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19 Dec
Nigeria has concluded plans to start auctioning undeveloped oil and gas blocks from the year 2025. According to a report on the official website of global news agency Reuters, Nigeria will take this step, prioritising natural gas development to support the country's commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. Reuters, quoting the oil…
21 Oct
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said it rejected the sale of Shell’s assets to the Renaissance Group for $1.3 billion due to regulatory issues. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, informed Reuters of the development in Abuja on Monday. Komolafe said the assets in question hold an estimated 6.73…
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Omolola Fanimokun, the woman accused of being involved in the messy breakup between skit maker Oluwadolarz and his ex-fiancée, Ifeluv, has finally spoken out. Taking to Instagram on March 12, 2024, Lola dismissed the allegations, describing them as "baseless" and an attempt to tarnish her image. She made it clear that she does not need…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are facing a probe panel for their alleged role in the congestion of custodial facilities across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the panel investigating the alleged corruption and other violations in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) had…
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Nephrologists at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have called for improved awareness and regular screening to reduce the burden of kidney diseases among citizens. They made the call during a free Kidney Function Test Programme, held by LASUTH and Ikeja Local Government, on Wednesday in Lagos, in celebration of the World Kidney Day…
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has published no fewer than 1,571 insurance-related complaints from policyholders against different insurance companies. NAICOM published the document on its website on Wednesday to ensure that insurance companies pay for resolved policyholders’ complaints. The document showed that the Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc topped the chart with 327 complaints…
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The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) has expressed concern over the untapped economic and strategic potential of women in the agricultural sector. LAWFF made its position known during the official launch of the Leading AgriWomen Voices (LAV) Book as part of events to commemorate International Women's Day. The virtual launch featured speakers like…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from its first meeting in over five months on Wednesday, creating the impression of a quick return to peace. However, the security situation around the Wadata Plaza national secretariat, where the closed-door meeting was held, painted a different picture. A few hours…
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Journalists have been advised to ensure balanced and accurate reportage while performing their statutory duties. The Commissioner, Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Dangana, gave the advice at a one-day training for journalists on enhancing health communication, held at Gudel Hotel, Minna, on Monday, 10 March 2025. The Commissioner, represented by…
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Thirty-two individuals have been convicted and sentenced to various prison terms by the Oyo State High Court and the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan for their involvement in internet fraud. The accused were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to impersonation and other…
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The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 50 fire outbreaks in February. The Director of the state fire service, Mr. Paul Aboi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kaduna. According to Aboi, the incidents occurred in Kafanchan, Zaria, and Kaduna metropolitan areas. READ ALSO:Court remands…
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Dr. Musa Dasuki, the principal witness at the ongoing hearing on the alleged diversion of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) funds by former Kwara State governor, AbdulFatah Ahmed, and his finance commissioner, Demola Banu, on Wednesday told the state High Court in Ilorin that the duo were neither signatories to SUBEB's account nor…