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The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), EkperikpeEkpo has assured of the ministry’s readiness to partner with Akwa Ibom State to unlock the economic potential of gas resources in the state.
12 Apr
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need for governments at all levels to collaborate towards delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
3 Apr
As part of efforts to decongest custodial centres across the country through the use of non-custodial measures, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), in partnership with Niger State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Halima Abdulmalik, has released an inmate at the Suleja custodial facility and granted bail to four others. Controller-General (CG), NCoS, Haliru Nababa, who visited the facility…
28 Mar
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has threatened to sue the Federal Government over the fewer number of states in the Southeast.
16 Mar
The Federal Government has committed to support development of the nation's gas natural resources to ameliorate pains of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians.
13 Mar
Amidst the ripple effect of climate change on food security, the federal government has appealed to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to release the $5 million adaptation grant for the Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP).
4 Mar
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has written to the Federal Government, dismissing claims that the government has fulfilled 80 per cent of the October 2, 2023 agreement with Organised Labour.
4 Mar
The Federal Government has signed an agreement with Offshore Pollution Control (XPO) Marine Services Limited to collect waste generated from ships operated by international oil companies (IOCs) and others in compliance with global best practices.
26 Feb
The fragile peace in the nation’s universities may be disrupted if the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) makes good its threat to down tools any moment from now.
26 Feb
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to collaborate with the Indian government on geospatial mapping, technical expertise exchange, remote sensing, carbon mapping, and auto imagery.
23 Feb
Federal Government, through the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, has launched a Space Accelerator programme, aimed at fostering innovation, providing mentorship and propelling startups into global spotlight. The programme is designed to support and re-engineer Nigerian youths, pioneering start-ups, space enthusiasts, and early-stage companies with space tech solutions through education, mentorship and financing. Speaking at the programme…
23 Feb
Ahead of planned nationwide strike action by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Civil Society Forum has blamed the 36 state governors of the Federation for the hardship being faced by Nigerians.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgement, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificate forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt. Justice…
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Senegal's new leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a "rethought" relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Faye, who was inaugurated as president on April 2, was elected on pledges of radical reform and promises to restore national "sovereignty" over key industries. Speaking at a joint press conference…
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Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement. The firefight happened Monday in Maguindanao del Sur province on Mindanao island, a haven for multiple armed groups ranging from communist insurgents to Islamist militants. The Philippine Army…
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The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria, says no Nigerian has been subjected to discrimination or denied access to the Chinese supermarket. The supermarket is located within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The Secretary of China Chamber of Commerce, Mr Cui Guangzheng, said this in a statement in…
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Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country's rescue agency said. "The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers," Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to conscientiously tackle poverty, inequality and social injustice as root causes of terrorism. He equally canvassed the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre...
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Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is grappling with a significant housing shortage for its members across all ranks, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed.
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As the world marks International Mother Earth, instituted by United Nations, ECO2RUPPERS Africa has unfolded measures aimed at saving Nigeria and other African countries the sum of $70 billion from the impact of plastic pollution.
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The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, has continued its upward swing rising by 7.1 per cent in the last month, thus making life more difficult for Nigerians who are struggling with food inflation.
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, lamented the sorry state of Niger Delta, saying the region is currently considered the most polluted in the world due to the high amount of spills.