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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors, comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career envoys, to various countries and the United Nations. The ambassadors-designate, who were confirmed by the Senate in December 2024, will now proceed to their respective missions following the President’s approval. Non-Career Ambassadors’ Postings Among the prominent non-career … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful resolution of the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, following a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The announcement came on Thursday after a meeting in the President’s office attended by top executives of ENI, including … [Read more…]

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has unveiled a strategic national initiative to transform Nigeria’s scientific research outputs into commercially viable products, industries, and jobs, as part of efforts to drive innovation-led economic growth. Speaking at a strategic meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with Honourable Commissioners of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) … [Read more…]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended DCP Abba Kyari – former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) – and his two brothers – Mohammed and Ali – on charges bordering on non-disclosure of assets. In a judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho found … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Government has warned individuals and organisations engaging in the marketing or purchase of the vast plots of land designated for the Enugu Mechanic Village at Akegbe Ugwu to steer clear of the property, describing their activities as clear illegalities and acts of trespass. The government also threatened to prosecute trespassers and anyone … [Read more…]

Nigeria will launch the highly anticipated National Single Window (NSW) platform on March 27, a move described by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as a “monumental” step in transforming the country’s trade ecosystem. Gbajabiamila disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, Abuja, attended by ministers, agency heads, and … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has set up plans to establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to address persistent electricity challenges in Nigeria, focusing on the transmission segment of the power sector. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris told State House correspondents on Wednesday that the proposal was presented by the President to the … [Read more…]

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has explained why he declined to answer questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), describing his silence as a constitutional right rather than an act of defiance. El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency, submitted two handwritten statements to ICPC officers on February 19 … [Read more…]

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has issued interim suspension orders against three doctors following the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The affected doctors are Tosin Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital; Titus Ogundare, an anaesthesiologist at Euracare; and Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Director of Atlantis … [Read more…]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police and the rollout of his policing vision, following his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous IGP. TVC reports that Disu held his first formal engagement with senior police officers since his confirmation, days after the Nigeria Police … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered stolen mobile phones and suspected illicit substances during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in the state. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, detailed the operations which took place over the weekend. On March 1, … [Read more…]