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By Udeme Akpan The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) will conduct a digital licensing round for gas distribution areas before the end of 2026, following the completion of a nationwide gas-grid mapping exercise expected in October. The Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Rabiu Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Gas Investment Forum […]

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has said the outcome of the 2027 governorship election will be determined by voters and not political godfathers or individual interests. Odii, in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Emmanuel Chidi Igwe, said qualified candidates should […]

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By Chioma Obinna The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Lagos State Branch, has begun construction of an ultra-modern commercial hub and permanent secretariat estimated at about ₦800 million, with the facility expected to generate sustainable revenue and reduce the association’s dependence on members’ dues.The project, located at 3 Ogunbanwo Street, Ketu-Alapere, Lagos, is […]

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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has extended a €40 million revolving working capital facility to Cameroonian metallurgical group, Prometal SA, to support its steel manufacturing operations and expansion.The facility, signed on September 28 at Afreximbank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, will provide financing and guarantees for Prometal’s working capital needs and […]

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The US Justice Department asked a court Wednesday to punish federal judges in Minnesota who spoke to the media and criticized aggressive raids carried out in that state by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The debate over the proposed establishment of state police will receive fresh attention in Abuja on Tuesday as the House of Representatives Press Corps brings together political, legislative and security stakeholders to examine the implications of the reform for Nigeria’s security architecture and federal system. The debate comes as […]

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SEC approves N6.1bn education fund, N3.64bn road projects Council backs new military formations, 1,085 solar streetlights By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has approved N10.32 billion to settle outstanding gratuities owed retired civil servants at the state and local government levels. The approvals were among decisions reached at the 56th meeting […]

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at “accountability.”

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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — The Borno State Police Command has clarified that five persons arrested in Maiduguri were apprehended over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and possession of suspected illicit drugs, and not simply for wearing or possessing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The clarification followed reports […]

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Offers jobs to Lamu graduates, to train over 1,000 indigenes By Udeme Akpan Africa’s drive for industrial self reliance received a major boost on Wednesday as Kenya President William Ruto and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, joined African leaders to break ground on a $16 billion petroleum refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lamu, […]

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