Nigeria and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic and technical collaboration in water management, innovation, and climate resilience. The agreement—between the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Nigeria’s National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Kaduna—was one of the key outcomes of the Nigeria–Hungary Water Forum held in Abuja on READ MORE
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NNPC Fast-Tracks Transformation as IPO Plans Gather Pace
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it is accelerating a major transformation drive as it moves closer to a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO), with sweeping reforms in governance, infrastructure, and operations aimed at boosting investor confidence. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, disclosed this during a session at the 2025 READ MORE
Nigeria: IG Deploys New Police Commissioner to Oversee Security for Anambra Governorship Election
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has deployed Commissioner of Police (CP) Abayomi Shogunle to take charge of security operations in Anambra State ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election. This development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu READ MORE
Nigeria: FG Building Highways to Last 100 Years — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is setting a new benchmark in Nigeria’s road construction by building highways designed to last between 50 and 100 years — a major shift from decades of short-lived and poorly constructed roads. Umahi made this known during an inspection of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway READ MORE
FG: Only Made-in-Nigeria Products Qualify for ECOWAS Free Trade Scheme
The Federal Government has urged business owners in Nigeria’s Southeast to fully leverage the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) to enhance cross-border trade and expand their markets across West Africa. The scheme, which provides duty-free access to markets across the 12 other ECOWAS member states, primarily targets Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as READ MORE
FG Backs Dangote Refinery’s 1.4m bpd Expansion Target
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged full support for the Dangote Refinery as it works toward achieving its expanded production target of 1.4 million barrels of refined products per day. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the commitment on Monday in Lagos during his opening address at the 19th READ MORE
Dangote Refinery Expands Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day
The Dangote Refinery has announced plans to expand its production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd, positioning it to become the largest refinery in the world. President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday. He was joined by his READ MORE
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Nigeria Mines Rangers Service
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service Establishment Bill, 2025, a legislative move aimed at combating illegal mining and enhancing oversight in the country’s mining sector. The bill’s passage followed the presentation of a report by Senator Ekong Samson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development. The proposed READ MORE
FG Vows to Transform Katsina into Industrial Hub Through Innovation
The Federal Government has pledged to transform Katsina State into a thriving industrial hub by harnessing innovation, technology, and the resilience of its people. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this commitment on Monday at the maiden Katsina State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Awards Dinner and the Dikko Social Innovation Academy graduation ceremony in READ MORE
FRSC Launches Contactless Driver’s Licence System to Fast-Track Issuance
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence issuance, marking a major leap in the digitalisation of Nigeria’s motor vehicle administration. This innovation was unveiled on Monday in Abuja during the launch of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, themed: “Tech Responsibility for Your Safety: READ MORE
Nigeria: Police commission appoints Mohammed as DIG, promotes 482 other senior officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Dankwara Mohammed as a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) to represent the North East Geopolitical zone. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC in a statement on Friday said Mohammed was elevated from his previous rank of an Assistant READ MORE
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after Amupitan was screened and responded to questions from lawmakers. Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Dean of the Faculty of READ MORE
Nigeria’s Senate Passes National Identity Management Commission Bill
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the National Identity Management Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025. The bill was reintroduced by Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), who moved a motion for its rescission, re-committal, and subsequent passage during plenary. According to Bamidele, following the initial passage of the bill, the National READ MORE
FG Pledges Overhaul of Revenue Sharing Formula for Fairer Distribution
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to overhaul the country’s decades-old revenue allocation formula, aiming to create a more equitable, responsive, and inclusive system that reflects current realities. Dr. Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), made this known during a panel discussion on the review of READ MORE
New Tax Era: FG to Exempt 98% of Nigerian Workers from PAYE Tax by 2026
The Federal Government has announced that under upcoming tax reforms set to take effect in January 2026, about 98% of Nigerian workers will be exempt from paying the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, during the 31st Nigerian Economic READ MORE