NNPCL Signs Deal With Chinese Firms to Revive and Expand Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries

Nigeria’s push to revive its struggling state-owned refineries has taken a new turn as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signed a fresh agreement with two Chinese companies to support the restart, operation, and possible expansion of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement, signed as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was reached…

OPay Prepares for Potential US IPO With Backing From Global Investment Banks

OPay Digital Services, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, is reportedly taking steps toward a potential initial public offering (IPO) as it works with some of the world’s biggest investment banks. According to reports, OPay is collaborating with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan Chase as part of preparations for a possible public listing. Sources familiar…

Chinese Scientist Explores New Approach to Extend Women’s Fertility by Reducing Menstrual Frequency

A Chinese biologist, Hongmei Wang, is reportedly exploring a scientific approach aimed at extending women’s reproductive lifespan by reducing the frequency of menstruation to once every three months. The concept is based on the theory that fewer menstrual cycles over a woman’s lifetime could help preserve a larger number of viable eggs, potentially extending the…

Dangote Refinery Recalls Previously Sacked Engineers After Dispute With PENGASSAN

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers who were previously dismissed or redeployed during its prolonged dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The company confirmed the decision in a statement released on Thursday, describing the move as part of what management called a conditional pardon…

Kano Government to Screen 3,000 Couples Ahead of State-Sponsored Mass Wedding

The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced plans to begin medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples ahead of a state-sponsored mass wedding programme aimed at supporting vulnerable residents across the state. The screening exercise will cover 1,500 men and 1,500 women selected to participate in the initiative, according to the Deputy Commander-General of the board,…

Lagos Residents Face More Blackouts as Egbin Power Plant Shutdown Worsens Electricity Crisis

Residents across Lagos State may have to brace for more prolonged power outages after the sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station, Nigeria’s largest power-generating plant, triggered fresh supply disruptions in the state. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed on Thursday that a major operational failure at the Egbin facility, located in Ikorodu, Lagos,…

NNPC Achieves Major Milestone as OB3 Gas Pipeline Successfully Crosses River Niger

NNPC Limited has announced the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria’s energy sector and a major step forward in…

Petrol Price in Nigeria Climbs Toward N1,400 Per Litre as Dangote Increases Rates Amid Global Oil Tensions

Petrol prices across Nigeria are edging closer to N1,400 per litre following a fresh increase in fuel loading prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as global crude oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The latest surge comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran over a ceasefire deal…

JPMorgan Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Junior Employee

A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations in a newly filed lawsuit accusing her of sexually harassing, abusing, and intimidating a junior male employee over an extended period. According to court documents filed in New York County, Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the company’s Leveraged Finance division, has been accused of…