The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has dismissed recent reports claiming an oil theft loss of N8.41 trillion, calling the figures a result of “misinterpretation” of official crude loss statistics spanning 2021 to July […]
Nigeria has formally declared its intention to seek re-election to Part II of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to global aviation standards and safety protocols. Speaking at the 42nd […]
Russia has announced it will extend its ban on petrol exports until the end of 2025, as Ukrainian drone strikes continue to hammer oil refineries and drive fuel prices to record highs. The export ban, […]
The Senate Committee on Host Communities has called on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to impose sanctions on International Oil Companies (IOCs) that fail to comply with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to prioritize investment in Nigeria’s and Africa’s abundant mineral resources. He emphasized that such investments would help […]
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has committed the Nigeria Customs Service’s full support to the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), highlighting the new commission’s potential to drive economic growth in the region through strategic collaboration. […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a new directive mandating all Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians to report any foreign currency pension contributions exceeding $10,000 to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has received ₦318.05 billion between January and August 2025 earmarked for frontier oil exploration, according to minutes from the September 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting. These funds […]
Seventeen African countries have formally endorsed new reforms and action plans aimed at expanding electricity access to millions under the “Mission 300” initiative, a bold energy push spearheaded by the World Bank Group and the […]
Nigerian resident doctors have warned that worsening insecurity, poor remuneration and stalled career progression are driving a collapse of the country’s healthcare system. The doctors spoke in Katsina at the 45th Annual General Meeting and […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has called on stakeholders to prioritise the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) as a means of boosting the nation’s economy. The […]
Edo state Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has secured the first Foreign Direct Investment of $250m for the state ten months after he was sworn-in as Governor. Edo State was listed as among 30 states that spent […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has directed the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to take over the cyber stalking case instituted against the Alagbado of Agbado, Oba Adedayo […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two terrorists, apprehended 32 suspects and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in major operations in the last 24 hours across the country. A credible source at Army Headquarters told […]
President Bola Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on the late Ogoni leaders, Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage. The recognition was announced […]
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that Saturday’s Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium will be a major challenge, describing the clash with Manchester City as “a tough game.” Maresca spoke after the Blues […]
Former Premier League star Jamie Redknapp has criticised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for starting Bukayo Saka in their Carabao Cup third-round victory over Port Vale on Wednesday night. Saka recently recovered from a hamstring injury […]
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has admitted that Erling Haaland frustrates him despite his prolific goal-scoring record for Manchester City. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Rooney praised the Norwegian striker’s movement in the box […]
Former La Liga star Marcos Senna has backed Lamine Yamal to claim the 2026 Ballon d’Or, insisting the Barcelona teenager is already performing at a level beyond his peers. Senna, speaking to Sport, described the […]
Former Everton forward James McFadden has praised Kelechi Iheanacho for his superb strike in Celtic’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday. Iheanacho came off the bench in the second half to […]