The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), along with major stakeholders in the country’s oil and gas sector, met in Abuja on Wednesday to discuss and fine-tune issues related to domestic crude supply obligations between producers and refiners. The meeting aimed to enhance Nigeria’s energy security. The gathering, which has become routine, presented a platform for the management of NUPRC, …

The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting in Abuja …

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for a significant reduction in human interference in the process and implementation of public procurement. The NCAA boss made this call on Thursday at a one-day symposium on public procurement, focusing on due process in Nigeria and global best practices, held in Lagos. While highlighting …

As preparations intensify for the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, key figures in the sports and fitness industry have expressed their eagerness to volunteer and contribute to the event’s success. The marathon, set for 1 March is part of activities to celebrate ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary. With thousands of runners expected to participate in the 21-kilometre half marathon and the 5-kilometre …

Key stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have asked the Federal Government to safeguard Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure from cyber threats, theft, and vandalism, which are crucial for the country’s economic growth. They also urged the government to take over the security of telecommunications infrastructure, which had now been designated as Critical National Infrastructure. They stated that this action will resolve several …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, commended the Implementation Committee on the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products and asked the members to resolve any teething problems. In a review meeting at the State House, the President said that using the Naira was conceived to remove the exchange rate hurdle. “Whatever solution we proffer in …

Six state governments including Ekiti, Ebonyi, Jigawa, Yobe, Nasarawa, and Bayelsa have spent about N160 billion on airport projects that opposition politicians and aviation professionals classified as unviable. Stakeholders say the huge public funds expended on the facilities have amounted to waste. They condemned the state governors and asked Nigerians to hold them responsible for the waste. Some industry players …

Following proposed national planned protest by youth organizations, Arewa House, Centre for Research and Historical Documentation convened a one-day roundtable discussion with representatives from various sectors, which includes religious leaders, youth groups, students’ unions, trade unions, traditional leaders, state government representatives, security agencies, academicians, opinion influencers, and media organizations. In a communique sent to newsmen and read by the Director …

Niger Delta Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need to re-activate the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Advisory Committee, as provided for in its Establishment Act, to advise and monitor the activities of the Commission. This was part of the resolutions contained in a communique issued at the end of the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024, which took place at the …

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday said the Electricity Bill currently before the House is the confirmation of the state government’s zeal to ensure regular and uninterrupted power supply to residents. This was as the House held a stakeholders’ meeting on the bill which if passed into law, will allow the state …