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Dangote Refinery has announced that it is increasing its production from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. When completed, the expansion will make the facility the largest refinery in the world, surpassing the Jamnagar Refinery in India. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the move reflects confidence in Nigeria’s future and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of making the country a global supplier of refined petroleum products. “We are more than doubling the barrels… to 1.4 million from 650,000,” Dangote told news conference…

The third quarter of 2025 was a significant one, posting substantial achievements, according to the latest crypto industry report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. Yet, despite Bitcoin (BTC)’s surge to a fresh ATH, major altcoins – particularly Ethereum (ETH) – strongly outperformed.The crypto market recorded its third consecutive rallying quarter in Q3 this year. This is also the second consecutive quarter of “significant capital appreciation,” the report noted.Moreover, it was the market’s second leg of recovery, powered by liquidity, a sharp recovery of trading activity, and renewed institutional inflows.The total market capitalization increased by 16.4% with $563.6 billion, hitting the…

Victor Ayeni One of the most pervasive yet under-reported social problems in Nigeria is domestic violence. Domestic violence refers to violent or aggressive behaviour within the home, typically involving the abuse of a spouse or partner. Across the country, thousands of women, men, and children suffer various forms of violence within the supposed safety of their homes. Last month, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), disclosed that “between August 2024 and July 2025, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency received a total of 8,692 cases through both physical walk-ins and the Virtual Referral and…

Evok is back with a new sound that speaks straight from the heart. His latest single, “Feeling Sure,” is a smooth mix of Afro-fusion and Amapiano, built around the certainty that comes with choosing love without hesitation. Produced by producer Luke Goliath, the track rides on warm percussion, soft synths, and easy log drum rhythms that carry Evok’s calm yet confident vocals. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to move while keeping you locked into its message — that moment when affection turns into assurance. Over the years, Evok has carved a space for himself as one…

Alex Iwobi became the first Nigerian to reach 300 Premier League appearances last weekend…. Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has congratulated Alex Iwobi, after making his 300th Premier League appearance last weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Two weeks ago, Iwobi surpassed Sola Ameobi to become the Nigerian with the highest number of Premier League appearances. Then, last week, he extended his record to 300 in Fulham’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle United. The 29-year-old midfielder became the only Nigerian to make 300 appearances, a significant landmark for him. Calvin Bassey of Fulham and Alex Iwobi (photo credit: Imago) Following Iwobi’s feat, former…

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, Hon. Samuel Aredeh and Comrade Kenelayefa Stevens, have both disagreed with the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, over his comment on a possible implosion within the party in the state due to recent defections into the party. Nabena stated in a published interview in a national tabloid that the party will implode due to recent defections at both the state and national levels. Speaking in Abuja recently, the Bayelsa-born politician critically examined political issues in the country, particularly the implications of recent defections of several state…

In SummaryThe IMF projects that Africa’s economy will reach $3.32 trillion by 2026, with the top ten countries contributing approximately 68% of the total output.South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria remain the continent’s economic anchors, collectively exceeding $1.17 trillion in nominal GDP.Nominal projections reflect policy-driven recovery, moderated inflation, and renewed investor confidence across key regional markets.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, October 27 – The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook projects that Africa’s economy will reach about $3.32 trillion in nominal GDP by 2026, reflecting steady expansion across major regions. The Fund’s forecast highlights how fiscal reforms, trade integration, and…

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has formally entered the race for the National Chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as his nomination form was submitted to the party’s national secretariat annex in Abuja on Monday. The form was submitted on his behalf by Umar Sani, former spokesman to ex–Vice President Namadi Sambo, who confirmed that the exercise was completed and duly acknowledged by the party’s officials. “Today is the final day for submission of forms, and I can confirm that we have submitted Turaki’s form. It has been properly received and acknowledged. We…

William Troost-Ekong was the AFCON 2023 MVP in Ivory Coast… Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria William Troost-Ekong has revealed Eric Chelle’s men will settle for nothing less than a gold medal at the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria came close in Ivory Coast last year, with the 32-year-old scoring in the final against the hosts, but it wasn’t enough as they just fell short. In less than two months, Ekong will be leading Eric Chelle’s men on another journey in Morocco, and this time, he wants nothing but victory. William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze during the Super…

Urges IGP to launch investigation into arrest of protesters The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogun State chapter, yesterday, called for the immediate release of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore; counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor; Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel Kanu, and other demonstrators arrested by the police during the #FreeNnamdiKanu Now Protest. The party equally called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to launch an investigation to fish out officers involved in the arrest of the protesters and make them accountable for violating the demonstrators’ human rights to protest. Chairman of ADC in Ogun State, Femi Soluade, who spoke exclusively…