Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today Wednesday 1st July 2026
Tribune Newspaper Headlines Today and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 01/07/26
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target=_blank>Dangote, Congo national oil commence discussions on strategic partnership
THE national oil company of the Republic of the Congo, the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products while advancing regional energy cooperation and industrial integration across Africa. Leading
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target=_blank>Airfare in Nigeria rose by 20.86% in May —Report
•Road, water transportation significantly rose THE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that airfares in Nigeria rose by 20.86 percent in May 2026, compared to the fares paid by passengers in the same month of the preceding year. According to data released by the Bureau, “Air travel: the average fare paid by air passengers
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target=_blank>Irritated, annoyed, losing faith
Pray, what exactly does it mean when they say ‘the President approved money, but the money has not been released’? Can someone explain that sentence to ordinary Nigerians because it sounded satanic in my ears in 2003 when I first heard ‘no cash backing’ and it sounds even more demonic, satanic, mean today, 23 years
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target=_blank>Local rice milling: Sourcing, calibrating high-efficiency destoning equipment
Nigeria’s rice industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven by increased local production and rising consumer demand for locally milled rice.
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target=_blank>Adaptability sometimes more valuable than certainty— Chidimma Eunice Uzendu a.k.a Brownnaya
Chidimma Eunice Uzendu, better known as Brown Naya, is a creative talent currently based in Ibadan. She is an on-air personality, red carpet and show host, and is planning her own unique podcast. She spoke to ROTIMI IGE about her journey in media entrepreneurship and how she has been able to carve a niche in
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target=_blank>IMF’s dangerous counsel to Nigeria
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again proven how disconnected its prescriptions are from the lived realities of ordinary Nigerians. In its 2026 Article IV Consultation report, the Fund has recommended that Nigeria introduce value-added tax on fuel products and impose excise duties on telecommunications services. The stated rationale is to increase government revenue
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target=_blank>NCC earns top spot in BPSR 2026 MDA rankings
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). In the Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment, the commission was ranked third overall, following a comprehensive
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target=_blank>Paystack unveils AI-powered payments tools
Paystack has launched Paystack Index, an experimental AI-powered payments tool, enabling users in Nigeria to complete everyday transactions through AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude. The product allows users to buy airtime, send money via Zap by Paystack and order food from Chowdeck using simple text prompts. Instead of switching between multiple apps, users
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target=_blank>ALTON backs NCC’s local smartphone manufacturing drive to widen digital access
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has declared support for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC’s) push to promote local smartphone manufacturing in the country. It was reported that ALTON described the move as a practical measure capable of accelerating broadband adoption and expanding digital inclusion across the country. Mr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman,
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target=_blank>NESTEC 6.0: ‘Innovative ideas should move from writing to market place’
The National Engineering Science and Technology Essay Competition (NESTEC) has officially broken out of the classroom. Marking a massive evolutionary shift at its 6th annual award ceremony recently, the competition transitioned from a purely theoretical essay contest into a rigorous, hands-on launchpad for prototype development and commercialisation. The event, held under the theme “Commercialisation of
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