FG orders 48-Hour fix for Suleja–Minna gridlock
FG orders 48-Hour fix for Suleja–Minna gridlock By Onu Okorie Federal Government has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the Maje-Dikko section of the Suleja–Minna corridor, directing the concessionaire handling the project to restore free flow of traffic within 48 hours. The Minister of State for […]
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Nigeria to withdraw idle oil blocks as NUPRC cracks down on non-performing licence holders
Nigeria to withdraw idle oil blocks as NUPRC cracks down on non-performing licence holders By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has fired a warning shot at licence holders sitting on undeveloped acreage, threatening revocation, relinquishment and forfeiture of financial guarantees unless companies get drilling […]
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NUPRC threatens to revoke non-performing licences from 2022 marginal field to 2024 licensing round
NUPRC threatens to revoke non-performing licences from 2022 marginal field to 2024 licensing round By Onu Okorie Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set enforce the “Drill-or-Drop” provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.To this end, the Commission is urging holders of non-performing […]
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No plan to hike electricity tarrif, says FG
No plan to hike electricity tarrif, says FG By Onu Okorie Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure, Office of the Vice President Sadiq Wanka, has clarified comments on electricity tariffs that he said were misrepresented by some media reports. In a statement made […]
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Customs conference bridges academia, practice with student mentorship
Customs conference bridges academia, practice with student mentorship By Onu Okorie A joint panel of academics, communications experts and students took centre stage at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Conference on Thursday, in a session aimed at bridging the gap between academic theory […]
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Tinubu congratulates Umahi on his birthday, hails his road infrastructure drive
Tinubu congratulates Umahi on his birthday, hails his road infrastructure drive By Onu Okorie President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, on his birthday, which falls on July 25. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and […]
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11 poets make longlist for $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
11 poets make longlist for $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature By Onu Okorie Eleven poetry collections have made the longlist for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, selected from 223 entries submitted for this year’s competition. The list was announced by Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, chairman […]
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FG sets up committee to draft new VAT Order
FG sets up committee to draft new VAT Order By Onu Okorie Federal Government has set up an Inter-Ministerial Committee to draft a new Value Added Tax VAT Modification Order for 2026, part of efforts to smooth the rollout of Nigeria’s overhauled tax laws. Minister […]
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FRSC orders nationwide crackdown on misconduct, extortion by patrol officers
FRSC orders nationwide crackdown on misconduct, extortion by patrol officers By Onu Okorie Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, mni, has issued a sweeping nationwide directive targeting unprofessional conduct, indiscipline, extortion, abuse of authority and other forms of misconduct among […]
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Nigeria’s reforms boost continental standing as Ogunjimi emerges African Accountants-General Chairman
Nigeria’s reforms boost continental standing as Ogunjimi emerges African Accountants-General Chairman By Onu Okorie Nigeria’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and efficiency in public sector financial administration received a major continental endorsement on Friday as the Accountant-General of the Federation AGF, Dr. Shamseldeen […]
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FG to train 5,000 meter installers as Nigeria intensifies drive to close metering gap
FG to train 5,000 meter installers as Nigeria intensifies drive to close metering gap By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s efforts to bridge its electricity metering gap received a major boost on Thursday as the Federal Government launched Power Force, a nationwide training programme designed to produce […]
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Police inducts commissioners into conflict management institute after strategic communication training
Police inducts commissioners into conflict management institute after strategic communication training By The Editor Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to strengthen leadership, strategic communication and conflict resolution among its senior officers with the induction of Commissioners of Police into the Institute of Conflict Management […]
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BUSINESS FEATURE – Abuja 2026: How IADI summit becomes rallying point for Africa’s financial stability
BUSINESS FEATURE – Abuja 2026: How IADI summit becomes rallying point for Africa’s financial stability The outcome of the recently concluded Abuja IADI conference shows that deposit insurance has evolved from a little-known technical function into one of the most important pillars of modern financial […]
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