Category: Development
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Tour Newly Constructed Kebbi State Secretariat
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, May 7, 2026 Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, alongside Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar Tafida, joined members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on an inspection tour of the newly constructed State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi. Others on the tour included Senior Special Assistant…
NPF Nasarawa Command Foils Midnight Abduction, One Suspect Dies in Gun Battle
Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area, arresting eight suspects and recovering two AK-47 rifles. According to a statement by the police, the operation followed intelligence reports that armed men invaded the community at…
NDDC Inspects Kaa–Ataba Bridge, Expresses Satisfaction with Project Progress
Rivers State, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Niger Delta Development Commission has expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the Kaa–Ataba Bridge project in Rivers State following an inspection visit by officials of the commission. The inspection was part of ongoing efforts by the commission to monitor key infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta region…
NNPC Limited Headlines OTC 2026 in Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, May 7, 2026 The 2026 Offshore Technology Conference 2026 officially opened at NRG Park in Houston, bringing together energy professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from over 100 countries for one of the world’s leading offshore energy events. Representing NNPC Limited at the conference were the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun,…
Kano Government, Chinese Companies Sign Major Contracts to Rehabilitate Tamburawa and Challawa Water Facilities
Kano, Nigeria,Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources, has signed major contracts with Chinese construction companies for the rehabilitation and restoration of critical water infrastructure at the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants, marking a significant step in efforts to improve access to potable water across the state….
VP Shettima: Nigeria’s Mining Sector Alone Attracted $2.6bn in 30 Months
Abuja, Nigeria – May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria’s mining sector attracted investments worth over $2.6 billion within the last 30 months, describing the development as evidence of growing investor confidence in the country’s economic reforms and solid minerals industry. Shettima made the disclosure while speaking at an investment and…
IPI Nigeria Gets a New Press Freedom Hub
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 International Press Institute Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in the promotion of independent journalism with the inauguration of a new Press Freedom Hub in Abuja. National President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, said the development marks the first time since the 1970s that the organisation will operate from a…
Nigeria, United States inaugurate defence working groups to strengthen security cooperation
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria and the United States of America have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, aimed at strengthening bilateral efforts to address terrorism, insecurity, and regional instability. The initiative, led on the Nigerian side by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, is designed…
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price to ₦1,350 per Litre
Lagos, Nigeria, May 5, 2026 Dangote Refinery has announced an increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising it by ₦75 from ₦1,275 to ₦1,350 per litre. The adjustment reflects ongoing shifts within the downstream petroleum sector, influenced by market dynamics and operational considerations. The new price is expected to have a…