The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has kicked against President Bola Tinubu's recent Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account. The union warns that the directive is a “direct attack” on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and could lead to significant …
Entering the year 2026, Nigerians have faced unprecedented terror violence just barely seven weeks into the new year. From the Northeast to the North Central states, attacks have escalated both in frequency and lethality, leaving communities traumatized and families shattered. On 3–4 February 2026, heavily armed gunmen swept through Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara …
ActionAid Nigeria has condemned the swift assent of the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation called for an immediate review and amendment to protect Nigeria’s democratic integrity. In a press statement signed by Country Director Andrew Mamedu, ActionAid expressed deep concern that the law, which will govern Nigeria’s electoral processes, …
Economists, industry experts and public finance analysts have hailed President Bola Tinubu’s latest executive order stripping the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of the power to retain portions of oil and gas revenues before they reach the Federation Account. They said the order would help to strengthen revenue remittance compliance and enhance transparency, adding …
Niger State has taken a major step toward Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency drive. Following a high-level meeting at the Government House in Minna, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Lee Group announced plans to establish a large-scale sugar production project in the state. During the meeting, Governor Umar Bago assured the delegation of full …
With just two days remaining before the local council elections in Abuja, two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidates will be absent from the ballot in two of the six area councils. Both have withdrawn from the race to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Candidates from Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) …
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has warned that slow, costly, and fragmented cross-border payment systems are limiting economic opportunities for millions, especially in developing countries. Speaking on Thursday at the G-24 Technical Group Meetings held in Abuja, Cardoso said these inefficiencies block individuals and small businesses from fully participating in …
The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the upcoming February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council elections will reveal how prepared Nigerians are to remove the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power. Speaking on Thursday in Gwarinpa, Atiku, alongside leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former presidential candidate Peter Obi, urged …
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her recognition as Leadership Person of the Year 2026, describing her tenure as one defined by impact, inspiration and a lasting legacy in advancing the welfare of women, children and vulnerable groups. In a statement signed by the …
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier in the month. According to a TVC News report, the House adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. …
