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Economy/Business

Eyesan assumes office, pledges investment-driven upstream reform

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The new leadership of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas regulator is pivoting from a traditional oversight role to a proactive business enabler, aiming to reignite investor confidence and attract fresh capital under the Petroleum Industry Act. With a core strategy of digitization, transparency, and decisive stakeholder engagement, the Commission targets measurable growth in both crude oil output and gas production. This shift positions the regulator as a central catalyst for industry growth, with an ambition to set the gold standard for upstream regulation in Africa through operational efficiency

Football

Stakeholders hail City FC Abuja’s year-end awards initiative

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City Football Club of Abuja’s inaugural End-of-Year Awards Night has been hailed by stakeholders as a transformative model for Nigerian football, setting a new standard for player motivation and club culture within the Nigeria National League. The event, a first of its kind for an NNL club in the FCT, demonstrates how formal recognition and appreciation can significantly boost player morale and drive performance. Key figures praised the initiative as an importation of global best practices, highlighting its potential to inspire wider adoption across the league. Ultimately

Culture & Tourism

Oba of Benin performs 'Ewere' rite to seek breakthroughs for natives, Nigerians

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The Oba of Benin has performed the sacred ‘Ewere’ rite, a traditional ceremony seeking divine breakthroughs and expressing gratitude for the outgoing year. This event uniquely blends spiritual petitions, cultural heritage, and communal thanksgiving, highlighting the monarchy’s ongoing role in national well-being. The festival continues with wrestling competitions and a Christian thanksgiving service, demonstrating a distinctive synthesis of indigenous tradition and modern faith. This practice underscores the enduring cultural authority of traditional institutions in fostering hope and social cohesion.

General News

Yuletide: NEMA launches campaign to curb road crashes in Kano 

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NEMA has launched “Operation Eagle Eye,” a proactive campaign in Kano to drastically reduce festive season road crashes through public sensitization and strategic emergency deployments. The initiative uniquely complements FRSC efforts by combining preventative education with pre-positioned response teams to ensure prompt accident management. A core insight is the targeted focus on driver behaviors—like reckless overtaking and phone use—as critical, preventable causes of crashes. The campaign’s ultimate, measurable goal is to achieve zero road traffic fatalities during this high-risk travel

General News

PDP urges Nigerians to embrace Christmas virtues

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In a Christmas message, Nigeria’s PDP Chairman framed the holiday’s virtues of love and sacrifice as critical, non-partisan principles for national renewal. He argued that these values are essential for overcoming socio-economic challenges and fostering the unity required for prosperity. The statement positions the party as committed to transcending seasonal goodwill by embedding these ideals into the political fabric to achieve collective national aspirations. This reframes Christmas from a purely religious observance into a strategic cornerstone for national resilience and economic transformation.

General News

Christmas: Gov. Fintiri sues for unity,  love

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In a Christmas message, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri frames the holiday as a critical call for national unity and collective action amid severe security and economic crises. He posits that the core Christian virtues of hope, love, and generosity are not merely religious tenets but essential, practical foundations for building a more just and cohesive society. The governor uniquely positions this festive period as a strategic opportunity to consciously discard societal discord and lay the groundwork for a shared, prosperous future. His conclusion is a direct

Education

NUC approves degree programme for FCE Yola   

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FCE Yola has received landmark approval from the NUC to independently run 14 degree programs, marking a significant institutional upgrade from its previous affiliated status. This positions the college among a select group of 15 federal colleges granted autonomous degree-awarding power, enhancing its academic stature and offering new opportunities. For the 2026/2027 academic year, prospective students must apply directly through JAMB and the college portal, selecting only from the 14 approved courses. This transition represents a strategic shift

General News

Christmas: Gov. Mohammed Felicitates with Christians

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State extends Christmas felicitations, strategically framing the holiday as a catalyst for statewide unity and social cohesion beyond the Christian community. His message emphasizes that core religious virtues—peace, tolerance, and love—are essential civic duties for all residents to foster security and collective development. The governor directly links this moral appeal to his administration’s commitments to inclusive governance and security, positioning unity as a deliberate defense against divisive narratives. This public statement functions as both a seasonal greeting

General News

Yuletide: Catholic Bishop cautions against profiteering during festive season

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A Catholic Bishop has issued a powerful moral critique against the widespread practice of price gouging during the Christmas season, condemning it as exploitative and contrary to the spirit of the celebration. He highlights the specific burden of inflated transportation costs, which prevents family reunification, and contrasts Nigeria’s trend with the subsidized or reduced costs common in developed nations during holidays. His call is for a fundamental shift towards moderation and fairness, framing ethical pricing not merely as an economic choice but as a core Christian value of

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