Business

Oil firms remit over N97bn, $149m to host communities-NUPRC

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria have remitted over N97 billion and $149 million to host communities through the Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The Commission’s representative,

Business

NCDMB targets broader access to funding for indigenous oil, gas firms

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s energy sector have renewed their push to improve financing opportunities for indigenous oil and gas companies, as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) hosted a sensitisation workshop aimed at strengthening local participation and financial access. Held in Lagos, the forum brought together sector

Business

FG secures $747m Deutsche Bank-led loan for coastal highway project

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Federal Government has secured a $747 million syndicated loan led by Deutsche Bank to fund the initial phase of Nigeria’s ambitious 700-kilometre coastal highway project. According to the Ministry of Finance, the loan is the largest syndicated financing ever obtained for road infrastructure in the country, underscoring growing global investor

Business

Digital assets fraud threatens market integrity-SEC DG

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BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the growing threat of digital assets fraud, warning that it poses a significant challenge to market integrity and undermines investor confidence. Speaking in Abuja at an event to mark African Union Anti-Corruption Day, themed

Business

Nigerians to pay extra $250 integrity fee for US visas from 2025

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BY CHUKWUEMNEKE IWELUNMO From fiscal year 2025, Nigerian applicants for most US non-immigrant visas will face a significantly higher cost, as the United States introduces a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on top of the existing $185 application fee. The new surcharge, announced by the US government, will apply to a wide range of visa […]

Brands

Berbie Beauty’s Movement for Confidence and Recovery

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In a world increasingly focused on health and self-care, Berbie Beauty Line Enterprise, a Lagos-based brand, is distinguishing itself by offering more than just products; it’s fostering a movement of empowerment, confidence, and informed body wellness. Founded by the visionary Christiana Kayode, Berbie Beauty is rapidly becoming a global name in gym wear, activewear,

News

‘One-chance’, child rentals: Abuja street begging rings exposed, 210 arrested

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By Ukpono Ukpong A major operation by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has led to the arrest of 210 street beggars allegedly involved in a network of criminal activities in Abuja. The arrests are part of an intensified effort to rid the city of security threats disguised as humanitarian cases. The apprehended individuals, comprising […]

Politics

Shadow Government: Court to deliver judgement Sept 29 in DSS suit against Utomi

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By Andrew Orolua The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed September 29 to deliver it’s judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Patrick Okedinachi Utomi (also known as Prof. Pat Utomi) over his announced plan to establish a shadow […]

News

Govt alone can’t address corruption, fiscal recklessness– Rep Salam

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By Msugh Ityokura The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Bamidele Salam has said that the issues of corruption, fiscal recklessness and weak governance structures cannot be addressed by government alone but with honest participation of all citizens He spoke at the closing gala of the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and […]

Politics

S’Court affirms Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s election as duly elected

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By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court Nigeria on Thursday’s dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo challenging the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who won Edo State Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. The apex court held in […]

Top Stories

Edo: S/ Court Verdict Blow To Justice, Democracy – Ighodalo

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By Tom Okpe The All Progressives Congress, APC, welcomes judgement of the Supreme Court affirming Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo state in the 2024 governorship election. Led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the five-member panel of the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal brought by Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic […]

Politics

Supreme Court victory: Wike congratulates Okpebholo, seeks inclusive governance

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment, affirming the victory of the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September last year’s governorship election in the State. Wike, who urged the Governor to remain focused, said he should see the victory as a further call […]

News

Audit report: Ojulari must clarify unaccounted N210trillion by NNPCL, says Senate

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By Tunde Opalana The Senate has made it imperative for the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL), Engineer Bayo Ojulari to appear before it’s Public Accounts Committee to clarify issues surrounding the N210 trillion financial infraction raised against the company. The NNPCL) was inducted in the audit […]

Top Stories

Killing of 2yr- Old : Senate urges Tinubu to help NDLEA pay N200M compensation

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By Tunde Opalana In an emotion filled atmosphere, the Senate at plenary on Thursday pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency help the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , NDLEA pay a sum.of N200 million as compensation to the family of Mr. Fidelis Omhonria whose two year old son, Onoseteba was […]

News

FG reaffirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage, assures workers on better welfare

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By Tom Okpe The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Universal Health coverage across the country for effective and efficient health care services for all Nigerians. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known in Abuja on Thursday, at the official visit and commissioning of projects at the […]

News

Korea turns to Nigeria’s Afrobeat to spark global music fusion

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Republic of Korea is turning its cultural spotlight towards Nigeria’s globally celebrated Afrobeat sound, as part of renewed efforts to create a powerful musical fusion that bridges both nations. The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) is leading this initiative, aiming to introduce traditional Nigerian music to South Korean audiences while […]

News

Nigeria, France boost ties on security, education, eye new investments

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By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria and France have deepened their longstanding diplomatic relationship with renewed focus on security cooperation, educational exchange, and economic investment. The two countries committed to advancing mutual interests during a high-level meeting in Abuja, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and

News

Lawmaker petitions INEC, seeks additional state constituencies for Rivers

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Member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the House of Representatives, Rep. Cyril Hart, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Constitution Review Committee of the House, seeking the creation of two additional state constituencies in Rivers State. In a formal request dated July 7, 2025, Hart is pushing

News

Plan Protest: NARPON Seeks Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun Intervention Over NPF Pension Scheme

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The National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON), formerly known as the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently address the challenges facing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) with regard to the new pension scheme and […]

News

Kaduna: Zaria LGA debunks Alleged Shops, Land deals with HoR Speaker’s Wife

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By Achadu Gabriel The management of Zaria local Government Area of Kaduna State has debunked allegations in Social Media, insinuating that some shops or land in Kofar Doka Area and Amaru in Zaria City were given to the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas. This was expressed in […]