by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new operating licences to six Internet Service Providers as part of efforts to strengthen competition, expand broadband access, and accelerate digital inclusion across Nigeria. The licences, effective from January 1, 2026, increase the number of authorised ISPs in the country to 231, up from 225 at […]
Nestoil, Neconde Supreme Court Ruling Deepens Focus on Legal Representation in Multi‑Billion Dollar Debt Dispute
by George Ozalla The Supreme Court has directed that the long-running debt dispute involving oil services group Nestoil Limited and its affiliate Neconde Energy Limited return to the Court of Appeal for review of legal representation, following procedural concerns raised in the case. The ruling comes after years of litigation over approximately $2 billion owed […]
Oranto Petroleum Rejects Senegal Government’s Claims Over Offshore Licence Revocation
by George Ozalla Oranto Petroleum has issued a firm rebuttal to what it described as a false narrative by the Government of Senegal over the revocation of its St Louis and Cayar offshore exploration licences, insisting that it complied with contractual obligations and invested substantially in Senegal’s hydrocarbon sector. The response was contained in a […]
NCAA Appoints New Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards
by George Ozalla Alhaji Ahmad Abba has assumed office as the new Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority following a minor redeployment approved by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.The redeployment also saw the former Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engr Godwin Balang, moved to […]
NCS Begins Penalizing Banks for Delayed Revenue Remittance
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun enforcing penalties against designated banks that fail to remit collected Customs revenue within agreed timelines, following reconciliations of transactions processed through the B’odogwu platform. According to a press release signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, Deputy Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, such delays breach […]
Wale Edun’s Vision for Economic Innovation
The Economy by George Ozalla “Nigeria’s economic trajectory must be anchored on disciplined fiscal management, strategic revenue mobilisation and investment-led growth,” Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has often said. Since assuming office in August 2023, Edun has translated this philosophy into a coherent and pragmatic economic blueprint designed to […]
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MAKEMS 2025 Jewelry Exhibition Set to Dazzle in Abuja
by George Ozalla The highly anticipated MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition will hold this Saturday, December 29, 2025, at W O Kilaso Hall, Glowing Ages Academy, Games Village Road, Kaura District, promising an immersive showcase of handmade, carefully curated jewelry. Collectors continue to participate in the ongoing Makem Jewelry Auction, including bids for the Royal Amethyst & […]
Senate Committee Moves to Review PIA Over Mounting Stakeholders’ Complaints
By George Ozalla The Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum has yesterday moved to initiate a formal review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in response to mounting concerns raised by industry stakeholders, community groups and regulatory observers. The decision was taken during a meeting held at the National Assembly in Abuja, where committee members voiced […]
Tinubu’s Daughter’s Market Leader Coronation Sparks Edo Cultural Storm
By Amaka Okwudili Edo State has been thrown into a heated controversy following the installation of Mrs. Josephine Ebhaguejezele as Iyeki General of Edo Market Women Association by Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and self-styled Iyaloja-General of Nigeria. The ceremony, held at the Festival Hall of Edo State Government House, has […]
