Army launches investigation into killing of Ogun labourer
The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta on Tuesday, disclosed that it has launched investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a labourer, Oluwaseyi Adeoye, who was allegedly shot dead on Monday by a military operative during a demolition exercise at Ganic company, around Orile-Imo, along Abeokuta-Siun-Sagamu expressway
NUPRC, NEITI strengthen push for transparency in 2025 oil licensing round
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reiterated their commitment to enhancing transparency and accountability in the ongoing 2025 oil licensing round.
Oyetola urges youth to tap into blue economy opportunities
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of vast opportunities in the marine and blue economy sector, describing it as a largely untapped avenue for employment and enterprise development.
Reps summon REA contractors over energising education projects
The House of Representatives has summoned contractors handling renewable energy projects under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA)’s Energising Education Programme (EEP) Phases I–III, as part of an ongoing probe into the implementation of green energy initiatives across federal institutions.
MEA Energy plans 250 fuel stations, 3,000 jobs in five years
MEA Energy Limited has officially entered Nigeria’s downstream petroleum retail market with the launch of its first filling station in Bwari, Abuja, unveiling a five-year expansion plan targeting 250 stations nationwide and the creation of up to 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.
SEDC seeks N140bn Budget to build $200bn South-East economy
The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has outlined ambitious plans to grow the South-East region into a $200 billion economy within the next decade, while requesting the Senate’s approval for a N140 billion budget for 2026 to kick-start implementation of its development blueprint.
W/Bank: Human capital dev’t critical to Nigeria’s $1trillion economy goal
The World Bank has identified human capital development as a critical factor for Nigeria to achieve its $1trillion economy goal.
Bode George to Tinubu: Stop Wike before it’s too late
FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order, saying his (Wike’s) conduct during Saturday’s election in Abuja was a complete embarrassment to Nigerians.
ARCON: Advertising industry reforms yielding positive results, not decline – Fadolapo
Far from the picture of regulatory overreach and investor flight painted in ADVAN’s open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently, Nigeria’s advertising industry has been growing, and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has the independent research to prove it.
Gov Abiodun commended for honouring Nigeria’s best teacher
Balogun said the combined gestures go beyond ceremonial celebration and reflect a commitment to promoting excellence within the education sector.
Army arrest 3 suspects with Boko Haram uniform fabrics
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI on Tuesday intercepted Toyota Pick-Up Truck conveying three (3) suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno state.
