The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said the 2026 Licensing Round will commence in the third quarter (Q3) of the year. This is consequent on the granting of approval by the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, stated this…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s total capital importation rose to $10.37 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of this year. The figure represents an 83.83 per cent increase compared to the $5.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year. In its latest capital importation report released yesterday, the NBS said…
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by seven per cent year on year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. The decline was due to increaasing prices stemming from the memory crisis, as well as…
The mounting tension between Nigerian telecom consumers and network service providers is about to come to a head on June 6, 2026, as a historic public hearing is launched to address the nationwide data depletion crisis. Data from the NCC indicates that Nigerians consumed over 1.42 million terabytes of data in March 2026 alone, reflecting…
By Yusuf Adebayo For decades, the global fight against smoking has relied on a familiar playbook: warn, restrict, and hope for cessation. Yet millions of people still smoke, underscoring an important opportunity to support adult smokers with better alternatives. On World Vape Day, the conversation takes a different turn: one grounded less in ideal outcomes…
Guinness Nigeria Plc, through its iconic Orijin brand, has joined thousands of sons and daughters of Ijebuland, dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and tourists at the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, delivering an immersive cultural experience that celebrated heritage, identity, and the enduring spirit of community. Returning as the official alcohol sponsor, Orijin’s…
Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting, a development that further underscores the impact of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA development agenda on the lives of residents. According to the report, Ogun State placed second nationwide, behind only Lagos State,…
By Steven Santimi As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions will ultimately depend on its ability to solve one critical challenge: infrastructure readiness. Speaking at…
By Ajibola Akindele Every serious conversation about Africa’s future eventually arrives at the same point. Energy. Whether the subject is industrial growth, digital infrastructure, healthcare systems, or modern cities, progress ultimately depends on one variable: the availability, reliability, and efficiency of power. Across West Africa, that reality has become increasingly impossible to ignore. After 30…
