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Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Bello, Onyema, Maida, Yusuf, Sheidu-Shabi For City Business News Summit

All is now set for the City Business News Summit scheduled to hold November 8, 2023 at Oriental Hotels, Lagos State.Expected at the Business Summit titled: “Repositioning Nigerian Economy: 2023 And Beyond” are financial experts, regulators,  Industrialists, among others.A statment issued…

Shortage Of Midwives May Increase To One Million By 2030, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that shortage of midwives will trigger an increase of one million by 2030 with serious implications for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals.   Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organsation (WHO) Regional Director for…

OPEC Raises Nigeria’s Production Quota To 1.772mbpd For June

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised Nigeria’s oil production quota from the 1.735 million barrels per day (mbpd) target approved in May 2022 to a new target of 1.772mbpd for June 2022.   A statement issued…

Photo News

The Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, mni, (left) Corps Public Education Officer, DCC Osondu Ohaeri Fnipr, (right) on Monday, 15 June 2026, received in audience the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi…

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over ₦5.9b Rebranding Cost

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.”The…

NCDMB, Chevron, Bristow Unveil Pilot Training Programme

To strengthen Nigeria’s human capital base and equip young professionals with practical skills for careers in the oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and Bristow Helicopters Nigeria…

Ogbuku Emerges Ayakoro Community Paramount Ruler

The Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has emerged as the new Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, assuming the traditional title of Daufa VI.A statement explained that Ogbuku’s…

Germany Send World Cup Warning With 7-1 Demolition of Curaçao

Germany delivered one of the most commanding performances of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, crushing Curaçao 7-1 in their Group E opener to underline their status as genuine contenders for a fifth world title.The four-time world champions produced…

Morocco Stuns Brazil With 1-1 Draw In World Cup Group C Opener

The FIFA World Cup 2026 witnessed its first major surprise on Saturday as Morocco held tournament favourites Brazil to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group C opener, earning global admiration and igniting celebrations across Africa and the Arab world.Heading…

Tinubu Mourns Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State.In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on…

Oniru Backs WISTA-Nigeria Maritime Conference

TRADITIONAL ruler, the Oniru of Iru community in Lagos State, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has pledged support for Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria.The traditional ruler expressed delight while receiving delegates from the WISTA-Nigeria.The delegation, led by WISTA…

NDDC Reiterates Support For Vulnerable Groups

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable development in the Niger Delta region through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives to support vulnerable groups across the Niger Delta region.Speaking during a courtesy call by the…

NADDC Automotive Training Centre Graduates 100 Youths In Zamfara

The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Automotive Training Centre (ATC) in Gusau, Zamfara State, and graduated 100 youths on Specialized Mechatronics Training.Commissioning the facility, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator Senator…