The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned that companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) risk losing their permits if they fail to make meaningful progress in developing the sites. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, issued the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during a working …
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has backed the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), over his recent comments on insecurity in Kaduna State under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, calling for an independent investigation into allegations that payments were made to bandits during the administration. The forum also demanded a review of unresolved cases of …
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has dismissed the chances of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeating President Bola Tinubu in Kano State in the 2027 presidential election. The group’s Director-General, Umar Yakasai, expressed confidence in Tinubu’s electoral prospects in the state during the inauguration of the group’s national structure …
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for economic policies aimed at restoring investor confidence, reducing the cost of doing business and making energy and transportation more affordable in Nigeria. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement have condemned the alleged obstruction of Peter Obi’s movement during his visit to Benue State, calling for an investigation into the incident. Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, was reportedly prevented from accessing parts of the state on Tuesday after suspected thugs blocked his convoy along the …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated terrorism financing controls to a current supervisory priority. The move signals a tighter scrutiny of banks and other financial institutions as the regulator steps up efforts to prevent the financial system from being used by illicit actors. It hinted at this in a circular issued on Tuesday …
The Association of Former Presidential Candidates of Nigeria (AFPCN) has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to urgently address the country’s security challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. The association raised concerns over reported cases of electoral violence and killings in Ekiti and Osun states, warning that failure to tackle insecurity could …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director, Media, at the Presidential Villa, who died in Kano after a prolonged illness. Onwubuariri, a veteran journalist and a former staff member of the News Agency of Nigeria, died on Monday at the age of 48 after receiving treatment for …
Pinnacle Daily Editor, Sunday Michael Ogwu, has been honoured with the Economic Journalist of the Year award by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) for his contributions to business and economic journalism in Nigeria. The event, held on Monday night in Abuja by NES, was a special award and fellowship ceremony to honour excellence in economics, …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Nigeria’s solidarity following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Tinubu, in a condolence message, said the death of Hassan was a profound loss to President Samia, her children and the entire Hassan family. The President said Hassan had stood quietly beside …
