On the eve of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2026, a parallel narrative is once again gaining momentum across digital platforms, retail spaces, and influencer-driven marketing networks. It is being promoted under a deceptively celebratory label, “World Vape Day.” At face value, it appears to align with modern harm-reduction discourse, positioning vaping as a cleaner, …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) recorded an upsurge in revenue in April 2026 just as it witnessed a significant recovery in upstream production. The NNPC monthly report for April 2026, released on Saturday, indicates that its revenue rose by 79 per cent to ₦4.971 trillion in April from ₦2.774 trillion recorded in March. …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has further reduced the gantry price of its premium motor spirit (petrol) from ₦1,275 to ₦1,250 per litre, bringing relief to Nigerian consumers. This latest adjustment, which represents a 25 per litre price cut, takes effect Saturday, May 30, 2026, according to a report by Petroleumprice.ng, quoting a refinery source. The …
The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, rose to ₦1,532.93 in April 2026. Year-on-year, this indicates a 23.69 per cent increase compared to the ₦1,239.33 recorded in April 2025. Also, the average price reflects an 18.97 per cent increase from ₦1,288.54 in March 2026. According to …
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has denied allegations that officials at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre robbed inmates of valuables, describing the claims as false, misleading and inconsistent with prison regulations. The reaction follows an online report alleging that a former bank executive, Tunde Ayeni, who is currently facing trial by the Economic and …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja, barely a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku secured the ADC ticket on Wednesday after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 504,117 …
In a major shift for global energy trade, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery emerged as the world's single largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026. This was revealed in a recent S&P Global Energy report. According to the S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, the facility was able to surpass all other global exporters by …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 election. Speculation about Makinde’s backing of Adekanmbi had intensified in recent weeks, especially after the governor announced on May 14 his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. …
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Nigerian government have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to operationalise the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) for Africa. The $7 billion continent-wide initiative aims to modernise Africa's aviation ecosystem and mobilise capital for the sector. In a letter dated May 26, 2026, AfDB had confirmed the appointment …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, says Nigeria’s next phase of economic reform should focus on industrialisation, power sector reforms, productivity growth and export competitiveness despite signs of economic recovery in the first quarter of 2026. In a policy brief he released on Thursday …
