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PENGASSAN Calls for Transparent Fuel Pricing System in Nigeria

Abuja: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to enforce a transparent pump pricing template. President of the union, Mr. Festus Osifo, made the call at a World News Conference in Abuja on Monday. Osifo highlighted the exploitation of Nigerians […]

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Forum Urges Leaders to Invest in Africa’s Capital to Preserve Wealth

Abuja: The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) has called upon leaders across the continent to prioritize investment in Africa’s capital to ensure the preservation of wealth for future generations. This appeal was made during the 4th Annual Meeting of the ASIF, hosted by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]

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Why Genotype Compatibility Matters in Sickle Cell Prevention

Abuja: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that arises when both parents carry the sickle cell gene, creating a 25 per cent chance of transmitting the disease to their offspring with each pregnancy. Globally, an estimated 400,000 babies are born annually with SCD. Medical experts have consistently warned that genotype incompatibility remains […]

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines to 22.97% in May 2025

Abuja: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 22.97 percent in May 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This development marks a decrease of 0.74 percent compared to the 23.71 percent recorded in April 2025, as revealed in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released by the NBS in Abuja. According […]

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FG Launches N50 Billion Green Bond for Subscription

Abuja: The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the offering of a Green Bond valued at N50 billion for public subscription, priced at N1,000 per unit. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable finance and support environmentally friendly projects. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]