The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has explained the reasons behind the recent increase in cooking gas prices across the country. In an interview with State House correspondents, Ojulari attributed the price hike to the temporary disruption in operations caused by last week’s strike by…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms Inc. have entered advanced negotiations to resolve their legal dispute over a $32.8 million fine and several compliance directives issued against the tech company for alleged violations involving Nigerian users’ data. At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja on Friday, lawyers for both parties informed…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, September 27, following a dispute with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical. PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the announcement in Abuja this afternoon, explaining that the decision to suspend the strike was made…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed all its members to commence a nationwide strike starting Monday, September 29, 2025, in response to the dismissal of over 800 workers by Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN condemned the recent mass sack of Nigerian employees at Dangote Refinery as a gross violation of…
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has cancelled 1,263 mineral licenses due to operators failing to pay their annual service fees as required by law. The announcement was made in Abuja on Sunday, September 21, through a statement from the minister’s media aide, Segun Tomori, following recommendations from the Mining Cadastral Office (MCO).…
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Meta Platforms unlawfully restricted the freedom of expression of Esperanza Gómez, a well-known adult film actress, by deactivating her Instagram account. The court has ordered the tech company to revise its privacy policies and clarify its content moderation processes. Gómez, who has over five million Instagram followers, stated that…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a directive instructing pilots not to take off if there are unresolved issues involving unruly passengers onboard. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance safety, order, and professionalism within the country’s aviation sector. The directive was announced on Wednesday, September 10, by the NCAA’s Director…
The Enugu State Government has accused prominent real estate developer Olasijibomi Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, of defrauding the state of ₦5.7 billion disbursed for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools across the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, the government alleged that Ogundele disappeared after…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced that its members will commence a nationwide strike on Monday, September 8, 2025, in protest against what it describes as anti-union labour practices linked to the introduction of newly imported Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by Dangote Refinery. In a statement jointly signed…
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has nearly doubled his net worth to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, cementing his status as Africa’s richest individual and the 86th wealthiest person in the world. Just a year ago, Dangote was ranked 144th globally with an estimated fortune of $13.4 billion. The dramatic increase in his wealth is…
