By Emmanuella Anokam Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged petroleum marketers to ensure that the pump prices of petroleum products reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Lokpobiri made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of petroleum products organisedContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate big technology companies following allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and other potentially unfair market conduct. Also to be investigated are Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating in Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Southern Political Progressives Amalgamation Forum (SPPAF) has urged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to exercise caution over reports of a possible presidential ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The forum made the call in a statementContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde King Amakree Academy, in Obuama, Rivers, defeated Father O’Connel Science College, Minna, 56-54 to win the boys’ title at the 26th Nestlé Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the final produced a thrilling contest, with both teamsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has mentored vulnerable families in Alimosho to strengthen livelihoods and prevent exploitative child domestic work. The organisation held a one-day Livelihood Mentoring and Monitoring Programme on June 25 at the Ikotun-Igando Local CouncilContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame NAN)The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN) has constituted a committee to review the new tax law on Pay As You Earn ( PAYE) impact assessment on staff salary. The committee is expected to examine the implications of the law and advise on measures that could protect staffContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The University of Benin on Saturday launched its N100 billion Trust Development Fund (TDF), attracting billions of naira in cash donations and project commitments. These commitments were made by alumni, corporate organisations, development partners and other stakeholders to support the institution’s long-term growth. The fund, unveiled inContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Centre for Peace Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has called for due process in the handling of issues surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). It urged Nigerians to avoid trial by media and allow relevant institutions to carry out their constitutional responsibilities. The ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday held its mid-year route walk for members of staff to enhance efficiency in emergency management operations. The exercise took place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja and was led by NEMA’s Director of Special Duties, MrsContinue Reading
Cooperatives seek development commission to strengthen sector Commission By Ginika Okoye Abuja, July 4, 2026 (NAN) Cooperative societies have called for the establishment of a Cooperative Development Commission to strengthen regulation and address challenges affecting the sector. The stakeholders made the call on Saturday in Abuja during activities marking theContinue Reading
