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Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has been directed to step up oversight of the deregulated fuel market to prevent excessive pricing and protect consumers from unfair practices. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive during the opening of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) General Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, "Beyond Compliance: Driving Regulatory Certainty […]

  Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art health facility and a health technology academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote the early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The newly commissioned health centre, located along Garun Gabas Road in Hadejia, is fully equipped to provide screening, diagnosis and preventive care for kidney-related ailments, particularly among vulnerable […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday inaugurated two new Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and six Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) following their confirmation by the National Assembly. The swearing-in ceremonies were held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President. The newly […]

Seventy-six commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to the Nigerian military following intensified counterterrorism operations in the North-East. The spokesman for Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to Goni, the sustained air and ground offensives against terrorist enclaves forced the insurgents to abandon their camps and surrender to troops. He said the military's intelligence-led operations significantly weakened […]

The 17 candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contesting the National Assembly elections in Oyo State have received their Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms. The candidates will represent the party in the state's three senatorial districts and 14 House of Representatives constituencies in the forthcoming general elections. The presentation of the nomination forms marks a significant step in the party's preparations for the elections, officially confirming the […]

The Federal Government has concluded plans to evacuate 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa amid rising concerns over possible xenophobic attacks targeting undocumented foreign nationals. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an Air Peace aircraft is scheduled to depart Nigeria on Monday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m. for the evacuation exercise. The ministry's spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the aircraft is expected to arrive in South Africa at about […]

President Bola Tinubu has said the road infrastructure projects being executed by his administration are revitalising the economy by improving transportation, reducing congestion and creating an enabling environment for businesses. The President made the remarks on Monday during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated and expanded road from Karu Interchange to Customs Clinic Junction, along with adjoining roads in the Karu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by […]

The Federal Government has directed petroleum marketers to immediately reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices by reducing the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the directive on Monday at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) General Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, […]

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on the use of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as part of measures to protect the newly constructed road infrastructure. The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare. According to Dare, the decision was taken to prevent misuse of the highway and preserve its condition […]