The Senate Public Accounts Committee has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited and two other oil companies to appear before the committee and respond to queries contained in audit reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.The affected companies are required to respond to issues raised in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 NEITI reports.The…
The Rivers State Government’s proposed N1.854 trillion 2026 budget has remained pending in the state House of Assembly, weeks after Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented the appropriation bill to lawmakers.The delay has been linked to continuing disagreements and fresh understandings between Governor Fubara and the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly.Fubara presented the budget…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated a Nigerian company after it secured a major contract from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to provide a customs-related digital infrastructure project valued at about $1 billion.The President described the development as an important demonstration of the growing capacity of Nigerian businesses to compete for major…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has called for the development of a comprehensive 30-year development plan designed to ensure continuity in governance and sustain the state’s development beyond successive administrations.Alia made the call during a symposium organised as part of activities marking Benue State’s Golden Jubilee celebration. He said the state needs a long-term blueprint that…
More than 500 prospective students have participated in the entrance examination for admission into technical colleges across Delta State, highlighting growing interest in technical and vocational education.The examination was conducted on Saturday as candidates seeking admission into various technical colleges across the state competed for available spaces.Education officials, parents and other…
A group of members of the House of Representatives has expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that recent political developments suggest a gradual decline in democratic values and institutions.The lawmakers argued that democracy can only thrive where the rule of law, accountability, transparency and respect for constitutional principles are upheld. They stressed that…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cautioned corps members and prospective participants against a fake redeployment notice circulating on social media and other online platforms. The scheme described the document as false, misleading and the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.In a statement, the NYSC clarified that it had not issued any new…
Organised labour has expressed concern that the newly approved ₦70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sufficient to meet the economic realities facing Nigerian workers, citing the persistent rise in the cost of living, inflation and declining purchasing power.Labour leaders said that although the wage increase was welcomed when it was introduced, rapid increases in the prices of food…
Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) aimed at strengthening aviation cooperation, improving air connectivity and paving the way for increased direct flight operations between both countries.The agreement marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations, providing a broader framework for airlines from Nigeria and Canada to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly submitted an interim report to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), recommending the prosecution of its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, over alleged forgery, impersonation and related…