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High-level Roundtable: Unlocking $3 trillion coastal economy, $800b energy, oil & gas, maritime opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA’s 80th Session, New York

By Abiola Olawale With soaring keen interest in the  Gulf of Guinea’s $800bn energy, Oil & Gas and maritime investment opportunities as well as an outlined $3 trillion Coastal economy, which will be showcased at a High-Level Roundtable on GoG’s $800bn Energy, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Maritime Investment Opportunities on September, 25 in New…

Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Leaves 6 Injured, NSIB Launches Probe

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that a total of six individuals have been confirmed injured from a Kaduna-bound passenger train that derailed along the busy Abuja-Kaduna corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday,…

BREAKING: Large decrease in arrivals of temporary residents in Canada

In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada's immigration department. In the period between January and June of 2025, Canada welcomed 88,617 fewer international students and 125,903 fewer foreign workers, compared to the same period in 2024. This cumulatively…

Cross River hosts about 35trn untapped cubic feet of gas, says Pana Holdings boss Akobo

By Obinna Uballa Cross River State holds vast untapped natural resources, including an estimated 35 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas and extensive solid mineral deposits, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pana Holdings, Dr. Daere Akobo, has disclosed. Akobo made the revelation during the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Cross River…

Global stocks slip as Trump fires US Fed Reserve Bank Gov, Lisa Cook

• Cook tells Trump: You have no authority to fire me By Obinna Uballa United States stock futures edged lower on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the removal of Federal Reserve Bank Governor, Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that analysts say raises fresh questions over the central bank’s independence. According to agency reports, Dow…

BREAKING! (VIDEO) Soldiers storm scene as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, passengers flee in panic

By Obinna Uballa Soldiers were deployed on Tuesday after a passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, sending several coaches off the tracks and triggering panic among commuters. The incident occurred at Asham, a few minutes after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 a.m. Eyewitnesses said the derailment caused chaos as terrified passengers rushed…

Japan: Nissan shares tumble 6% as Mercedes-Benz exits $346m stake

By Obinna Uballa Nissan Motor shares fell as much as 6.7% in Tokyo trading on Monday before trimming losses to close 6% lower, after Mercedes-Benz’s pension trust confirmed plans to sell its remaining stake in the Japanese automaker. The divestment, worth about $346 million, will likely see Mercedes offload its 3.8% holding, which it described…

Cross River hosts about 35trn untapped cubic feet of gas, says Pana Holdings boss Akobo

By Obinna Uballa Cross River State holds vast untapped natural resources, including an estimated 35 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas and extensive solid mineral deposits, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pana Holdings, Dr. Daere Akobo, has disclosed. Akobo made the revelation during the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Cross River…

Miss Universe unveils 22 contestants as pageant kicks off

By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…

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High-level Roundtable: Unlocking $3 trillion coastal economy, $800b energy, oil & gas, maritime opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA’s 80th Session, New York

By Abiola Olawale With soaring keen interest in the  Gulf of Guinea’s $800bn energy, Oil & Gas and maritime investment opportunities as well as an outlined $3 trillion Coastal economy, which will be showcased at a High-Level Roundtable on GoG’s $800bn Energy, Oil and Gas, Aviation and Maritime Investment Opportunities on September, 25 in New…

Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Leaves 6 Injured, NSIB Launches Probe

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that a total of six individuals have been confirmed injured from a Kaduna-bound passenger train that derailed along the busy Abuja-Kaduna corridor. According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday,…

BREAKING: Large decrease in arrivals of temporary residents in Canada

In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada's immigration department. In the period between January and June of 2025, Canada welcomed 88,617 fewer international students and 125,903 fewer foreign workers, compared to the same period in 2024. This cumulatively…

Cross River hosts about 35trn untapped cubic feet of gas, says Pana Holdings boss Akobo

By Obinna Uballa Cross River State holds vast untapped natural resources, including an estimated 35 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas and extensive solid mineral deposits, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pana Holdings, Dr. Daere Akobo, has disclosed. Akobo made the revelation during the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Cross River…

Global stocks slip as Trump fires US Fed Reserve Bank Gov, Lisa Cook

• Cook tells Trump: You have no authority to fire me By Obinna Uballa United States stock futures edged lower on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the removal of Federal Reserve Bank Governor, Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that analysts say raises fresh questions over the central bank’s independence. According to agency reports, Dow…

BREAKING! (VIDEO) Soldiers storm scene as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, passengers flee in panic

By Obinna Uballa Soldiers were deployed on Tuesday after a passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, sending several coaches off the tracks and triggering panic among commuters. The incident occurred at Asham, a few minutes after the train departed Abuja at 9:45 a.m. Eyewitnesses said the derailment caused chaos as terrified passengers rushed…

Japan: Nissan shares tumble 6% as Mercedes-Benz exits $346m stake

By Obinna Uballa Nissan Motor shares fell as much as 6.7% in Tokyo trading on Monday before trimming losses to close 6% lower, after Mercedes-Benz’s pension trust confirmed plans to sell its remaining stake in the Japanese automaker. The divestment, worth about $346 million, will likely see Mercedes offload its 3.8% holding, which it described…

Cross River hosts about 35trn untapped cubic feet of gas, says Pana Holdings boss Akobo

By Obinna Uballa Cross River State holds vast untapped natural resources, including an estimated 35 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas and extensive solid mineral deposits, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Pana Holdings, Dr. Daere Akobo, has disclosed. Akobo made the revelation during the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Cross River…

Miss Universe unveils 22 contestants as pageant kicks off

By Obinna Uballa The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have announced 22 finalists who will compete for the prestigious crown at this year’s edition of the pageant. The contestants, representing various states across the Nigeria were unveiled through the pageant’s official website and social media platforms. The winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma…

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