Category: Power
NECA Urges FG to Audit Refinery Rehabilitation Contracts Before New Deal
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has called on the Federal Government to investigate previous refinery rehabilitation contracts before entering into fresh agreements for the nation’s refineries. Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call while reacting to the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between NNPC Limited and Chinese firms for…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Screens Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma for 2027 Imo West Senatorial Bid
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has screened Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, ahead of his bid for the Imo West Senatorial seat in the 2027 National Assembly election.The screening exercise is part of the party’s internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general…
NDC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN PROGRESS AHEAD OF ITS PRIMARY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently underway in Abuja ahead of the party’s planned primary elections.Timothy Yusuf reports that the NDC is a newly registered political party officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026.The convention is expected to…
Troops Eliminate Three Terrorists, Recover Arms in Zamfara State
Zamfara State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Troops of Sector Two, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated three terrorists during a military operation in Zamfara State and recovered several weapons and ammunition. According to a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, the operation was carried out…
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…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…
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…
President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange. The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector. Industry stakeholders say the inclusion…
2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the submission process, Shettima rallied party members and supporters behind the President’s re-election bid, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity and leadership needed…
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,…