Editorial Team

Diri Hails Tinubu’s LPG Drive, Seeks Two-Year Grace Period For States

Diri Hails Tinubu’s LPG Drive, Seeks Two-Year Grace Period For States

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) penetration initiative, describing it as a bold step towards improving the welfare of Nigerians. Diri also said the scheme, which targets the distribution of compressed cylinders gas to vulnerable Nigerians that have long relied on…

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In Beijing, small businesses take a seat at the table

In Beijing, small businesses take a seat at the table

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 28, 2026/APO Group/ — More than 70 entrepreneurs and policymakers met International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton on 14 June for a conversation on digital trade, e-commerce and inclusive growth. The dialogue brought together small businesses from the African Digital Innovation Accelerator with government officials and business support organisations, all in China for training…

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Buttigieg Says Trump Makes People Trust China More Than US To ‘Do The Right Thing’

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg told late night host Stephen Colbert that “now, under [President] Donald Trump, there are by some measures more people around the world who trust China to do the right thing than the United States.” WATCH: “That should bother every patriotic American,” the Democrat added. “Because, the reality is, when…

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Unions issue fresh 7-day strike notice to airlines over unpaid ticket charges

Unions issue fresh 7-day strike notice to airlines over unpaid ticket charges

By Faheem Lawal Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have issued a fresh 7-day ultimatum to domestic airlines demanding the immediate remittance of outstanding 5% Ticket Sales Charges (TSC) owed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other regulatory agencies.‎‎In a letter…

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Education Minister, Alausa Plots To Secure Top Position For Dismissed FUDMA Lecturer, Hamzat Adebayo At University Of Abuja

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has been accused of desperately lobbying and influence the appointment of his ally, Professor Hamzat Adebayo, into a top management position at the University of Abuja.  Sources familiar with the development revealed on Tuesday to SaharaReporters, that Alausa is working behind the scenes to compensate Adebayo, whose ambition…

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