NEPZA, Dangote Refinery Move to Cut Fuel Prices in Nigeria

NEPZA, Dangote Refinery Move to Cut Fuel Prices in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has pledged to implement the presidential directive aimed at reducing domestic fuel prices and boosting national energy security. The partnership includes the Presidential One-Stop-Shop Committee on the Sale of Crude in Naira and the Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by the committee to NEPZA’s Managing […]

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Nigeria’s CBN Governor Calls for Resilient Institutions Amid Global Uncertainty

By Oluwakemi Kindness Institutions within the African continent has been tasked to embrace resilience as a core strategy to withstand global economic shocks and drive sustainable development. This is according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who said Africa must build institutions capable of navigating economic fragmentation, trade protectionism, and shifting geopolitical realities. “Resilience is not accidental. It is engineered through deliberate choices, strategic […]

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Afreximbank Seeks Stronger Support for African DFIs

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Wednesday called on African governments to strengthen and protect the independence of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), noting their critical role in supporting the continent’s economic resilience and long-term growth. The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, made this call at the opening of the on-going 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja. Denya emphasized the need […]

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Vice President Shettima speaking at the Nigeria PPP Summit 2025, promoting private sector collaboration in infrastructure development.

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Nigeria Commits to Africa’s Future, Showcases $52B AFREXIM Support

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday declared its unwavering commitment to spearheading Africa’s development journey, pledging bold leadership, deeper collaboration, and decisive action to build a more resilient and prosperous continent. This is according to Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Africa Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) held in Abuja, themed *“Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.” Shettima […]

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NSC Director General Bukola Olopade addresses media on Favour Ofili’s national status during the CAA U18/U20 Championships in Abuja.

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Favour Ofili Still a Nigerian Athlete – NSC

By: Nonso Arinze The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has dismissed reports claiming elite sprinter Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey. He made the clarification during a World Press Conference for the Confederation of African Athletics U18 and U20 Championships in Abuja. Favour Ofili is not going anywhere. That’s the message from the National Sports Commission following widespread speculation that the Nigerian sprint star […]

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Students attending a digital safety training at JSS Utako, Abuja, organised by CITAD and the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation.

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Students Trained on Cyber Safety as CITAD, Partners Tackle Online Harassment

By: Julian Osamoto In a bid to tackle the growing threat of cyberbullying and promote responsible use of technology among young Nigerians, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation, has launched a cyber safety training for junior secondary school students in Abuja. The program, which held at JSS Zone 1, is part of a broader digital rights and child online protection campaign […]

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Nigeria Police Arrest 28 Over Benue Killings

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the suspects are believed to be behind the attack that left 47 people dead. He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend others who took part in the violence. Egbetokun assured Nigerians […]

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US Group Faults Gowon Over Aburi Accord Claims

By Oluwakemi Kindness A United States-based group, Rising Sun, has faulted former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), of allegedly misrepresenting the true reasons behind the collapse of the 1967 Aburi Accord. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the group describes Gowon’s recent claim—that the accord failed because General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu insisted on regional control of the military—as historically inaccurate. The statement, jointly signed by […]

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House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces public hearings for Nigeria’s 2025 constitutional review.

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Nigeria Constitution Review: Reps Schedule Public Hearings for July 2025

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee says it will, in July, begin zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. The exercise the committee notes will be conducted in two phases to allow citizens share their views on proposed amendments covering governance, security, fiscal federalism, and inclusive representation. This is according to the Deputy Speaker […]

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