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 […]
Prince (Engr.) Eze Secures $800m Oil Deal in Liberia
By George Ozalla The deal, signed with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority, comes with a $12 million signature bonus and a projected $800 million total investment. Atlas Oranto is expected to channel about $200 million into each block, bringing with it cutting-edge technology, exploration expertise, and much-needed capital to stimulate Liberia’s long-stalled oil sector. Liberia, […]
NNPCL GCEO Seeks Continental Cooperation to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
By George Ozalla The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has emphasized the need for stronger regional and continental collaboration to safeguard Africa’s energy resources. Ojulari made this call at the opening of the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, highlighting that energy […]
Nigeria’s New Tax Regime: Understanding the Tax ID Requirement
By George Ozalla The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new tax regime that mandates the use of Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) for certain transactions. This move aims to enhance tax compliance, reduce duplication, and promote a fairer tax system. According to Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), […]
NUPENG & DANGOTE
Dangote bought 4000 CNG trucks and said his drivers would not be allowed to join NUPENG. The decision to buy his own trucks was existential. He wanted to avoid a scenario where marketers might boycott his products one day. Without his own trucks, Dangote would be sunk under such scenario. Direct supply to filling station […]
Akwa Ibom State Signs MOU with REA to Boost State’s Energy Sector
By George Ozalla Pastor Umo Eno, executive governor of Akwa Ibom state has stated that electricity is the single most important driver of the State’s development agenda, stressing that the era of energy insecurity in the state is over. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Akwa Ibom State Strategic Roundtable held in Abuja […]
MADNESS OF THE TIME: BLOSSOM GARDEN ESTATE SCANDAL AND THE COLLAPSE OF PUBLIC TRUST IN ENUGU STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Enugu, Nigeria — 27th. August, 2025 In what can only be described as a monumental betrayal of public trust, the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) is at the center of a shocking land administration scandal surrounding the controversial Blossom Garden Estate — a development now exposed as an audio Estate, lacking physical and legal […]
“At 21 Chidi Ajaere Started Piloting GIG Motors After Father’s Tragic Death”
At 21, Chidi Ajaere took over his parents’ transport company after his father’s demise. 19 years later, GIG now produces electric vehicles from Nigeria Below is how Nairametrics reported it: GIG Group, through its flagship subsidiary GIG Logistics, stands today as one of Nigeria’s oldest family-owned enterprises with roots in the transport sector. Founded in […]
