateral meeting with AfDB President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. SAPZ Phase II aims to expand climate-resilient infrastructure and agro-industrial growth to 24 additional states, up from the initial eight and the FCT, with the goal of diversifying Nigeria’s economy and boosting value-added agricultural exports. “Nigeria has the agro-ecological potential to grow virtually…
Nigeria has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the country’s National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) in tackling desertification and land degradation. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the appeal during a bilateral meeting with AfDB President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The meeting was convened at the instance of Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The NAGGW was established to address land degradation, combat desertification, boost food security, and help communities adapt to climate change across 11 frontline states: Sokoto,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reported a significant surge in its monthly profit, rising by 91.3 percent to N539 billion. This increase marks a robust recovery in the company’s financial performance compared to previous months in 2025. NNPCL’s improved profitability highlights the company’s operational resilience amid fluctuating global oil markets and ongoing efforts to boost crude oil and natural gas production. The rise in profit is also a testament to strategic management actions driven by renewed vigor against challenges like crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. This financial upturn underscores NNPCL’s central role in contributing to Nigeria’s…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the re-entry into Ogoniland is not just about oil production but a historic milestone for reconciliation, justice, and community development under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu acknowledged the sacrifices of the Ogoni people, noting their decades of pain. “This milestone reflects the spirit of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which commits to building a stronger country, attracting responsible investment, and ensuring community development for national progress,” Tinubu said. NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, echoed…
Stallion Times, in partnership with the Plateau State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has trained journalists on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in newsrooms. The one-day workshop, held Thursday at the NUJ secretariat in Jos, stressed the need for journalists to balance innovation with professional responsibility. Editor-in-Chief of Stallion Times, Isiyaku Ahmed, said AI offers opportunities to improve efficiency in news gathering and distribution but must not compromise truth, accuracy, fairness, and accountability. NUJ Chairperson in Plateau, Ayuku Pwaspo, described the training as timely, urging reporters to adopt AI responsibly. “The future of journalism is…
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) says its community-focused security model has directly employed over 35,000 Niger Delta youths, a move credited with boosting national gas production to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (Bscf) in July 2025. Figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) show an 8.58% rise from the 6.99 Bscf recorded in 2024, alongside a drop in gas flaring — underscoring improved efficiency and environmental responsibility. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, PINL’s General Manager of Community Relations and Stakeholders Engagement, said the expansion of the company’s surveillance mandate beyond…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved a $510 million Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA) by TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd. The agreement allows the transfer of TotalEnergies’ entire 12.5 per cent contractor interest in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE). The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Mr. Eniola Akinkuotu. According to the details, TotalEnergies will transfer 10 per cent of its interest to SNEPCo at a cost of $408 million, while NAE will…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised concern in its latest SDG 16 Shadow Report over the dangers posed by asset secrecy and the growing kidnap-for-ransom economy in Nigeria. The report notes that weak accountability and opacity in asset recovery are undermining justice, peace, and strong institutions, which are central to the Sustainable Development Goals. According to the report, between May 2023 and April 2024, an estimated ₦2.2 trillion was paid in ransom across more than two million kidnapping incidents nationwide. CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, described this trend as the “privatisation of insecurity,” warning that the…