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Niger Delta Stakeholders Warn of Unrest Over Alleged Exclusion from Oil Licensing Process

By: Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have raised alarm over the exclusion of their companies from the 2022/23 mini bid round and 2024 oil bloc licensing conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). They warn that the "unlawful" exclusion, if unaddressed, could lead to renewed unrest and militancy in the region. In a letter dated December 31, 2024, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the stakeholders, through their lawyer, Blessing Agbomhere of Blessing Agbomhere […]

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Legacy Football Club Triumphs at Amana Championship Final

By Sofiat Adenekan Legacy Football Club emerged winner at the grand finale of the Amana Football Championship in Ilorin, defeating Eagles Star by 3-1 to claim the coveted title. The two-month-long competition featured 16 football clubs, with the final match drawing a large crowd of sports enthusiasts. Special guest of honor, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, commended the efforts of the participating teams and expressed his commitment to making the championship an annual event to foster youth engagement through sports. "This […]

January 3, 2025 4

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Former Senate President Lawan Commissions Radio Station in Yobe North

By: Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan commissions the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Wetland FM in Gashua, Yobe State. According to statement signed by the Media Adviser to Senator Lawan, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo,the radio station was facilitated and built by Senator Lawan, and operates on the frequency 90.5 MHz. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Lawan expressed his commitment to ensuring access to quality information and communication services. He urges the Director General of FRCN, […]

January 3, 2025 5

National Assembly

NASS to Tackle alleged economic sabotage in Oil sector– Senate Leader Bamidele

By: Anayo Akwiti The leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has announced that the National Assembly (NASS) will intensify its efforts to address alleged economic sabotage in the nation’s oil and gas sector. In his New Year message titled "Another Year of Limitless Opportunities," Bamidele outlined the legislative agenda for 2025, which includes deliberation on the ₦49.7 trillion 2025 budget, tax reform bills, constitutional amendments, and economic reforms. "The National Assembly is fully […]

January 1, 2025 4

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Prof. Sulaiman Reaffirms NILDS’ Commitment to Strengthening Legislative Capacity in Nigeria and Beyond in New Year Message

As Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating the New Year, Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to prioritizing capacity building for Nigerian lawmakers and those in the sub-region in 2025. Prof. Sulaiman emphasized that a key mandate of NILDS is to enhance the proficiency of legislators in fostering and consolidating democratic governance through effective deliberation and policy-making. According to him, “We remain dedicated to providing […]

January 1, 2025 4

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Economy

FG Launches ₦250bn MOFI Real Estate Fund

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The fund, a two hundred and fifty billion naira initiative is designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the signing ceremony in his office in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]

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Deputy Speaker Assures Nigerians of Brighter Future @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extend his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, urging hope, renewal, and optimism for a brighter future. He reflects on the significant progress made in the outgoing year and assured Nigerians that the new year will bring promise and possibility. Kalu expresses pride in the legislative milestones achieved in the past year, which have laid the groundwork for a […]

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Speaker Abbas Urges Nigerians to Renew Hopes @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes for the upcoming year 2025. Speaker Abbas expresses optimism that improvements will be seen in the new year and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He says despite the existing challenges confronting the nation and its people, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, is implementing necessary measures to enhance the quality of life […]

December 31, 2024 9 2

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Over 100 Osun Traditional Rulers Endorse Gov. Adeleke for Second Term

...describe Bamidele Salam as best Representative so far in the constituency By Oluwakemi Kindness In a show of unity, over 100 traditional rulers (Obas) from the four local governments of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo federal constituency of Osun State have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office. The endorsement was made at an end-of-year summit convened by Representative Bamidele Salam, member representing Ede north, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal constituency in the National […]

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