…As Joint Taskforce Visit Pipeline Theft Site in FCT The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through the Industry Wide Security Architecture (IWSA) and Nigerian Pipelines & Storage Company (NPSC) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Special Prosecution Team (SPT), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, the Nigerian Army and other security stakeholders, on Tuesday conducted a joint inspection of a vandalized section of the NPSC crude oil pipeline at Pai Community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, Abuja. The high-level inspection was undertaken to assess the extent of damage to critical…
Author: Lilian Azuh
HOT 70 Series debuts with an industry-first lineup of 12 trend-forward colorways under Infinix’s all-new Dynamic Shine Design. It’s the most fashion-forward HOT release to date, designed for the next generation of young users worldwide In a smartphone market where devices increasingly look and feel the same, Infinix is taking a different approach. Today, the brand launched the new HOT 70, a lineup designed around a simple idea: smartphones should express personality, not just performance. Built for a generation that treats smartphones as part of personal style and everyday identity, the HOT 70 Series introduces an industry-first lineup of 12…
Nigerian visual artist and creative director Henry Ogochukwu Opene, working under the name, The Ghor Brand, is set to present BECOMING, his debut solo exhibition opening in Lagos on 20th–21st June 2026. Through a collection of deeply textured mixed-media paintings, the exhibition explores identity, emotional transformation, silence, grief, and the slow, often painful process of becoming oneself. Rooted in personal history but reaching toward a universal emotional language, BECOMING reflects on the invisible ways people are shaped by expectation, survival, memory, and self-discovery. The exhibition follows recurring emotional states and fragmented figures navigating restraint, awakening, forgiveness, and self-definition. Known for…
L-R: Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; and Representative of the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Chairman of SMEs and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Trade Group, Mr. Jack Daboikiabo; at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing.…
HabariPay Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), has unveiled its maiden HabariPay Impact Report 2025, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive account of the company’s evolution, innovation journey, business performance, and impact on the digital payments landscape. The report captures HabariPay’s transformation from a newly established fintech venture into one of Nigeria’s leading payment infrastructure providers, highlighting the milestones, strategic decisions, and investments that have shaped its growth. It showcases the company’s contributions to enabling digital commerce, supporting businesses, strengthening payment infrastructure, and expanding financial access through technology-driven solutions. The HabariPay Impact Report…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honoured retiring Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Musa Omale, with the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, and members of the Management Team paying tribute to his years of dedicated service, professionalism, and contributions to the Service. The ceremony, brought together senior officers who reflected on the retiring officer’s career and legacy in the Service, held on Friday, 5 June 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. CGC Adeniyi, speaking at the event, said the Service’s tradition of celebrating officers at retirement provides an opportunity to share goodwill messages, offer advice, and recognize their contributions…
Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s longest-operating indigenous gas and energy infrastructure companies, is marking over three decades of unbroken operations, using the milestone not just as a moment of reflection, but as a deliberate signal of where the company is headed. Founded in 1994, Falcon has spent 32 years building licensed gas distribution infrastructure, developing proven logistics capacity, establishing an LPG Tank Farm and Jetty facility, sustaining operational presence in Ikorodu, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most active industrial corridors. That foundation has now become the launchpad for accelerated growth and market expansion. “As we reflect on how far we…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tragic demise of a commercial bus driver following a fatal multiple-vehicle collision that occurred earlier today at Cele inward Oshodi, Lagos. The unfortunate accident involved a commercial minibus “Korokpe,” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck (EPE 554 YC). Preliminary investigations conducted by security personnel at the scene revealed that the driver of the commercial mini bus sustained grievous injuries and died instantly due to the devastating impact of the collision. LASTMA operatives, who were on routine traffic monitoring and surveillance duties within the corridor, swiftly mobilized to the scene to…
The new Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to serve Nigerians with honesty and diligence, saying he has worked with experts to draw up a structured reform strategy focused on discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. Tegbe, who thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment, said his team has “hit the ground running” since his Senate confirmation. According to him, substantive engagements have been held with all critical sector agencies, including the Ministry of Power, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Rural Electrification Agency, FGN Power Holding Company, and other…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to become active drivers of innovation and technological development, urging them to leverage emerging technologies to build solutions that can transform the nation’s economy. At the official commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He said that the facility, established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, is equipped with modern laboratories for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Dr Tijani, while addressing…