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FG Deploys National Education Data Repository to End Certificate Fraud, Strengthen Academic Records Integrity
Abuja, Nigeria — Monday, March 9, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has deployed a National Education Data Repository aimed at tackling certificate fraud and strengthening the integrity of academic records across the country’s education system. The initiative, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Education (Nigeria), is designed to create a centralised digital platform that…
Guards Brigade Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Terrorist in Bwari
Abuja, Nigeria — Saturday, March 7, 2026 Troops of the 7 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army, under the Guards Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have successfully rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue operation conducted around Gidan Dogo in Bwari Area Council of…
NNPC Ltd Releases January 2026 Monthly Report Summary
Abuja, Nigeria — January 2026 NNPC Limited has released its Monthly Report Summary for January 2026, highlighting a strong month-on-month increase in Nigeria’s oil and gas production as well as progress on key infrastructure projects. According to the report, crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.64 million barrels per day (mmbopd), representing an increase…
Nigeria Police Expand Counter-Terrorism Capacity, Approve New CTU Bases
Abuja, Nigeria — Saturday, March 7, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capacity through a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of personnel of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU). The programme was implemented in collaboration with the British High Commission in Nigeria through the Office of the Counter Terrorism…
President Tinubu Approves the Postings of Ambassadors
Abuja, Nigeria — Monday, March 9, 2026 The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the postings of ambassadors to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions across the world as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s foreign policy objectives and international partnerships. According to a statement issued by the Presidency of Nigeria,…
Nigeria, Eni Sign Agreement Resolving OPL 245 Dispute
Abuja, Nigeria — Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Nigeria took a significant step toward resolving one of the longest-running disputes in its oil and gas sector as Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, joined officials of the Federal Government of Nigeria for the signing of an agreement aimed at settling the controversy surrounding the offshore…
30 BANKS MEET NEW CBN CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
Abuja, Nigeria, March 7, 2026 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the banking sector recapitalisation programme introduced in 2024 is progressing steadily, with financial institutions strengthening their capital base to meet new regulatory thresholds.In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the apex bank, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN disclosed…
Otunba Dapo Okubadejo Applauded His Leader And Boss, Governor Dapo Abiodun for His Strategic Leadership Style Without Any Regret Ever Working With Him To ReBuild Our Dear Ogun State, And Fulfilling Promises Made Without Sentiments And Segregation
The Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to Governor, Ogun State, Otunba AbdulRahman OlaDapo Okubadejo joined his visionary, strategic and hardworking leader and boss, His Excellency Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun CON (Mr Talk n Do), along with other Stakeholders across Ogun State yesterday, to commission the Phase II-B of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in…
President Tinubu Promotes Ibrahim Masari as Special Adviser
Abuja, Nigeria – March 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ibrahim Masari as Special Adviser, a strategic move aimed at bolstering his advisory team and enhancing policy implementation at the Presidential Villa. The promotion was announced during a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended Masari for his…
Tax Reforms Will Improve Lives, Not Impoverish Nigerians, Says Vice President Kashim Shettima
Abuja, Nigeria – March 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the ongoing tax reforms by the Federal Government are designed to improve the quality of life of citizens and not to impoverish them. Speaking during an engagement in Abuja, the Vice President emphasised that the reforms are part of broader efforts…