By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) has risen to N373bn as of Oct. 13, 2025. This is just as it revealed that about 536 community projects are ongoing simultaneously. In a statement made available by its HeadContinue Reading
In the 21st century, building a better life is impossible without the all-round progress of women’s causes, and it requires women to contribute more wisdom and strength. Gertrude Mongella, secretary-general of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in the Chinese capital Beijing in 1995 said this on Monday inContinue Reading
As world leaders and senior officials gather in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women from Monday to Tuesday, Irina Bokova, former UNESCO director-general, called for renewed commitment to gender equality and voiced hope that China would continue to play a leadership role in this global endeavour. “As theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to serve as agents of peace, unity, and national development in the country. Musa gave the charge on Monday at a Defence–Media Town Hall Engagement with members ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Seyi Tinubu Drug Bank Initiative has been inaugurated at the National Hospital, Abuja, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality by providing free essential medicines to vulnerable women and children. Mr Seyi Tinubu, during the inauguration on Monday, said the initiative reflected his commitment to improvingContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is implementing polices that promote infrastructure expansion, access to facilities and investment in gas processing, storage, and transportation systems. The Authority Chief of the NMDPRA, Mr Farouk Ahmed, said this on Monday in Abuja, while speakingContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says strong institutions and policies are crucial to economic growth. The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Geogrieva, said this on Monday in Washington while interacting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF/WorldContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Kingmakers in Idanre Kingdom, Ondo State, have made clarifications over what they described as false and sensational media report on the selection of new Owa in the community. The kingmakers made the explanations in a statement jointly signed by Chief Oshinle Akinlosotu, and Chief Akinuli Akinkuowo, theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of online registration for the Airmen/Airwomen Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025. According to NAF, the application process is free of charge and will be open from Oct. 14 to Nov. 25, through its official recruitment portal: www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Federal Government has declared that online criminal activities will no longer be tolerated under any guise. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the declaration at the annual Cybercrimes Awareness Campaign and second National Consultations on the Cybercrimes Legal FrameworkContinue Reading
