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NNPC LTD PARTICIPATES IN #CERAWEEK, HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIA’S ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY
Ibadan, Nigeria, March 27, 2026 NNPC Ltd. actively participated in #CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, where Olugbenga Oluwaniyi served as a panelist in the session “African Energy Sovereignty: The ‘all-of-the-above’ strategy.” The discussion, moderated by Daniel Evans, also featured Bambo Ibidapo-Obe and Alcides Andrade. Oluwaniyi emphasized Nigeria’s strategy for energy self-determination through control of…
CBN GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MACROECONOMIC STABILITY AT 2026 MONETARY POLICY FORUM
Ibadan, Nigeria, March 27, 2026 Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, addressed the 2026 Monetary Policy Forum in Abuja on Thursday, March 26, 2026, presenting an overview of Nigeria’s monetary policy and emphasizing that macroeconomic stability is a shared responsibility. The forum highlighted the importance of collaboration between fiscal authorities, commercial banks,…
FED. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MANDATES ALL TEACHERS TO BE FULLY CERTIFIED BY 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
Ibadan, Nigeria, March 27, 2026 Concerns over the presence of unqualified individuals in classrooms, as well as the urgent need to strengthen professionalism in Nigeria’s education sector, have led to a renewed regulatory push by the Federal Ministry of Education. In a recent directive, the Ministry announced that all teachers across the country must be…
NIGERIA, FRANCE DEEPEN DEFENCE COOPERATION
Ibadan, Nigeria,March 27, 2026 Nigeria and France have taken steps to strengthen their defence partnership, marking a renewed commitment to enhanced military cooperation and regional security. The development was disclosed via Aso Villa Digital, highlighting ongoing efforts by both nations to build stronger strategic ties in the area of defence and security. Key discussions between…
TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE ON PRE-WET SEASON OFFENSIVE APPREHEND SUSPECTS, RECOVER AK-47 AND AMMUNITIONS
Ibadan, Nigeria, March 27, 2026 Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded another operational success following a pre-wet season offensive aimed at securing farming communities and clearing criminal elements from identified flashpoints. The operation, carried out on March 26, 2026, involved troops of the COAS Intervention Battalion XI who acted on credible intelligence regarding the…
FG, CUSTOMS ADVANCE TRADE EFFICIENCY WITH NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW
Ibadan, Nigeria,March 27, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, has taken a major step toward improving trade efficiency with the advancement of the National Single Window initiative. The development was announced via Aso Villa Digital, highlighting ongoing reforms aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s trade and port operations. The National…
Vice President Shettima Receives Swiss Vice President Cassis for Bilateral Talks
Abuja, Nigeria,March 26, 2026 Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has received the Vice President of Switzerland, Ignazio Cassis, in Abuja for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries. The high-level meeting focused on deepening cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, security, and sustainable development. The engagement…
Edo Court Jails Man for $19,400 Bitcoin Fraud
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, March 26, 2026 The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for a $19,400 Bitcoin fraud. The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on stealing before Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting…
Nigerian Air Force, France Advance Strategic Defence Engagement
Abuja, Nigeria, March 25, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation with France following a courtesy visit by the Defence Attaché of France, Colonel Stephane Useo, to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at Headquarters NAF, Abuja. The engagement highlighted the…
NAF Strengthens Tactical Airlift Capability Through Airbus Engagement in Spain
Madrid, Spain, March 26, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken significant steps to enhance its tactical airlift capability through a strategic engagement with Airbus in Spain. This development was disclosed as part of ongoing efforts by the NAF to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency in line with current security demands. The…