In a major boost for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, over 130 indigenous companies have tapped into the $400 million Nigerian Content Intervention (NCI) Fund to enhance capacity and deepen local participation in the sector. The move marks a significant step forward in the nation’s long-standing drive to promote local content and reduce dependence on
In a significant development that could shape the pricing dynamics of petroleum products across Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦820 per litre. This adjustment, confirmed by sources within the oil and gas industry, comes as part of efforts by
In a decisive move to promote transparency and efficiency within Nigeria’s banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh set of operational guidelines aimed at standardising credit reporting practices among commercial banks and other financial institutions. The apex bank stated that the new rules are designed to enhance data accuracy, ensure
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has shut down the Schengen visa application centres for France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja over repeated violations of consumer rights and obstruction of investigation. The centres, operated by TLSContact, were sealed following several unresolved complaints from Nigerians who
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), today inaugurated a dedicated Passport Front Office at the NIS headquarters in Abuja to streamline passport services for senior public officials. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo, explained that the move was prompted by persistent delays senior officials faced at
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has issued more than 3.5 million passports in under two years, while saving over ₦1 billion annually through strategic reforms, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo announced today. The minister revealed these achievements during the inauguration of the Ministry’s new passport front‑office in Abuja. Since August 2023, 3,080,141 passports were
Mokwa, Niger State, July 9, 2025 — Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine individuals, including five Chinese nationals and four Nigerians, for engaging in illegal mining activities in Kaniyan Village, located in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The suspects were apprehended following
Kaduna, July 9, 2025 — Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced one Zeal Abraham to two years imprisonment for impersonation and internet fraud involving $200. The conviction followed a one-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate. Abraham, who operated
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called for mandatory integrity testing of public officers across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government as a strategic step to curbing corruption and strengthening fiscal governance. Olukoyede made this proposal on
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — The Director-General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engineer Dr. Abisoye Coker‑Odusote, welcomed Brigadier‑General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, Director‑General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Abuja on Monday for a courtesy meeting aimed at reinforcing existing collaboration and forging new partnerships between the agencies. Engr. Coker‑Odusote
