Environment

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, targeted at promoting gas production in Nigeria.  File photo combo of the PENGASSAN emblem and oil rig. Tinubu signed the Executive Order, titled: “The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency …

The foreign exchange market closed Friday on a weaker note as sustained demand for dollars outweighed supply throughout the trading session. File photo of naira and dollar notes   Market activity remained strong, with demand skewed to the bid side, putting upward pressure on exchange rates. As a result, the …

Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Zamfara State, local police and authorities told AFP Saturday. Zamfara State, like many northern states, is plagued by insecurity from many sources, including armed gangs locally called “bandits” who loot villages and kidnap residents, and …

Low voter turnout and delays with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System at various polling units in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, disrupted the conduct of the FCT Area Council elections. At Polling Unit 044, LEA Primary School, Kubwa II, only about 50 voters had been accredited and had cast their votes …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Benue State Chapter, has suspended its State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Tim Nyor over what it described as gross violation of the party’s principles, acts of insubordination and anti-party activities. The decision was taken on Friday during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held …

Three major opposition political parties are absent from the ballot in Saturday’s bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State. FILE: A ballot box The affected parties are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a coalition involving the African Democratic …

President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke to his signature economic policy. Members of the media raise their hands to ask questions to US …

ON February 22, 2025, readers will be captivated by the release of “The Space Between,” the debut novel from Nigerian author and educator Veronica Osanakpo. This poignant story delves into the often-overlooked elements of trust, understanding, and supportive family relationships that build and sustain enduring love. “The Space Between” follows …

THE UN weather agency, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), says February saw more extreme heat and unusually high temperatures in both hemispheres. Summarizing the state of the climate, it said the month ended with extreme heat in the southern hemisphere where it is summer, while high temperatures atypical of the …

Oil & Gas expert, James Arukhe emphasizes that Nigeria needs collaboration between government and private entities, alongside strategic investments, to fulfil its domestic and international energy commitments. “Meeting these obligations requires investments in infrastructure, technology, security, environmental sustainability, and human capital,” Arukhe stated. “Policy reforms are also crucial.” He emphasizes …