By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger collaboration between regulators and legal professionals to enhance regulatory certainty and attract investment into Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Malam Rabiu Umar, made the call at its 2026 General Counsel andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to immediately reflect the recent decline in global oil prices by reducing the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products. Lokpobiri, gave the directive at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering male champions and traditional and religious leaders to transform harmful social norms and advance gender equality. The renewed commitment was made at the close-out high-level convening of the Leadership, Engagement,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Social Transparency and Youth Leadership Advancement Initiative (STYLAI), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to expand its intervention programmes beyond Abuja and state capitals. The Executive Director of STYLAI, Mr Jacob Okpanachi, said this in anContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), Dr Yusuf Rufai, has urged government action. Rufai called for stronger rehabilitation financing and expansion of the country’s physiotherapy workforce. He said the measures would improve access to quality rehabilitation services for Nigerians requiring specialised care.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), says rebuilding cotton production, improving infrastructure and expanding industrial parks will drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s textile sector. Adesugba, an expert on Investment Promotion and Economic Development, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, an Investment Promotion and Economic Development expert, says rebuilding Nigeria’s textile industry require reforms in cotton production, power supply and financing before introducing stronger trade protection measures. Adesugba, a Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA/CEO) gave the advice in an interviewContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Chief Rufus Ebegba, Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Command has called for enhanced funding for the Nigeria Police Force in the territory to scale up operations. Ebegba made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after a receptionContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Oboli Foundation for Health and Inclusion (TOFHI) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for early detection of sicknesses such as diabetes. The foundation made the call on Saturday during its free diabetes screening and medical outreach in Chibiri Community, Kuje AreaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has called for stricter adherence to professional standards, greater use of qualified civil engineers, and enhanced quality control of construction materials to tackle building collapses. They made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the 25th NICE Anniversary themed “From VisionContinue Reading
