We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

We Import Petrol While Exporting Crude: A Masterclass in Economic Self-Sabotage

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…

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Nigeria to Sell State Assets to Private Investors in 2026, Says Finance Minister

  Nigeria’s federal government is preparing to sell select state-owned assets to private investors starting in 2026, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Edun confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding which public assets…

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“It’s Only a Matter of Time Before They Arrest Me” — El-Rufai

  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over his alleged imminent arrest by the Federal Government, asserting that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, El-Rufai expressed concerns about what he called growing political intimidation directed at opposition figures, especially those…

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 Tinubu Nominates Ambassador Yusuf To Lead NAHCON As Embattled Chairman Steps Down

  President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the nomination of Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, signalling a leadership transition at the agency following the resignation of Professor Abdullahi Usman after barely 14 months in office. The nomination…

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“Shall” Not “May”: Senate Claims Electoral Amendment Now Makes Rigging Impossible

  Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, has declared that the latest amendment to the Electoral Act has fundamentally altered the legal architecture governing Nigerian elections, asserting that mandatory electronic transmission of results now renders rigging impossible under the law. Appearing on ARISE Television on Wednesday, Nwaebonyi articulated the Senate’s position on the…

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‘I Backed Obi Last Term, I’ll Oppose Him Next’ — Cubana Chief Priest Confirms Political Shift

  Celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, known widely as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly declared he will not support Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, signalling a definitive break from the former Anambra State governor whose 2023 campaign he actively backed. The socialite and nightlife entrepreneur made the announcement during an Instagram exchange with followers…

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Valentine’s Day 2026: The Best Valentine’s Day Experiences for Men in Lagos

Valentine’s Day 2026: Experience Over Material Valentine’s Day in Lagos often comes wrapped in red ribbons, oversized teddy bears, and expensive gift boxes. But beyond the flowers and flashy surprises, many men are quietly hoping for something simpler and deeper: time, intention, and shared moments. Men are emotional creatures, even if they don’t always say…

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