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In the world of oil and gas, numbers can tell different stories depending on who is doing the talking. The recent controversy surrounding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is a perfect example of this phenomenon, raising questions about the true state of Nigeria's national oil company and its impact on the country's…
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The Nigerian Army said its troops have captured a wanted terrorist kingpin, Husseini Usman, in Ganawuri village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau and rescued kidnapped victims. READ ALSO:Journalists begin press week with sanitation in Plateau The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Friday,…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has identified the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP) as key to unlocking potentials embedded in the agriculture, renewable energy, and digital economy sectors. The minister, who made this statement during the launch of the NYSP in Abuja, disclosed that the program is targeting 11 key sectors…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) N1.69 billion for overbilling its customers. This penalty was issued under Order NERC/2024/114, part of NERC’s September 2024 Supplementary Order. The fine, dated August 30 and signed by NERC Vice Chairman Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing, and Compliance Dafe…
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The House of Representatives has asked Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) to remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on the commission received from Remita between 2015 and 2022 to the Federal Government recovery account. READ ALSO:Reps minority caucus expresses sorrow over devastating floods in Nigeria The Chairman, of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC),…
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The inaugural Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future, focused on mobilising significant financial investments from G20 countries seeks to highlight the urgency to support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030. The two-day gathering set to take place on October 9 and 10…
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Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force has been awarded the prestigious International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the United Kingdom. The Nigerian Air Force announced the accolade in a Facebook statement on Friday, titled “NAF Officer Awarded 2023 International Sword of Honour At RAF…
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Energy Reforms Advocates (ERA) has alleged that Nigeria is losing over $150 million annually due to non-payment of tax by oil firms on crude oil profits. ERA blamed what it termed an "unholy alliance" between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), local and international oil firms for the alleged infraction. The group noted that…
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Tyrese Haspil, a 25-year-old American, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of his former boss, Fahim Saleh, in New York City. Saleh, 33, was the founder and CEO of the Nigerian transportation company, Gokada. Haspil, who served as Saleh’s executive assistant, was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree grand…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun sustained medical outreach to assist residents of Maiduguri affected by the recent devastating flood in Borno. READ ALSO:Rep. Betara donates N100m to victims of Maiduguri flood This is contained in a statement by Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF,…