Written by The Federal Government’s budget may be under threat as Nigeria’s crude blend, Bonny Light, currently sells below the national budget’s $75 per barrel benchmark. Nigeria’s 2025 budget depends on an expected crude oil price of $75 per barrel, with production set at 2.06 million barrels per day. Nigeria’s premium crude grades, Bonny Light, Forcados, … Continue reading “Bonny Light Sells Below FG’s Benchmark As OPEC+ Hikes Production”
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over what he described as unprofessional conduct and violations of the Police Act by officers of the Kaduna State Police Command. In the petition, El-Rufai stressed the importance of accountability within the force, noting that the PSC must be consistently informed … Continue reading “El-Rufai Petitions PSC Over Alleged Misconduct In Kaduna Command”
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Leila Fowler, a renowned educationist, lawyer, and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos. She passed away at the age of 92. The President’s message was contained in a statement shared on X by his Special Adviser on Information … Continue reading “President Tinubu Mourns Education Icon Leila Fowler”
You know, sometimes I sit back and ask myself—is Mr. Eazi even playing in the same league as the rest of us? 🎶 Sure, the man can drop bangers that have us dancing without shame, but what really blows my mind is his brain for business. This guy isn’t just collecting streams; he’s collecting assets! … Continue reading “Otedola Weds Eazi – The Easy Dollar Wedding a Social Analysis”
Draped in the glow of self-congratulation, President Bola Tinubu recently declared that Nigeria had already met its 2025 revenue target. “We have met our revenue target for the whole year, and we met it in August. Nigeria is not borrowing a dime from local banks,” the president boasted, adding: “The economy is stabilized; nobody is … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu’s “2025 revenue target met” and matters arising”
Last Sunday, an interview with former Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Channels Television revealed a lot as he spared no effort in promoting his profile as the new opposition frontrunner against President Bola Tinubu’s comeback bid in 2027. Sadly, the former governor left many obvious gaps and simply played the ostrich. As the first governor … Continue reading “2027: Desperate El-Rufai And The Limit Of Propaganda”
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Sunday declared that it would still embark on strike beginning from today (Monday), despite the intervention of the Federal Government to address the grievances of the union. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed that the Federal Government had reached out to the union on the … Continue reading “Dangote vs NUPENG: Union insists on strike, meets FG, others today”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s consummate political tactician, has strengthened the All-Progressives Congress (APC) across much of the federation. The party now commands two-thirds of state assemblies and holds majorities in both houses of the National Assembly—an impressive feat despite public anger over economic his reforms. This ascendancy owes much to the Tinubu method: seducing … Continue reading “Spotlight: Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election at Crossroads in Seven Battleground States”
The Minister of State for Health, Isaq Salako, has warned that a nationwide strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) would severely impact hospitals across the country due to their reliance on fuel-powered generators. Salako spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday. “A strike … Continue reading “NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister”
The World Bank on Monday trimmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth on evidence that U.S. tariffs were starting to have an impact on the Southeast Asian exporter’s shipments. A Reuters report said the World Bank cut its GDP forecast for Vietnam to 6.6% from 6.8% this year, saying activity is expected to moderate … Continue reading “World Bank Cuts Vietnam’s Growth Forecast To 6.6% As Tariff Bites”