Nigeria's history is rich with the contributions of journalists, spanning from the pre-independence era to the present day. It is a tale of bold, influential figures who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to the pursuit of ‘Project Nigeria'. After playing pivotal roles in securing the nation’s independence, these journalists leveraged their platforms and loyal followings to …
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has been honoured with the Exemplary Patriotism and Transformational Leadership Award for his visionary governance and commitment to sustainable development. Governor Namadi was among several eminent Nigerians recognised by the Parliament Diary Newspaper during its first Special Recognition Award ceremony held on Thursday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. …
Award-winning investigative journalist and Editor-in-Chief/COO of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, has said that “great content is the key to survival in the media business.” He stated this during a lively panel session at Pinnacle Daily’s flagship lunch held in Abuja today. The event, themed “The Economics of Media Business: Understanding Revenue Models and Profitability”, explored …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
The Global Information Crisis Poses a Dire Threat to Economic Prosperity and Human Progress, and a Unique Opportunity. Eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to recognize and uphold the economic value of public interest media in the age of AI Governments around the world are chasing the AI dream, …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power supply, the federal government has added 50.4 megawatts (MW) to the national grid with the commissioning of a high-capacity mobile substation in Eleyele, Oyo State. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who led the commissioning on Thursday, said the substation was delivered through a partnership …
By Esther Ososanya Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has delivered a sobering warning to the continent’s leaders: Unless powerful fuel import interests are confronted head-on, no new refinery will ever be built again in sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference in Abuja, the billionaire industrialist declared that entrenched rent-seeking, offshore fuel cartels, …
By Esther Ososanya Security chiefs in the Federal Capital Territory have intensified efforts under Operation Sweep, a coordinated multi-agency crackdown on criminal activities, following a high-level strategy meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, convened between FCT Service Commanders and the Director of Security, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), focused on assessing field reports, identifying operational …
By Esther Ososanya Dealmaking in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector dropped sharply in Q2 2025. Investor caution increased as energy and equity markets turned volatile. Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals fell by 21%, totalling just $13.5 billion between April and June. This slump contrasts sharply with recent performance. In 2023, the sector recorded …
By Esther Ososanya The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an important clarification on visa rules, stating that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long a visitor can remain in the country. In a public advisory posted Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission stressed that …
