NNPC Rules Out Sale of Port Harcourt Refinery, Commits to Full Rehabilitation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, affirming its commitment to completing a full-scale, high-grade rehabilitation of the facility. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo Ojulari, made the announcement on Wednesday during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, following speculation […]
2027: ADC Slams APC Chairman Over ‘No Vacancy in Aso Rock’ Remark
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over his assertion that there will be “no vacancy in Aso Rock” come 2027. Yilwatda made the comment on Tuesday while addressing party members at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, but in a strong […]
FG, NCC Call for Synergy to Tackle Telecom Sector Issues
The Federal Ministry of Justice and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have called for coordinated efforts between federal and state institutions to resolve key challenges threatening Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, including multiple taxation, infrastructure vandalism, and regulatory overlap. The call was made during the First Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General on Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector, held at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos. […]
Peter Obi Part of Opposition Coalition Since Inception – ADC Spokesman
Spokesman of the opposition coalition and African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has been an active participant in the ADC-led coalition from the onset despite not yet officially defecting. Speaking Wednesday on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Abdullahi addressed ongoing speculations surrounding Obi’s political […]
Germany Plans Record Defence Spending Surge to Build Europe’s Most Powerful Conventional Military
Germany is set to launch a massive wave of defence procurement deals worth tens of billions of euros, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz advances his vision of transforming the country’s military into Europe’s dominant conventional force, according to sources familiar with the plans. The planned purchases include 20 Eurofighter jets, up to 3,000 Boxer armoured vehicles, […]
Australia Expands Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Include YouTube
Australia has broadened its upcoming ban on social media accounts for users under 16 to include YouTube, reversing an earlier exemption and intensifying debate over online safety, regulation, and youth freedoms. Set to take effect in December, the sweeping ban will now apply to all major platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and […]
“I don’t have anything to do with the ADC” — Bukola Saraki
Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ilorin, Kwara State, to dispel speculations about his involvement in the emerging opposition coalition reportedly led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The meeting, held at Saraki’s GRA residence, was aimed at addressing internal concerns and reinforcing party unity ahead of the 2027 […]
CAC Moves to Delist More Companies Over Non-Compliance with CAMA
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced a new phase of its cleanup exercise by initiating the striking off of company names that have failed to comply with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. In a statement issued by its management, the Commission confirmed the publication of a fresh list of non-compliant companies on its official website. The affected […]
FIRS Halts Issuance of Tax Exemption Certificates for All Entities
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the immediate discontinuation of all tax exemption certificates, affecting pioneer status companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and businesses operating in free trade zones. In a public notice released by the agency, the FIRS stated that the issuance of new Tax Exemption Certificates has been suspended indefinitely, as part of a broader effort to promote transparency and ensure strict adherence […]
Interior Minister Advocates Tech-Driven Fire Safety in Oil and Gas Sector
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the urgent need to integrate modern technology into Nigeria’s fire prevention, detection, and emergency response systems, particularly within the oil and gas sector. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a one-day stakeholders’ forum themed “Advancing Fire Safety within the Oil and Gas Sector of Nigeria […]
