The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has accused some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of frustrating its oversight responsibilities by repeatedly ignoring invitations and summons issued during investigations into complaints brought by Nigerians. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Bitrus Kwamoti Laori, made the allegation at a retreat organised by the Policy and Legislative...
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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market unless urgent steps are taken to address gas supply constraints and expand processing capacity, revealing that the country’s global market share has slipped from six per cent to five per cent. Managing Director and Chief...
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Health experts have called for the full integration of the private sector into Nigeria’s maternal healthcare financing and digital health reforms, warning that the country’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal health coverage will remain elusive without stronger public-private partnerships. The experts made the call in Abuja during the National Policy Dialogue on...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to investigate allegations that senior officials of the Ondo State House of Assembly forged lawmakers’ signatures to secure the approval of an amendment to the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) budget valued at about N70 billion. The request is contained in a...
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Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic history as shifting global trade patterns, technological disruption and changing investment flows create fresh opportunities for the continent to move from reacting to global events to shaping them. That was the central message from leading policymakers and economists at the recent Economic Forum, where speakers urged...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating renewable energy solutions with telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop, themed “Unlocking the...
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered their first defeat at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday, but still advanced to the semi-finals of the competition. The seven-time African champions were second best in the opening half as Burkina Faso capitalised on defensive lapses to...
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement involving more than N6.79 billion in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, as well as the reported disappearance of firearms and ammunition from police armouries. The organisation...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine concealed in a traditional wooden mortar and a backpack destined for China and Italy, as it intensified operations against drug trafficking across the country. The agency also announced the arrest of a suspected notorious drug dealer in Rivers State and another suspect believed to have...
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Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom one week after he was abducted by gunmen, bringing relief to his family, colleagues and residents of the state. A family member confirmed the judge’s release on Monday, saying he returned home safely after spending seven days in captivity. “We...
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