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Nigeria’s oil production surges 4% to 1.737mbpd in January, says NUPRC

Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate, increased by 4 percent to 1.737 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2025, up from 1.667 million...

Tony Elumelu’s Foundation Signs $6m Agreement to Empower Young African Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu’s Foundation has signed a landmark $6 million agreement with the UAE’s Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed...

Asake’s New Single ‘Yoga’ Sets the Internet Buzzing

Asake, the Afrobeats phenomenon, has made waves in the music industry again with the release of his eagerly awaited single, “Why Love.” Reputed...

Messy Merseyside Derby Ends in Brawl with Four Red Cards

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park will be remembered for its dramatic and chaotic conclusion. Liverpool and Everton drew 2-2 in a...

MTN raises data prices, see the full list

MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has raised its data prices, sparking reactions from customers. The company confirmed the price adjustments in a...

Japan, Nigeria Collaborate on Port Efficiency, Renewable Energy

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has taken a significant step towards improving the efficiency of its ports under a strategic partnership with Japan...

Just in: Tax reform bills scale second reading at House of Reps

The House of Representatives deliberated on the tax reform bills on Wednesday before committing them to second reading. Persecondnews reports that the lawmakers...

Power grid failure: Nigeria plunged into darkness again

For the umpteenth time, a system collapse hit Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday morning, causing widespread power outages across the country, Persecondnews reports....

Over 2,500 Erosion Sites, Rising Unemployment Plague South East – SEDC MD

Mr. Mark Okoye, the Managing Director/CEO of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), says the region is currently grappling with numerous environmental challenges with...

EU, Germany Unveil Joint Initiative to Enhance Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Capacity

The European Union (EU) and Germany have launched a country window initiative aimed at financing renewable energy solutions in Nigeria. The initiative, launched...

FG Targets Lower Food Costs with Increased Investments in Agricultural Sector

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment toward lowering the cost of food commodities in the country. According to Mr. Mohammed Idris, the...

Rotatory Presidency: Power ‘Ii return to North after Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027 – APC Chair Ganduje

Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the Presidency will shift to the North after President Bola...

Real Madrid Stun City at the Etihad with Late Comeback in Champions League Play-off

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Manchester City’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League play-off suffered a major blow after a stunning...

.EFCC arraigns man in court for rejecting Naira as legal currency

For allegedly refusing to accept the Naira as a legal tender and opted for dollar, a man, Precious Uzondu, has been arraigned before...

House of Reps appoints new deputy chief whip

Following the passing away of former Deputy Chief Whip Adewunmi Onanuga, the House of Representatives has appointed Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka (APC, Ogun) as...

Alleged N20bln fraud: Court grants Ex-AMCON boss, Kuru N50m bail, adjourns until March 7

Justice Ramon Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has granted bail to Ahmed Kuyi, the former Managing Director...