Peter Obi, described as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has congratulated Senator Henry Seriake Dickson on being named Politician of the Year by LEADERSHIP Newspaper. In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Obi described the recognition as a testament to the former Bayelsa State governor's years of public service, according to the report.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has said Nigeria's crude oil must deliver measurable benefits to citizens. According to Tribune Online, Makinde made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during the commissioning of the APM National Campaign Office ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also called for greater transparency across the country's oil sector, though further details of his statement were not fully provided in the report.

Nigeria Pitch Awards President Shina Philips has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's football reforms, calling on stakeholders and the media to back efforts to improve transparency, professionalism and accountability in the administration of the game. His remarks came as footballers Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and others received top honours at the awards, according to Premium Times.

An open letter addressed to the President of Nigeria discusses the need for the privatization of the country's four refineries, referred to as 'diseased fingers.' The author expresses respect and humility while emphasizing the urgency of this issue since the President took office. The letter aims to draw attention to the challenges facing the refineries and the potential benefits of privatization.

Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective 1 August 2026. She will succeed Marno de Jong, marking her as the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold this combined position in the company's 60-year history.

Nigeria is set to launch a new oil and gas licensing round in October, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The announcement was made by the Commission's Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and reported by Tribune Online. The licensing round is expected to open fresh opportunities for investment in the country's upstream petroleum sector, though further details on the blocks and terms were not disclosed in the report.