ADC in Negotations over zoning. By Abiola Olawale As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, political intrigues are intensifying, with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, firmly declaring his intention to contest for the presidency. Obi also dismissed speculations of running as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate, setting the…
IndianOil expects crude oil prices to remain stable in the $65–$70 per barrel range, with possible dips below $65. The competitive advantage of discounted Russian crude is diminishing for India as global prices stabilize. IndianOil plans to expand into petrochemicals after completing refinery upgrades, aiming for greater energy security and cost efficiency. State-owned Indian Oil…
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly listed two presidential jets for sale in Switzerland. The aircraft, part of the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF), includes a Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ) acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to reports, the Boeing 737-700 BBJ, with tail number…
By Abiola Olawale The Gulf of Guinea’s $800bn energy, Oil & Gas and maritime investment opportunities as well as an outlined $3 trillion Coastal economy would be showcased at a High-Level Roundtable on GoG's $800bn Energy, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Maritime Investment Opportunities in September, in New York as the United Nations General Assembly’s…
Brazil will host the BRICS summit from Sunday with pressing international issues — including the Israeli attack against Iran, the Gaza crisis and US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs — under cautious discussion. But Chinese President Xi Jinping was not in attendance for the first time in his over 12-year rule. The development came amid…
Senate Spokesperson: Senate 'll Review, decide next Action By Abiola Olawale Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial zone at the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly, Abuja, has broken her silence following her legal victory which overturned her suspension. Natasha who opened up on Sunday declared that she is set to…
By Abiola Olawale The Rivers State Police Command in Port Harcourt, on Sunday issued a notice, declaring two senior government officials implicated in a recent trending brutal assault on Goodluck Iheanachor, the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area. Recall that in a trending video, the LGA Sole Administrator was seen being assaulted and…
OPEC+ will ramp up oil production more aggressively than anticipated in August, accelerating the rollback of its 2023 voluntary supply cuts in a bid to capture market share amid peak summer demand. At a virtual meeting Saturday, eight core members led by Saudi Arabia agreed to add 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) to global supply—exceeding earlier expectations of…
By Abiola Olawale The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South geopolitical zone has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was announced during a high-profile stakeholders’ interactive session held at the weekend in Benin City, Edo State. The event, attended by prominent APC figures including…