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  As the world marks twelve years since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in northeast Nigeria, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has called for renewed accountability, warning that the tragedy has come to symbolise a broader pattern of neglect and diminishing global urgency. In a statement released alongside …

  Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, Ken Ife, faulted …

  Energia Limited’s Chief Operating Officer, Oladimeji Bashorun, has called for enhanced policy execution, improved regulatory efficiency, and stronger industry collaboration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (SPE OLEF 2026) in …

  MAGGI has unveiled rising music sensation Qing Madi as the face of its latest campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together,” marking a bold step in the brand’s journey to deepen its connection with a new generation of Nigerians. The unveiling, held at Nestlé Nigeria’s Head Office in Lagos, …

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has elected Dr Dele Alabi the institute’s immediate past first vice president, as its new president. Alabi was elected during the hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of the CIBN in Lagos. The institute also elected the managing director of Jaiz …

  A nationwide advocacy ride from Enugu to Lagos mobilises communities, engages national leaders, and builds momentum toward World Autism Awareness Day Nigeria is witnessing a powerful movement for inclusion as 16 years old Kanyechukwu, a young autism advocate, undertakes a landmark awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos a bold, …

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has ordered the arrest of Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), described as a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over alleged false information supplied to the police.   Justice Peter Kekemeke issued a bench warrant …

  The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) wishes to alert the Nigerian public, and the international community to a coordinated campaign of calumny and deliberate misinformation being orchestrated by the handlers of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari currently facing trial for drug trafficking offences. Following …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The vision was bold. The expectation was clear. And the promise was powerful. When the Dangote Refinery began operations, it was hailed as Nigeria’s long-awaited escape from decades of energy contradiction, which involves exporting crude oil while importing refined fuel at high costs. It was meant to …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 10 persons lost their lives while 20 others sustained injuries on Monday after a truck crashed along the Tafa-Gujeni route in Malam Tanko, Niger State. In a statement on Monday, Felicia Kalu said the accident occurred around 8:20am within the Tafa axis and …