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UN Adopts ‘Equal Earth’ Map, Corrects Distortion of Africa’s Size
164 countries back resolution, US votes against Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Dike Nwamaeze in Lagos The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the weekend adopted a resolution promoting the wider use of
Despite DisCos’ Protest, NERC Pushes Forward with New OpEx Spending Order
Slashes operational funding for utilities to 40% by 2027 Pegs debt-free DisCos’ CapEx accounts remittance at 60%Power distributors insist regulator micromanaging private entities Emmanuel Addeh in AbujaDespite protests by Electricity Distribution
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe ₦78.8bn Cash Transfer Scandal, Recover Diverted Funds
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the National Cash Transfer
Fast-track CVFF Disbursement to Nigerian Ship Owners, Oyetola Urges NIMASA, PLIs
– Says 20 out of 92 applications await approval Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
Olawepo-Hashim Unveils Plan for N605 Fuel, Says Naira Undervalued
Insists 4m bpd oil output achievable in 24 months Pledges to end imports, targets N525-N700/$ exchange rate Says local fuel pricing can’t be based solely on international crude prices Emmanuel
Tinubu Eulogises Health Minister, Prof Ali Pate, at 58
– Lauds his invaluable contributions to nation’s health, social welfare sector Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate,
Navy Recovers 10,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude Oil in Delta
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) Warri has uncovered a dugout reservoir containing about 10,000 litres of a substance suspected to be stolen
NERD’s Academic Database Hits 400,000, 115,000 Credentials Verified
907 institutions enrolled in boost for FG’s education digitisation drive At 228,347, female students exceed males’ 181,536 submissions Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) has crossed
Abiodun’s Leadership Attracting Investment, Transforming Ogun, Says Akinmade
The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership has transformed the state’s development trajectory and strengthened its
Shutdown of Ossiomo Power Plant Worries Edo Govt
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Edo State Government has expressed concerned over the shutdown of Ossiomo power plant with reports indicating that prior to the shutdown Ossiomo was generating about
