In a significant move to boost domestic gas utilization, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its partners launched five mini-liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.  This groundbreaking event held yesterday, marks the commencement of construction for the plants, which are designed to enhance Nigeria’s energy capacity and economic development. The five mini-LNG plants include NNPC Prime LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and…

The Department of State Services (DSS) interrogated several members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, January 30, in connection with a petition filed by the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, regarding his removal from office earlier this month. According to sources close to the investigation, more than half of the Assembly’s lawmakers were questioned for several hours before being released in the evening. The DSS inquiry followed Obasa’s…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced a significant increase in the monthly allowance for corps members, confirming that starting in February 2025, they will receive N77,000 instead of the current N33,000. Ahmed made the announcement on Thursday, January 30, during an address to the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II corps members in Katsina State. He explained that the allowance increment is…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on African leaders to implement innovative financing mechanisms and ramp up domestic investment in public health, warning that failure to act could undo years of progress and lead to catastrophic health and economic consequences for the continent. In a statement released on Friday, January 31, the Africa CDC highlighted an alarming increase in health emergencies across the continent.…

Former presidential candidate and economist, Kingsley Moghalu, has called for African countries to focus on funding healthcare from their own resources instead of relying on foreign aid. In a statement shared on Friday via X, Moghalu criticised the continent’s dependence on external assistance for healthcare interventions, calling it an unsustainable strategy. His remarks follow the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organisation under former President Donald Trump, which Moghalu described…

The European Union (EU) has announced a €300,000 grant over three years to strengthen the European Chamber of Commerce (Eurocham) Nigeria’s secretariat, enhance its advocacy efforts, and boost engagement with key stakeholders. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, unveiled the grant during Eurocham’s 25th Annual Stakeholders Conference in Lagos. He described the financial support as a significant step in fostering stronger EU-Nigeria…

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday questioned multiple lawmakers from the Lagos State House of Assembly over the recent impeachment of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the House. Obasa was removed from office on January 13 following allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and financial mismanagement. According to The New Daily Prime, Obasa insists that his removal was unlawful and has petitioned the DSS, requesting…

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has praised the growing cooperation between Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary policy authorities, emphasising that this collaboration is crucial for the country’s economic progress. Speaking at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Forum in Abuja yesterday Bagudu highlighted the significant strides made over the past 18 months in aligning the goals of both sectors.  He attributed much of the success to…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the postponement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration, which was originally set to begin on Friday, January 31. The registration will now commence on Monday, February 3. In a statement posted on the official X handle on Friday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, explained that the delay was necessary to allow for important adjustments to the registration…

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the continued stay in office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is both legal and lawful.  Fagbemi’s remark comes amid the ongoing controversy over Egbetokun’s tenure, which was sparked by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Thursday, Fagbemi clarified that Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is legal,…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the achievements of Nigerians living abroad, stating that their positive contributions serve as an inspiration to younger generations and help enhance the nation’s global image. The President made these remarks yesterday in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from newly appointed envoys, including the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio; the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Julius F. Sandy; the Ambassador of Ethiopia…

President Donald Trump has linked the fatal mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, D.C., to what he called a diversity hiring spree in the aviation industry. The crash, which occurred near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening, resulted in 67 deaths, with no survivors. During a press briefing, Trump criticized the Biden administration, alleging that FAA diversity hiring policies had compromised safety standards.…