The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on its Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following the collapse of a key tower during a severe rainstorm on Thursday, 16 April 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, April 19, signed by TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the …
Nigeria is currently ranked among countries with relatively low petrol prices globally. According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, the average price of petrol, also known as gasoline, around the world as of April 13, 2026, is $USD1.50 per litre. Data published by the oil and gas analytical firm indicates that Nigeria is currently ranked 23rd ($0.90 per litre) …
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed have accused incumbent Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of pursuing a political vendetta against them with issues linked to the 2018 robbery incident in offa. The reactions by Saraki and Ahmed, who are AbdulRazaq's predecessors, came after the state government filed 20-count charges …
The hope for cheaper fuel has been dampened after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on Saturday, reversing the brief optimism that followed its reopening on Friday. Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz blocked again on Saturday, April 18, hours after it was reopened. The move is a direct response to the U.S. …
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has temporarily suspended its planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026. This decision follows an appeal from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. According to a communique issued by AON after an emergency meeting of …
Following the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran has officially declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for all commercial vessels. The reopening, announced on Friday, April 17, 2026, by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, marks a significant shift in the process towards resolving the Middle East conflict. This development comes …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has refuted claims that aviation fuel (Jet A1) is selling for N3,300 per litre, describing such reports as inaccurate and inconsistent with current market data. In a statement released on Friday, signed by NMDPRA Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, the Authority said that though fuel …
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to airline operators not to increase airfares yet following the recent hike in prices of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1 fuel. The minister also appealed to the domestic airline operators to reconsider any planned suspension of flight operations, pointing out that such actions would …
The MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, hosted the Women, Words and Wealth workshop—an intensive programme designed to equip women writers and creatives with skills in craft, voice development, and pathways to publication. The practical workshop held in Ikoyi, which was part of the activities to mark International Women’s Day 2026, focused on …
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), has said the recent surge in price of aviation fuel also known as Jet A1, is primarily driven by global geopolitical tensions and high local logistics costs, not solely by market manipulation. MEMAN has also strongly disputed the specific price figures cited by airlines, advising carriers …
