OPEC+ To Hike Petrol Output To 548,000b/d In August
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance on Saturday said they would further increase oil output in August to 548,000 barrels per day. Analysts had expected the alliance to decide on another output increase of 411,000 bpd — the same target approved for May, JuneContinue Reading
Flood takes over major roads, wreaks havoc in Ondo community
A devastating flood has affected some major roads and streets in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, following torrential rainfall on Friday. The flood, it was gathered, wreaked havoc as the rainfall continued on Friday, disrupting economic activities as people were unable to commute to various destinations inContinue Reading
WAHO steps up efforts against Lassa fever
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has convened a strategic communication workshop to address persistent communication gaps hampering effective regional health advocacy. The initiative, which was in preparation for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference scheduled for September 22–26, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, according to WAHO, was informedContinue Reading
FG to chart new path for immunisation financing
To address longstanding challenges threatening Nigeria’s immunisation programmes, the federal government has convened the inaugural session of the Immunisation Financing Policy Roundtable Series. This initiative is closely linked to the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), unveiled in December 2023, which seeks to reform the nation’s health system structuresContinue Reading
Health workers petition FG over doctor’s dismissal
The Coalition of Healthcare Professionals in Tertiary Education Institutions in Nigeria has petitioned the Federal Government over what it described as “illegal and vindictive” dismissal of a medical doctor, Ibikunle Olaniran, formerly with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to the coalition, Olaniran was sacked on JuneContinue Reading
Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards after three years
Three commercial banks in Nigeria have announced the re-activation of international transactions on their naira cards. The development comes after the service was halted for about three years when Nigerian financial institutions suspended transactions on naira debit cards. Between July 2022 and January 2023, several banks temporarily suspended international transactionsContinue Reading
Banks approve naira debit card use abroad as dollar supply rises
Commercial banks have lifted over three years moratorium on the use of naira-funded debit cards abroad as dollar liquidity rises. A Tier-1 bank and mid-tier bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Wema Bank Plc respectively, have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira debit cards. In separateContinue Reading
Respect Is By Integrity, Honour Not Age, Wike Replies Amaechi
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has chided a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, over his comment that he (Wike) does not respect him. Wike, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, said respect is earned through integrity and honour ratherContinue Reading
Historic First as Nigeria Welcomes Its First Wholly-Owned Container Vessel: MV Ocean Dragon
In a bold stride towards maritime independence and regional trade leadership, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has berthed the MV Ocean Dragon—Nigeria’s first wholly-owned container vessel—at 05:05 a.m. on July 2nd, marking a historic turning point for indigenous shipping and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Owned by ClarionContinue Reading
Gunmen amputate Plateau youth returning from funeral
Gunmen on Wednesday attacked some mourners in Rim community of Plateau state and amputated one of the youths. Frontline Reporters gathered on Thursday that the mourners were returning from a burial in the neighbouring Bachit community when the gunmen, who blocked the road, shot at them and amputated one ofContinue Reading