By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reaffirmed its support for suppliers and distributors in the petroleum sector, describing their role as vital to Nigeria’s energy security and economic development. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) in …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi, whose tenure was originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now remain in office until August 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to begin compulsory hepatitis screening for food handlers in Abuja. The move targets vendors in restaurants, markets, bakeries, and canteens. This initiative aims to prevent the spread of hepatitis and foodborne illnesses in the capital. It will also boost consumer confidence in the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of the state. A three-man panel of justices unanimously dismissed the separate appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned traders across Lagos State against arbitrary price hikes and the sale of expired or substandard products. The warning was issued during a market engagement forum organised by the commission in Lagos. Mr Tunji Bello, the FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive …
By Esther Ososanya Eighteen European Union countries have applied for loans worth over €127 billion ($147 billion) from a new defence fund. The European Commission confirmed the applications on Wednesday. The fund, called Security Action for Europe, aims to boost military spending and reduce dependence on outside forces. The high demand means the Commission will …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyemi Olumode as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), following the retirement of the current head, Abdulganiyu Jaji. The announcement came on Wednesday via Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril (Rtd), Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Jaji, …
By Esther Ososanya In the heart of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russian medics were performing a delicate surgery when the ground suddenly trembled beneath them during Wednesday’s massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Far East coast. Despite the powerful tremor shaking their tools and threatening their stability, the surgical team remained composed. According to CCTV footage shared by …
By Esther Ososanya The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have agreed to implement compulsory drug integrity testing for tertiary students and to integrate drug education into Nigeria’s school curriculum. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting between NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) and …
By Esther Ososanya Italy has summoned Russia’s ambassador after President Sergio Mattarella was named in a list of so-called “Russophobes” published by Moscow, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. On July 24, the Russian Foreign Ministry released a compilation of remarks by Western officials allegedly inciting anti-Russian sentiment. Mattarella was cited for a February …
