The Federal Government has approved a major overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six […]
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It’s Hard To Believe My Son Would D+e In Ireland After What I Left In Nigeria— Grieving Father Of 21-Year-Old Nigerian Student Stabbed To Death In Dublin
A grieving Nigerian father, Ibrahim Balogun, has spoken about the k+lling of his 21-year-old son, Qayyum Balogun, who was fatally stabbed in Dublin, Ireland, on […]
Peller/Olodo Uprising Culture: I Said What I Said. I’m Tired Of Brain Rot Content — Rapper Ycee Responds to Backlash Over Remarks
Nigerian rapper Ycee has addressed the backlash surrounding his recent comments about content creator Peller during the ongoing “Olodo” controversy, insisting that he stands by […]
BREAKING: Federal Executive Council (FEC) Approves Major NYSC Reform, Replaces Military Leadership With Civilian Boss
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme […]
Bus Conductor Stabs LASTMA Officer at Ile-Epo Bus Stop During Traffic Enforcement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has strongly condemned the violent assault perpetrated against one of its officers by a Volkswagen commercial bus conductor […]
First Lady’s Harmless Admonition and Politics of Content Creation
By Seye Oladejo The recent frenzy over Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks encouraging beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative to consider small businesses such as frying […]
Public Service Reform Key to Good Governance, National Development, Says Gov Yahaya
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared that transforming Nigeria’s public institutions through innovation, merit, transparency and citizen-centred […]
Bauchi NDC Insists Party Remains Legally Recognise; Appeals Court Ruling
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted that the party remains legally recognized and fully […]
Gov Bala Mohammed Pays Condolence Visit to Katagum Emirate Over Death of ex-Dep Gov
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Katagum, Alhaji Umar Farouk […]
NBBF Announces D’Tigers Final Roster for FIBA Basketball African World Cup Qualifiers in Angola
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially unveiled the 12-man D’Tigers roster that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers […]
Top Polish Side Signs Two Nigerian Youngsters
By Akeem Busari The talents pool of Nigerian football keeps getting larger and the football world are not oblivious of the potentials of the ever-emerging […]
Pathway Advisors Champions N300bn Commercial Paper Programme for Pivot Integrated Energy Services to Accelerate Downstream Energy Expansion
Pathway Advisors Limited has announced its role as Lead Issuing House to a N300 billion Commercial Paper Programme for Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited, reinforcing its leadership in capital market advisory and energy sector finance. The transaction was formally concluded with the execution of programme documentation at Capital Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, following the completion of all regulatory and programme clearances. The signing ceremony marked a defining milestone in mobilising large-scale short-term capital for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Speaking at the event, Mr. Adekunle Alade, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pathway Advisors Limited, emphasized the strategic significance of the Commercial Paper issuance in financing working capital, thereby enabling high-growth energy businesses to scale efficiently and sustainably. “Nigeria’s downstream energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, accelerated by the removal of fuel subsidies, the emergence of domestic refining capacity, and rising demand for reliable product supply across the country and the broader West African region. Companies like Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited with a vertically integrated model, a strong track record, and a clear growth mandate are exactly the kind of issuers that the capital markets should be financing.” “Commercial paper, when structured appropriately, gives operationally strong businesses access to a deep and diverse pool of institutional investors, at tenors and costs that support the working capital intensity of petroleum trading and distribution. This transaction is a testament to what is achievable when credible issuers partner with experienced advisers to access the markets.” “The successful execution of this programme further affirms Pathway Advisors’ position as a trusted financial advisory and investment banking firm in complex, large-scale capital market transactions,” he stated. In his comments, Babajide Babatope, CEO/Managing Director of Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited, described the commercial paper programme as a pivotal step in the company’s strategy to expand its supply capacity and strengthen its position as a leading integrated energy provider in Nigeria and West Africa. “Nigeria’s downstream energy market demands scale, speed, and the right capital structure to compete effectively. This commercial paper programme gives us the financial firepower to support our growing volumes, reinforce our supply chain, and serve our customers with greater reliability across the regions we operate in.” He noted that Pivot is one of the 20 approved offtakers in the Dangote Refinery PMS Consortium, with a target volume of 300 million litres per quarter, a position that underscores the company’sstanding in Nigeria’s post-subsidy energy supply architecture. He added that the CP Programme would also support the company’s accelerating regional push, including active operations in Ghana, where Pivot has delivered over 100,000 MT since April 2025, and a planned entry into Tanzania with deliveries targeted in Q3 of 2026. Babatope further expressed appreciation to Pathway Advisors and other transaction parties for their professionalism, rigour, and commitment throughout the programme’s execution, and signalled his intention to continue deepening these partnerships as Pivot advances to subsequent phases of growth and financing.
AfCFTA, UNDP, Nigeria Demand Action to Put Women at Centre of Africa’s Economic Integration
African leaders on Monday, 29 June, 2026, made a compelling case for placing women at the heart of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), […]
ECOWAS Court Goes Digital, Targets Faster Justice for 400m W’Africans
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS on Monday formally launched its Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), ushering in what it described as the most significant […]
Male Leaders Key to Ending GBV, Changing Harmful Norms in West Africa, FG Says
The Federal Government, UN Women and development partners on Monday, 29 june, 2026 declared traditional, religious and community leaders as indispensable allies in the campaign […]
Marwa Inaugurates Historic Weapons Training for NDLEA Officers, Inducts AK-47 Rifles After 36 Years
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, 29 June, 2026 formally commenced the induction of assault rifles and advanced pistols into its operational […]
Displacement Crisis: Stakeholders Push Private Sector to Turn Nigeria’s IDPs into Economic Assets
As Nigeria’s internally displaced population continues to swell amid insecurity, conflict and climate-induced disasters, key stakeholders have called for a dramatic shift from relief-based interventions […]
This Is Not The Time To Sit On The Fence And Not Do Politics. Politics Is Already Affecting You, Fight For Your Life — Activist Aisha Yesufu Tells Nigerians
Activist and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) member Aisha Yesufu has urged Nigerians to become actively involved in politics, warning that staying neutral is no longer […]
IPCR Condemns Killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman, Demands Justice to Safeguard Peace Efforts
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has strongly condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria […]
State Police: NASS Sends Bill To 36 States’ Assemblies
The National Assembly is set to transmit the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the 36 state Houses of Assembly this […]