Month: June 2025

Gboyega Isiaka, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency in Ogun State, has clarified that the ongoing ban on petrol sales in border communities remains in place due to unresolved security concerns. During a press briefing in Abeokuta on Monday, where he reviewed his two-year tenure in the National Assembly, Isiaka emphasized that although the removal of fuel subsidies should have eliminated the need for

The cost of petrol surged across the country on Monday as retail stations under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and independent marketers implemented fresh pump price hikes, pushing rates to as high as N955 per litre in some areas. In the Federal Capital Territory, NNPCL outlets adjusted prices to N945/litre, while in Lagos, prices climbed to N915/litre at several of its stations. This marks a significant jump from

Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, where a devastating crash reportedly claimed the lives of more than 10 individuals. The accident, which occurred near the Iwo Road axis, involved six vehicles — three Nissan Micra taxis and three heavy-duty trucks. Eyewitnesses said the vehicles were headed in the same direction before the collision. Rescue operations were ongoing at the time of reporting, with emergency

A growing number of Nigerian entrepreneurs operating in the United Kingdom have spoken positively about the UK’s business environment, highlighting opportunities for growth despite the challenges that come with starting afresh in a new country. One such entrepreneur is Ayomide Babadele, a fashion and interior designer who relocated to Birmingham in 2023 to pursue a Master’s degree in Project Management. She revived her business, Anthillbyenitan, which originally launched in Nigeria