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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…
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…
Tinubu Meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi Over Final Resolution of OPL 245
Abuja, Nigeria – March 5, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, met with the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, at the State House to discuss the final resolution of OPL 245. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on concluding issues surrounding the long-standing dispute…
President Tinubu Swears in Tunji Disu as New Inspector General of Police
Abuja, Nigeria – March 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter for the Nigeria Police Force. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, where the President charged the new police chief with strengthening national…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Challenges Governors’ Wives to Lead State-Level Change Under Renewed Hope Initiative
Abuja, Nigeria – March 6, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on the wives of state governors across the country to take proactive leadership roles in driving development and social impact at the state level through the Renewed Hope Initiative. The First Lady made the call during an engagement in Abuja, where she…