The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into critical issues plaguing Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The probe will scrutinise various aspects, including the contentious turnaround maintenance of national refineries, the acquisition of OVH Energy, and growing concerns about market dominance by the Dangote Refinery. Committee Chairman Ikenga Ugochinyere announced the inquiry during a press conference in Abuja yesterday. READ ALSO: Reps summon Education minister…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded its inaugural five-year implementation review of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to harness the full potential of intra-African trade and position itself as a leading regional economic force. The comprehensive review, in line with Article 28 of the AfCFTA Agreement, evaluated Nigeria’s performance in delivering on its obligations under the trade pact,…

The Federal Government (FG) has elevated flood prevention to a national security priority, announcing a strategic shift from reactive disaster management to an early, coordinated response mechanism. This new approach is encapsulated in a recently unveiled Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods, presented to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday. The comprehensive framework incorporates scientific and traditional data-gathering methodologies, establishes clear triggers for early action, and…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing mounting criticism both at home and abroad after signing a controversial law that removes the autonomy of Ukraine’s two key anti-corruption agencies—the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). The law, passed by Ukraine’s parliament by 263 votes to 13, places these independent institutions under the authority of the Prosecutor General, an official directly appointed by the president. The European Union…

Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, claiming both men pursued the presidency for personal ambitions rather than national interest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed alleged that Buhari had no genuine intention of governing Nigeria, stating: “He just wanted to become a president.” He drew parallels between Buhari and Tinubu, suggesting both men were…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday announced the launch of the ‘Produce for Lagos’ programme, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering food security and agricultural self-reliance within Lagos State and across Nigeria. The programme is backed by a substantial ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund, signalling a significant push to develop a robust, localised food supply chain. In a statement posted on his X page, Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos’s pivotal…

The Ondo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand access to electricity across 25 underserved communities in the state. The agreement was formalised yesterday during a roundtable discussion held in Abuja under the theme ‘From Access to Impact: Unlocking Ondo’s Renewable Energy Potential for Economic Transformation and Socioeconomic Inclusion.’ Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who led the state delegation, described…

The Federal Government (FG) has given the green light for pension payments to thousands of retired aviation workers, a decision that ends a nearly 22-year struggle for former employees, particularly those from the defunct Nigeria Airways. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) confirmed on Tuesday via its official X account that the Ministry of Aviation has committed to commencing disbursements transparently and fairly shortly. This long-awaited approval brings significant relief to…

President Bola Tinubu has set a first-quarter 2026 deadline for the full operational take-off of the National Single Window (NSW) platform, an ambitious digital trade initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s import and export processes. Speaking on behalf of the President during the fifth meeting of the NSW Steering Committee on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila emphasised the administration’s commitment to the timely implementation…

A 36-year-old Chinese national, Ji Zhou, along with two Nigerian citizens, Amino Mohammed, 34, and Abdussalam Akolawole, 38—both indigenes of Kogi State—has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged involvement in cybercrime, impersonation, conspiracy, and obtaining money under false pretence. This announcement was made known via their Facebook page on Tuesday, in various documents signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.…

A prosecution witness, Sulaiman Kwalla, on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, how Bishop Katung Jonas used his religious influence to lure thousands, including Kwalla and his wife, into a failed cooperative scheme. Testifying before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya, Kwalla alleged that Jonas, alongside co-defendant Okewole Dayo, promoted the Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society through televised sermons and adverts promising 10% monthly returns. The Economic…

A heavy security presence was observed at the main gate of the National Assembly complex on Tuesday amid growing tension over the expected return of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to plenary. Reports indicate that security personnel, including armed guards, have been stationed around the entrance to maintain order and possibly prevent any disruption, as controversy swirls around the embattled senator’s insistence on resuming legislative duties. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi…