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Tinubu Appoints New NNPCL Leadership, Names Ex-Basketballer as Board Chair

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ahmadu Musa Kida as the new board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following the dissolution of its existing board. The decision, which also saw the removal of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)

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April 2, 2025

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Kano Governor Demands Justice as 14 Suspects in Lynching Case Moved to Abuja

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has called for the public parade of 14 suspects apprehended in connection with the lynching of 16 hunters in Edo State. During a condolence visit by his Edo counterpart – Governor Monday Okpebholo, in Kano, Yusuf further

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April 2, 2025

News Update

INEC May Hold Referendum on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall in 90 Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may conduct a referendum within 90 days to ascertain the fate of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. This follows the submission of a recall petition by her constituents last week. INEC

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April 2, 2025

Economy·News·Politics

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU RECONSTITUTES NNPC LIMITED BOARD, APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN, GROUP CEO

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed

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April 2, 2025

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Kogi LG Imposes Curfew Ahead Of Senator Natasha’s Homecoming Rally

The Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State has declared a curfew in the area following the state’s ban on all political rallies and gatherings. “The curfew, which is effective immediately, restricts movement and gatherings in certain areas,” the Executive Chairman of

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

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Lagos Leads As 117 Million Nigerians Get NIN

A total of 117 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identity Number as of February 28, 2025. Data sourced from the NIMC enrollment dashboard, Lagos State is taking the lead with over 12.6 million registrants. Kano State followed with 10.2 million

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

Economy·News

Gold Hits Record, Bitcoin, Oil Rise Before Trump Tariff Reveal

Bullion powered to a record high for a fourth straight session, hitting $3,148.88 per ounce. “On top of general risk aversion, investors are increasing allocation to gold with the Trump administration’s trade policy threatening the dollar’s special reserve status,” said Kyle Rodda,

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

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NSCDC Impounds 70,000 Litres Truck Of Stolen Crude Oil In Rivers

Personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have impounded a long-container truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in a major crackdown on oil theft. The truck, which had an in-built tank

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

Economy·News

African Airlines Record 5.7% Decreased Demand for Air Cargo in February — IATA

African airlines recorded a 5.7% year-on-year decline in air cargo demand in February 2025, with capacity decreasing by 0.6% in the same period. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), dropped by 0.4%, although international operations saw a 1.1% increase. The International

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April 1, 2025

Economy·News

OpenAI Says It Raised $40 Bn at a Valuation of $300 bn

OpenAI on Monday says it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup. The infusion of cash comes in a partnership with Japanese investment giant SoftBank

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April 1, 2025

Economy·News

Congo Could Double Gas Production By 2027, Says S&P Global

The Republic of Congo is expected to more than double its natural gas production by 2027, according to an outlook by commodity company S&P Global Commodity Insights – technical partner of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF). This production increase will

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

News·Politics

LP’s 2023 Enugu Gov Candidate Edeoga Rejoins PDP

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State, Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Edeoga had met with the leadership of Enugu State PDP behind closed doors on January 31, fueling speculations about his

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

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Tinubu Extends Kemi Nandap’s Tenure As Immigration CG

President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information

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April 1, 2025

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Filling Stations Increased Petrol Price amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Feud

Filling stations in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city, have increased the price of a litre of petrol from ₦860 to ₦930, making consumers pay at least ₦70 more than what it used to cost them to buy a litre of the premium

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

Economy·News

Oil Pushes FG’s Revenue Up By 54% To ₦2tn Q3 2024

Oil revenue rose by 53.59 per cent to ₦2 trillion relative to the level in the third quarter of 2024, occasioned by higher receipts from oil revenue. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2024 fourth quarter economic report, however, said the earnings fell

by News Editor

April 1, 2025

Tinubu Appoints New NNPCL Leadership, Names Ex-Basketballer as Board Chair

Kano Governor Demands Justice as 14 Suspects in Lynching Case Moved to Abuja

INEC May Hold Referendum on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall in 90 Days

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU RECONSTITUTES NNPC LIMITED BOARD, APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN, GROUP CEO

Kogi LG Imposes Curfew Ahead Of Senator Natasha’s Homecoming Rally

Lagos Leads As 117 Million Nigerians Get NIN

Gold Hits Record, Bitcoin, Oil Rise Before Trump Tariff Reveal

NSCDC Impounds 70,000 Litres Truck Of Stolen Crude Oil In Rivers

African Airlines Record 5.7% Decreased Demand for Air Cargo in February — IATA

OpenAI Says It Raised $40 Bn at a Valuation of $300 bn

Congo Could Double Gas Production By 2027, Says S&P Global

LP’s 2023 Enugu Gov Candidate Edeoga Rejoins PDP

Tinubu Extends Kemi Nandap’s Tenure As Immigration CG

Filling Stations Increased Petrol Price amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Feud

Oil Pushes FG’s Revenue Up By 54% To ₦2tn Q3 2024

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