By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Nigeria has significantly reduced its importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, said this during the Meet-the-Press briefing series organised by the Presidential Communications Team (PTC) at the State House inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has expressed concern over the activities of multiple professional bodies duplicating engineering accreditation efforts in Nigerian universities. The President of COREN, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of theContinue Reading
Support By Joshua Olomu Multi-talented autistic artist, Tobechi Achionye, fondly known as Toby, has called for the creation of support fund to ensure inclusive education, therapy, creative empowerment and awareness programmes for persons with special needs. He made the call during a world news conference to mark the 2025 AutismContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has unveiled the state’s newly constructed Commercial Court of the High Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court located at Tapa, Lagos Island, will serve as institutional tool for enforcing physical and regulatory responsibility to the state and citizens.Continue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended President Bola Tinubu over his recent strides to transform pension administration in the country. The National President of the union, Mr Godwin Abumisi, said this at the 12th Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the union, in Kano. TheContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to adopt new strategies in tackling insecurity in the country. Kaigama made the call during the 2025 Chrism Mass of the archdiocese, held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral,Continue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Customs Area Controller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), PTML Command, Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, says the command generated N90.2 billion in Q1 2025. Daniyan revealed this during a management meeting held in Lagos. He stated that the Q1 2025 revenue exceeded that of Q1 2024, showing improved performance.Continue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of the Mental Health Service Department, to enhance protection of the rights of persons with psychological and cognitive disabilities. The bill would also provide regulations to enhance mental health services and related matters inContinue Reading
By Oluwole Sogunle The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates are not restricted to taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) within their state of registration. The Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. “TheyContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to sponsor the Media Professionals Welfare Enhancement Bill aimed at improving the welfare of its members. The National President of NUJ, Mr Alhassan Abdulahi, said this during the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert held in Abuja on Tuesday TheContinue Reading
