Oil contracts: NCDMB moves to block middlemen, tighten certification rules
NCDMB issues fresh guidelines to sanitise oil and gas contracting Unqualified firms, middlemen face exclusion from industry contracts New rules target fake documents, inflated capacity claims The Nigerian Content Development…
SERAP Petitions CCB Over Senate’s Removal of Real-Time Election Result Provision
• SERAP calls on the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to probe senators over alleged abuse of office in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. • The petition cites unauthorised removal…
IMF Projects Dangote Refinery to Boost Nigeria’s Non-Oil GDP by 1.5% in 2026
Dangote Refinery impact projected to lift Nigeria’s non-oil GDP by 1.5% in 2026. IMF outlook links refinery operations to jobs, industrial growth and forex savings. Economic diversification drive positions Nigeria…
NIMASA Moves to Expand Deep Blue Project as Global Interest Grows
NIMASA plans Deep Blue expansion following success in maritime security across Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Director-General Dayo Mobereola disclosed the move during talks with the Chief of Naval…
INEC Cannot Appoint Our Party Leadership –Turaki-Led PDP
Turaki-led PDP rejects INEC’s involvement in appointing party leadership INEC invited Wike-aligned NCC members to quarterly consultative meeting Party urges members to stay calm as Court of Appeal addresses leadership…
Saudi Arabia sets February 8 deadline for Hajj registration, data capture
Saudi Arabia fixes February 8 deadline for Hajj data submission, grouping March 20 remains final date for Hajj visa processing, Saudi authorities say Pilgrims risk missing Hajj 2026 if requirements…
Court fumes as Maina’s trial stalls again, judge threatens bail revocation
Abdulrasheed Maina risks losing bail over delays in alleged N738.6m fraud trial Judge rejects hospital excuse, vows trial will proceed with or without defendant EFCC details cash purchases of luxury…
FULL LIST: INEC registers two new parties, total hits 21 ahead of 2027 polls
INEC registers Democratic Leadership Alliance, Nigeria Democratic Congress Total number of political parties in Nigeria rises to 21 One party meets requirements, other registered by court order The Independent National…
Fake LASCOPA Officials Extorting Business Owners, Residents — Lagos Govt
Lagos govt warns against fake LASCOPA officials extorting business owners and residents Impostors allegedly use fake notices and phone numbers to demand money in Lagos LASCOPA says its services are…
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence at Court of Appeal
Nnamdi Kanu appeals life sentence, challenging terrorism conviction handed down by a Federal High Court IPOB leader files 22 grounds of appeal, citing constitutional breaches and procedural failures Defence faults…