Oil, gas local content reaches 56%, NCDMB announces
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced on Wednesday that local content in the nation’s petroleum sector has increased to 56%. This development comes as the board anticipates…
EFCC arraigns ex-works ministry director, surveyor over N1.9bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Olowoniyan, and a surveyor from the…
FCCPC’s mandate focuses on consumer rights, not price control – Official
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified its role in the regulatory landscape, emphasizing that its primary mandate is to oversee competition and consumer protection in Nigeria,…
UNICEF lauds Mbah’s investment in education, other sectors
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has been recognized by UNICEF for his commitment to improving key sectors such as education, primary healthcare, and infrastructure within the state. This commendation came…
Again, PDP berates Tinubu, insists Fubara remains Rivers gov
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that Sim Fubara remains the legitimate Governor of Rivers State. This comes in response to the declaration of…
Senate to deliberate on Rivers emergency rule Thursday
The Nigerian Senate is set to discuss an emergency rule declared in Rivers State during its session on Thursday. President Tinubu enacted the emergency to address ongoing political turmoil that…
Constituents begin recall process against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Constituents in the Kogi Central Senatorial District have initiated a process to recall their representative, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Efforts to gather the necessary signatures for the recall are underway, with local…
State of Emergency: Tinubu may have saved Fubara from impeachment – AGF Fagbemi
In a significant political development in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s intervention is believed to have played a crucial role in averting the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This follows the…
Hundreds stranded as petrol tanker explodes in Abuja
A petrol tanker explosion has caused significant disruption on the Nyanya-Karu road in Abuja, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. The incident occurred when the tanker lost control and ignited near…
High interest rates, insecurity top business constraints in February – CBN survey
A recent survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) identifies high interest rates as the primary challenge faced by businesses in February. According to the survey, 75% of…