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NNPC posts N7.2trn profit despite revenue decline
Remits N22.3trn to government, supplies 278.2m barrels to refineries By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a profit after tax of N7.2 trillion in
Makinde appeals for rescue of over 40 Borno children still in captivity after 137 days
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed for intensified efforts to rescue more than 40 schoolchildren abducted in Borno State on the same day pupils and teachers
US to allow flights between Iraq holy city and Iran
The United States has granted Iraqi Airways, the national carrier, a sanctions waiver allowing it to fly to Iran, Iraq’s transport ministry said on Tuesday. Efforts by Prime Minister Ali
Obidient Movement queries INEC’s proposed deployment of AI for 2027 elections
Obidient Movement has questioned the proposed deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the 2027 elections by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement, in a statement issued by its Worldwide
Reps demand urgent rescue of 116 abducted schoolchildren, others in Borno
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for intensified and coordinated security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren abducted in different communities
Breaking: Senate extends 2025 budget implementation to 31st Dec 2026
By Henry Umoru The Senate has approved yet another extension of the implementation of capital component of the 2025 budget from 30th September, 2026 to 31st December, 2026. The Upper
5 countries that offer 10-year visa programmes for Nigerians
For Nigerians who travel frequently for tourism, business or family visits, securing a long-validity visa can reduce the need to submit a fresh application before every trip. Several countries offer
Hardship: Public servants issue Oct 2nd strike notice
…Insist on Sept. 30 ultimatum over high fuel price, wage award By Victor Ahiuma-Young Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have reaffirmed their September 30,
Recapitalisation, FX reforms strengthening Nigeria’s financial system – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its foreign exchange reforms and banking sector recapitalisation have strengthened Nigeria’s financial system. The CBN Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Dr Muhammad Abdullahi, said
Ogun 2027 guber: PDP dismisses claims challenging Adebutu’s eligibility
By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims challenging the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing allegations that
