President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria is on track to become a global powerhouse in fertiliser and petrochemicals, with his company targeting the position of world’s largest exporter of urea fertiliser by 2026. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday, 15 September, 2025 while briefing journalists at the Dangote Refinery complex in Lagos, during an event marking the one-year anniversary of the refinery’s gasoline rollout. Speaking with optimism, the billionaire industrialist said the group was scaling operations to position Nigeria at the centre of the global urea market. “We’re actually targeting to be…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Gunmen on motorbikes on Monday, 15 September, 2025 invaded a community in western Niger, killing at least 22 villagers attending a baptism ceremony. A local media and other sources, who confirmed the sad development on Tuesday, 16 september, 2025, said the shootings happened on Monday in the Tillaberi region, near Burkina Faso and Mali, where jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group (IS) are active. A resident of the area disclosed that 15 people were killed first at a baptism ceremony in Takoubatt village. “The attackers then went to the outskirts of Takoubatt where they killed seven…
As part of ongoing reforms to unlock Nigeria’s vast food production potential through new policies that serve as a game-changer for agriculture and infrastructure investments in the country, the federal government has announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, made this disclosure in Abuja, during the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. According to him, while hunger poses a global security issue, Nigeria must mobilise its strengths to secure a future of abundance. “Nothing unifies humanity as…
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN)has offered a reason for directing Nigeria’s major banks must get approval for new managing directors at least six months before their current chief executives leave office. The move, according to the Apex Bank, is part of broader efforts to strengthen corporate governance and maintain confidence in the financial system. It warned that leadership uncertainty at large banks could destabilise the entire financial sector and damage the wider economy. The CBN also said these appointments must be announced publicly no later than three months before the outgoing managing director officially steps down. The new rules apply…
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 election in Anambra state, Sen. Uche Ekwunife, has recanted and disowned some statements attributed to her, accusing Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife of a series of malfeasance, including that of Infidelity she reportedly made against the First Lady of Anambra State. The major allegation which made the rounds was the one where she was said to have alleged that the First Lady had children for a prominent Anambra billionaire, Chief Chris Uba. Irked by the allegations, Mrs Soludo had issued a public statement expressing her…
MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has announced the commencement of the second phase of the MTN SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme with a call for applications. The initiative aims to equip 5,000 public school teachers across Nigeria with cutting-edge digital skills, innovative teaching methods, and leadership capacity to transform the learning experience in public schools. The call for applications, open until 19th October 2025 is part of the MTN Foundation’s continued commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education sector and empowering educators with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. In addition,…
In a significant show of support with unwavering commitment, dedication and determination, notable leaders of Osogbo Local Government on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, welcomed with unprecedented enthusiasm AMBO Grassrooters, a support group comprising past and present Local Government Chairmen and chairpersons working for the actualisation of the governorship ambition of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. The group under the leadership of Elder Deji Agboola, former Chairman of Ede South Local Government, took its consultation, sensitisation, and familiarisation tour to Osogbo Local Government with the aims of canvassing support for Oyebamiji among relevant stakeholders in the local government and engaging party faithful…
By Oluwole Solanke PhD FCIB In the heart of Africa lies Nigeria, a nation brimming with vibrant culture, resilient people, and untapped potential. Yet, beneath the surface of its bustling cities and serene villages, a silent cry echoes from the masses—a plea for compassion, fairness, and a chance to thrive. The question lingers: Can the politicians pity the masses? Can those entrusted with power prioritize the welfare of the people over personal gain? In a nation where hope and hardship coexist, it’s time to reflect on the role of leadership in uplifting the common man. As Nelson Mandela once said,…
By Funke Egbemode (egbemode3@gmail.com) It all started with Lux soap. The housekeeper said she bought a pack of six bars for N5,400. My 92-year-old father gasped. ‘For just soap? Was that for a carton or two cartons?’ I told him, it was for just six bars. ‘Where is this country heading now?’ That is a frequent question my father asks these days. The old man just cannot understand today’s prices of anything. How can he? He bought his brand new Vauxhall Chevette E for N4, 800 and now his soap costs N5,000! Of course, he is confused. I told him…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of peace in achieving sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku stated this during a capacity-building programme for Niger Delta Stakeholders on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Inclusive Peace and Sustainable Development in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Rev. Julius Oworibo, noted: “This workshop for stakeholders in the region is for us, on how to manage ourselves and our relationships in the region. Without peace, the Commission’s developmental efforts cannot thrive. The NDDC has been commissioning projects…