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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the conviction and 490-year imprisonment handed down to former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Robert Orya, over a ₦2.4 billion fraud case. A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Muhammed Danjuma, unanimously dismissed Orya’s appeal…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has enlisted the traditional institution in Lagos as a strategic partner in its efforts to promote peaceful elections and mobilise citizens for the 2027 General Elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Oba of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has disowned a petrol tanker intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ondo State with 2,145kg of cannabis concealed in a compartment of the vehicle. The company said the tanker, with registration number MKA 960 XC, is neither owned…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a nine-member inter-agency committee to coordinate the implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023, in a fresh move to fast-track the decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity market and address regulatory and operational challenges arising from the ongoing power sector reforms. The committee, inaugurated on Wednesday at the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) have sign six strategic agreements with key partners, ranging from Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Gas Supply Agreement (GSA), and other gas transportation deals, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards industrial revitalisation and enhanced energy security. The agreements, executed on the…

The ECOWAS Parliament has called for the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Renewable Energy Policy, warning that renewable energy still accounts for less than 20 per cent of West Africa’s total energy mix despite the region’s vast solar and wind resources. The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its full operational, technological and logistical readiness for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026, with Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), urging political parties, the media, security agencies and traditional rulers to play their roles in ensuring a peaceful,…

Nigeria’s oil production witnessed an upswing in May 2026, averaging 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil and 170,446 barrels of condensates per day, bringing the total combined production to 1, 700, 800 barrels per day and consolidating Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest oil producer. The average crude oil production recorded during…

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored operations at the 450-megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State, ending a shutdown that lasted since 2023 following gas supply and metering disputes. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a meeting…

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the timely release of approved funds to the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security operations and address insecurity nationwide. Dr. Ogunjimi gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu,…