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Nigerian newspapers review: Nigeria fails fiscal transparency test for 2nd year – US report
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigeria failing the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the US Department of
Igbere Traditional Rulers back Kalu’s bid for another term
…Describe His Legislative Service as Outstanding Igbere traditional rulers in Bende Local Government of Abia State have thrown their weight behind the 2027 bid of the Deputy Speaker of the
Tinubu assents Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill
By Godwin Oritse President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for
US sets up task force to end birth tourism, revokes over 600 visas worldwide
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily
PDP chieftain urges Ebonyi police to protect opposition
By Anayo Okoli A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, has called on the state police command to protect opposition parties, their members
Geregu Power addresses concerns over bond repayment obligations
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Geregu Power Plc has moved to reassure shareholders, investors, regulators and other stakeholders over concerns surrounding its bond repayment obligations, saying it is reviewing its
Crude oil, aviation fuel top import chart at Lekki deep-sea port
By Godwin Oritse Crude oil and other refined petroleum products dominated import activities at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the first week of August, accounting for 1,867,712 metric tonnes of
Oil output declines to 1.67m barrels
By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s daily oil production declined by four per cent in July 2026, to 1.67 million barrels per day (mbpd) from 1.74mbpd recorded in June, according
CBN reverses OMO restriction, opens market to local investors
•Lifts suspension on Tenored Repo •Retains control over scale, timing of OMO By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday reversed its seven years restriction on participation of local investors
Investors snap up AG Mortgage Bank’s N3.97b CP with 100% subscription
By Babajide Komolafe AG Mortgage Bank Plc has significantly bolstered its liquidity position after investors completely snapped up its N3.97 billion Series 2 and 3 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance. By achieving
