The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stepped up its implementation of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) framework with the launch of a new digital portal designed to enhance transparency and accountability. The initiative, established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021, was officially unveiled on Wednesday during a stakeholder …
Nigeria’s electricity metering rate rose to 58.57 per cent in February 2026, up from 57.93 per cent recorded in January, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The improvement was attributed partly to the implementation of the World Bank-supported $500 million Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), aimed at strengthening the country’s power distribution network …
Three governorship aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Adamawa State have withdrawn from the race and endorsed Ahmed Galadima Aminu ahead of the party’s governorship primary election. The aspirants, Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Comrade Mustapha Salihu and Alhaji Ibrahim Thul, announced their decision on the eve of the primary scheduled for Thursday. The …
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure ends on July 31, 2026. A statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Aina, who turns 40 in July, brings extensive experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that were earlier withheld over suspected examination malpractice. The Board disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the release followed ongoing investigations into irregularities observed during the conduct of the examination. According to …
Dangote Industries Limited has kicked off preliminary preparations for its proposed Deep Seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State. This major step forward follows successful engagements and endorsements from traditional rulers and host communities across Ogun and Ondo states, positioning the project to become a dominant maritime logistics hub in West Africa. …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, describing the outcome of the 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as a balanced response to Nigeria’s inflation challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr …
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, citing the need to preserve peace, unity and stability in the state. In a statement released on Wednesday night, Fubara said the decision followed extensive consultations with his family, political associates and supporters. According to him, leadership sometimes …
From lived experiences with diabetes to warnings about rising illness among young Nigerians, CAPPA’s new documentary examines how sugary drinks became woven into everyday life — and the growing health cost of that culture. Living With Diabetes Beyond the Label For 26 years, diabetes has been part of Osarenkhoe Ethel Chima-Nwogwugwu’s life story. But she …
In a strategic move to boost investor confidence and streamline operations across Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to a unified regulatory approach. The commitment was solidified during a high-level meeting at the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, …
