Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. March 31, 2026: Noble Energy EG Ltd. (a Chevron company) confirms that Chevron has taken Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project in Equatorial Guinea. The FID follows the execution of relevant agreements and is pending final regulatory approvals. Speaking on the FID, Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa region, noted that the agreements and FID were made possible by the signing of a deal in September 2025 with the government of Equatorial Guinea confirming the competitive fiscal and tax terms to enable the Project. He explained that…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends renowned for his patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national service. The tournament will engage secondary schools from all 36 states and the FCT, in a two-stage competition. The first stage will feature zonal eliminations across the six geopolitical zones, followed by a national final in Abuja featuring the…
The Delta State Police Command today, Wednesday, 1 April 2026, continued activities marking the 2026 National Police day with a public and drivers’ sensitisation programme held across the State. The sensitization exercise was aimed at educating drivers, members of the public on personal safety, crime prevention, and the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to the Police. Officers engaged directly with residents, providing practical guidance on how to stay safe and contribute to a more secure society. As part of the programme, a special session was organised for drivers and members of National Union of Road Transport…
— ISSUE STRONG WARNING TO YOUTHS AFTER THE FATAL DRUG ABUSE INCIDENT The Delta State Police Command has intensified intelligence-led operations targeting drug dens, blackspots, and criminal hideouts across the State as part of sustained efforts to dismantle drug networks, prevent avoidable deaths, and curb crimes associated with substance abuse, including cultism and violence. This action has become necessary in view of recurring drug-related incidents reported in various parts of the State, many of which involve young persons. In a recent case reported at Orogun Division, a 15-year-old boy, one …
Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them. Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed almost beyond recognition in a decade. Where cash once dominated every transaction, from the roadside market to the corporate boardroom, mobile apps, instant transfers and USSD codes have reshaped how tens of millions of Nigerians interact with their money every single day. The figures speak for themselves: point-of-sale transactions surged to a record N18 trillion in 2024, a 69 per cent increase from the year before, and the number…
Kunle Olatunji (KTJ) has formally declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027, expressing strong confidence in his vision to succeed the incumbent governor, Seyi Makinde. In what many observers describe as a bold and unconventional move within the Oyo State political landscape, Olatunji—popularly known as KTJ—positions himself as a reform-driven candidate determined to reshape governance in the state. His declaration follows his resignation in compliance with the March 30 presidential directive requiring political appointees seeking elective offices to step down. Until recently, he served as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to…
Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true democrat and father of the nation, whose strategic efforts at repositioning Nigeria’s economy are on course and already yielding positive results. In a goodwill message released to felicitate with the President on the occasion of his 74th birthday, Senator Akintunde commended the bold leadership and reform-driven agenda of President Tinubu, noting that his administration is making significant strides in reshaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape. According to the Senator: > “The President has demonstrated uncommon leadership capacity that…
The ancient city of Abeokuta came alive in a grand display of culture, history, and unity as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged at the iconic Ake Palace Ground for the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, an annual celebration deeply rooted in the Egba people’s heritage. The event, proudly supported by Adron Homes and Properties Limited, witnessed an impressive parade of distinguished personalities, traditional rulers, government officials, business leaders, and cultural enthusiasts, all captured in vibrant pictures that tell the story of a people united by history and pride. From richly adorned monarchs in regal attire to elegantly…
Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from “inclusion as intent” to “inclusion as performance.” Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from in the next cycle? One answer is hiding in plain sight: women-led enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive. In Nigeria’s informal economy, where cash flow is real but documentation is uneven, the institutions that win will be the ones that price risk with better signals, distribute at scale, and convert trust into long-term financial relationships.Too often, women’s economic participation is framed…
The Delta State Police Command has taken note of a publication by one Israel Joe, a self-acclaimed activist, alleging that an unnamed suspect died in Police custody at Ekpan Police Station. The Command states unequivocally that the allegation is false, misleading, completely unfounded and an attempt to undermine the effort the command is putting to reduce crime in the state. At no time did any suspect die in Police custody in Ekpan or any part of the state, as claimed. The operation referenced was a coordinated raid on identified criminal hideouts carried out on 25th and 26th March…