Relief for Nigerians as PENGASSAN Ends Nationwide Strike After Federal Government Wades In”
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja. He explained that the decision followed a meeting with the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. Osifo admittedContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Historic WCO Council Chairmanship: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Trade Future
Nigeria’s election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) — the global umbrella body for over 180 Customs Administrations controlling 98% of world trade — has been described as a turning point that could reshape Africa’s trade destiny. On July 1, 2025, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS),Continue Reading
Nigeria at the Helm of Global Customs: Experts Demand Urgent Maritime & Customs Reforms
BY GODWIN OBI Nigeria’s historic chairmanship of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council has ignited urgent calls for sweeping reforms in the nation’s maritime and customs sector. At a high-powered seminar attended by leading stakeholders and industry captains—including the representatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),Continue Reading
2027 Polls Shock-wave: Presidency Welcomes Jonathan to Race, Warns Nigerians not to Forget His Disastrous records
BY GODWIN OBI /JAMES AKINOLA Nigeria’s political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 presidential elections as the Presidency has openly welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the race — but with a sharp warning that Nigerians must never forget what it described as his “disastrous” six-year tenure.Continue Reading
ASUU Drops 14-Day Bombshell: Lecturers Threaten Indefinite Shutdown of Nigerian Universities Over FG’s ‘Chronic Neglect’
BY GODWIN OBI Nigeria’s fragile education sector is once again on the brink of paralysis as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has handed the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike that could shut down public universities indefinitely. The fiery resolutionContinue Reading
Court Halts Looming Energy Shutdown: Judge Blocks PENGASSAN, NNPCL, Regulators From Cutting Gas to $20bn Dangote Refinery
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has stepped in dramatically to avert what could have been a crippling blow to Nigeria’s energy supply chain, restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and other key regulatory agencies from halting crude and gas supply to the $20Continue Reading
Maritime Giants Storm Lagos as Editors Host Power-Packed Seminar, Honour Industry Titans
Lagos is set to witness a convergence of maritime heavyweights as the League of Maritime Editors (LOME) stages its grand Seminar and Award Ceremony on Tuesday, September 30, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa. The high-profile event, themed “Nigeria’s Chairmanship of the WCO Council: The Expected Benefits for the Nation’s Economy,” willContinue Reading
Nationwide Showdown: PENGASSAN Shuts Down Oil Sector Over Dangote Refinery Sackings
BY GODWIN OBI The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike beginning Monday, following what it described as the unlawful dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers by Dangote Refinery. In a circular released after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meetingContinue Reading
Tragedy in Zamfara: 13 Miners Dead, Alake Vows Crackdown on Illegal Mining
The Federal Government has confirmed the death of 13 miners after a tragic mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a statement by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, the incident occurredContinue Reading
Akpabio, Akume, Musa, Others Attend Special Service For Nigeria At 65
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate her 65th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Sunday held a solemn service of thanksgiving and prayers for the nation at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja. The service drew top dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume,Continue Reading