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June 16, 2026 No Responses

Dangote, AFC Seal $600m Deal To Expand Fertilizer Production

The Dangote Group and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have strengthened their strategic partnership with the signing of a $600 million loan agreement to support the expansion of fertilizer production capacity in Nigeria and Ethiopia, a development expected to bolster...

June 16, 2026 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N2.257tri For April

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.257 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of April 2026.Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director Press and Public Relations in the Office of...

June 16, 2026 No Responses

Cape Verde Stun Spain With Heroic Draw in World Cup 2026 Opener

One of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolded on Monday as African underdogs Cape Verde held former champions Spain to a remarkable 0-0 draw in their opening Group H encounter, producing one of the tournament’s earliest...

June 15, 2026 No Responses

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, ...

June 15, 2026 No Responses

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 B...

June 15, 2026 No Responses

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 tha...

June 15, 2026 No Responses

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...

June 14, 2026 No Responses

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...

June 14, 2026 No Responses

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 ...

June 14, 2026 No Responses

BICYCLE AS ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA: THE FRSC PERSPECTIVES

By Osondu Ohaeri According to Elly Blue, Bikenomics: How bicycling can save the economy “The best scenario of all when it comes to air pollution has nothing to do with tail pipe filters or hybrid, electric or zero emissions car...

June 13, 2026 No Responses

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.S...

June 13, 2026 No Responses

NDSF 2026: Teniola, Ebeledike Inducted Into Hall Of Fame As NiRA, MTN, Digital Realty Sweep Top Honors

The 17th edition of the annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development concluded on a high note Thursday, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, culminating in the prestigious DigitalSENSE Africa Hall of Fame Awards.This landmark...

June 12, 2026 No Responses

Democracy Day: FRSC Boss Urges Nigerians To Prioritise Road Safety

As Nigerians celebrate the 2026 Democracy Day, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on all road users to make safety a personal responsibility and ensure that the festivities are not overshadowed by...

June 12, 2026 No Responses

Democracy Day: Doro Seeks Support, Reintegration Of 258 Returnees From South Africa

As Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, has called on citizens, corporate organisations, state governments, faith-based institutions, community leaders and development partners to...