Nigeria’s plan to increase oil production to three million barrels per day (bpd) this year rests on its capacity to further check crude oil theft, with incidents hovering around 1,528 in less than two months, divestments and high cost of oil production.

Barring any last-minute changes, the House of Representatives is expected to conclude consideration of the N49.74 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill by January 31, 2025.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, vowed trial for suspects of the Christmas funfair stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan.  The incident claimed no fewer than 35 children.

Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, approved the total sum of N3.36 trillion as the budget for the state in 2025. The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance

Following the delisting of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), there are speculations the trend may continue into the year as four listed firms are said to follow the same path.