By Nana Musa The Federal Government says it has paid N18 billion in severance benefits to 2,700 former Nigeria Airways workers, more than two decades after the airline was liquidated. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said this on Friday at a pressContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the Nigeria First Policy in the procurement of vehicles and automotive equipment. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of BPP, gave the directive in a statement issued by Ngozi Anyaelezu, AssistantContinue Reading
Facility By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have commended the NNPC Retail Ltd. for introducing a smart station integrating self-service fuelling. Mr Rabiu Umar, Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA and Kemi Nandap, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) gave theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) says it plans to roll out between 50 and 70 smart self-service fuelling stations across the country within the next six months. Dr Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., disclosed this on Thursday at the commissioning ofContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo Abuja, Sept. 10, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has announced a N180 billion annual zero-rated data initiative to provide five million students across Nigeria with free daily internet access to approved digital learning platforms starting October 1. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged government and the private sector to adopt coordinated strategies to maximise the extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Chief Emeka Obegolu, ACCI President, said this in a policy statement entitled, “From AGOA OpportunityContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Ukadike Chinedu, an oil marketer, has urged the Federal Government to modernise petroleum pipelines to ensure seamless product distribution and reduce dependence on trucks. Chinedu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Subas Nigeria Ltd., made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says security agencies will in the coming weeks announce guidelines to regulate internet access for children under the age of 16 to safeguard minors from cyber threats and online exposure. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
NANS seeks By Halima Muhammad The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is seeking partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to train Nigerian students on export development and promotion. The Secretary-General of NANS, Oladimeji Uthman, said this in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate CommunicationContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The continuous surge in fuel prices within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intensified financial pressure on households, making the daily search for affordable petrol increasingly difficult for local motorists. Across the FCT, motorists are now paying between N1, 280 andContinue Reading
