Author: Moyosore Rokosu

Oil and gas production from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is projected to decline by 50% by the late 2030s, largely due to the high number of sub-commercial assets in its portfolio. During a review of the NNPCL after the departure of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, Wood McKenzie’s team of experts, which included Ian Thom, Research Director for Upstream; Neivan Boroujerdi, Director of Corporate Research; and Mansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Content, shared this insight. Wood McKenzie is a global leader in data and analytics for the energy and natural resources sectors.…

Jobs traditionally held by women are more susceptible to the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) than those typically done by men, particularly in high-income countries, according to a report released Tuesday by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization. As AI increasingly takes on administrative activities and alters clerical employment, such secretarial work, it was determined that 9.6% of traditionally female jobs were likely to be transformed, compared to 3.5% of jobs performed by males. Human involvement will still be required for many tasks – and roles are more likely to be radically changed rather than eliminated, the report said. Jobs…

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has dismissed rumours claiming she is battling cancer, addressing widespread speculation sparked by her recent weight loss. Mercy Johnson explained that a footage from her cookery show Mercy’s Menu had been misinterpreted, causing needless anxiety, in a video that she shared on social media. In a video shared on her social media, the beloved actress thanked fans and well-wishers for their concern, following the circulation of a clip from her cooking show, Mercy’s Menu, which many misinterpreted. “Hi guys first and foremost thank you for all the calls and messages and prayers. Thank you and I…

Despite having an installed capacity of over 4,000MW, power plants managed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) are currently generating less than 1,000MW, plunging many Nigerians into darkness. The most recent report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) discloses that only the Ihovbor 2 plant functioned at near full capacity in April, delivering 449MW of its 461MW capacity. The majority of others significantly underperformed. For example, Olorunsogo 2, which has a 750MW capacity, produced only 24MW in April and none in March, while the 500MW Alaoji 1 plant has not produced any electricity for months. Similarly, Sapele 1…

Africa’s richest man and leading industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his dedication to developing local talent and empowering Nigerian engineers through major industrial ventures, notably the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. During a facilities tour of the 650,000 barrel per day refinery, which is billed as the largest single-train refinery in the world, Dangote made the commitment on Monday while hosting a delegation from the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch. Reflecting on the magnitude of the project, Dangote admitted that the complexity of the refinery exceeded initial expectations. “Honestly, if we had fully understood the…

With political alignments already forming ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is reportedly set to announce his bid for Nigeria’s highest office, this time under a different political platform. Peter Obi, who finished third in the 2023 presidential election, is expected to make an official announcement about his desire to become president in the days ahead, according to several people who spoke to The Guardian. This action comes after coalition negotiations between Peter Obi  and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar broke down. Atiku’s camp reportedly suggested that Obi return to his 2019 running…

Agriculture students at Lagos State University (LASU), Epe Campus, have accused the Dean, Professor O.T.F. Abanikannda, of treating them in a degrading and inhumane manner during a recent farm work activity. The LASU students claim that as a kind of punishment, they were left outside for 16 hours without food or shelter while it rained heavily. SaharaReporters obtained video evidence and first-hand testimonies from affected students, all in their 400 level, who said they were forced to remain on the university farm from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to the LASU students, only…

Nigerian singer John Ighodaro, widely known as Johnny Drille, has called parenthood a transformative experience. On November 17, 2023, just one year after their marriage, Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini, announced the birth of their first child, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro. In a recent conversation with ‘Dose Of Society’, the singer revealed that becoming a parent changed his life in the most incredible ways and made him appreciate his parents more. He said, “The one rule I live by is family first. I would abandon anything I’m doing anywhere in the world if my family needs me, super importantly.…

Crude oil prices edged slightly lower on Monday, weighed down by growing fears of a global supply surplus and renewed speculation about a possible nuclear deal between the United States and Iran. At $64.18 a barrel, the global benchmark, Brent crude, fell 0.53% from the previous Friday’s finish of $65.41. During the same time frame, the benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for the United States was trading at $61.64 per barrel. Investor sentiment continues to be weighed down by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy decisions, diplomatic developments between Russia and Ukraine, and evolving…

Over 34,000 Nigerians became United States citizens through naturalisation between 2020 and 2022, according to a newly released report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to the Office of Homeland Security Statistics’ Naturalizations Annual Flow Report, Nigeria is ranked 15th out of the top 20 countries of birth for newly naturalized U.S. citizens over the course of three years. The report draws on data submitted through Form N-400 — the official application for naturalisation — and processed via the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) electronic case management system, which tracks applicants from biometric screening to the…