The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State as part of its efforts to expand oil and gas exploration in northern Nigeria. Yusuf Usman, a director at the NNPCL, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interactive session on government-citizens engagement organised by the
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has officially dismissed speculation about selling the Port Harcourt Refining Company, declaring its commitment to completing comprehensive rehabilitation works on the facility. NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, made the clarification during a company-wide town hall meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, addressing concerns
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government has revealed that 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accessed a total of ₦78.6 billion in matching grants under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme as of mid-2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi,
Lagos | July 30, 2025 Despite a bullish run in the Nigerian equities market, many institutional fund managers are notably holding back from participating in the ongoing rally, citing concerns over macroeconomic uncertainty and valuation risks. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has recorded impressive gains in recent months, driven by renewed investor confidence, improved corporate earnings,
Geneva, Switzerland | July 30, 2025 President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians across the world to embrace peace and justice as collective responsibilities toward building a secure and inclusive global society. Speaking at the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, Akpabio emphasized the need for lawmakers to
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that the Nigerian nationals who were reportedly stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) have now been taken into protective custody by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui. According to a statement released by NiDCOM on Tuesday, the affected individuals, believed
Canberra | July 30, 2025 In a decisive policy shift, the Australian government has included YouTube in its sweeping social media ban for children under the age of 16, making it the first country in the world to take such a hardline stance against digital platforms in the name of child safety. The move reverses
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government has officially appointed Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), following the ratification of Adeyemi’s elevation to the top position in the fire agency. According
Makkah, Saudi Arabia | July 30, 2025 — In a significant stride toward preserving Islamic heritage and enhancing the pilgrim experience, Saudi Arabia has launched an interactive Hijrah Train connecting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The initiative is designed to immerse travelers in the journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during his historic migration
Munich, Germany – Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have secured the services of Colombian winger Luis DÃaz from Liverpool in a deal worth up to €75 million, the club announced on Wednesday. The 28-year-old attacker, who won four major trophies during his two-and-a-half year stint at Anfield, has signed a five-year contract with the German
