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NUPRC Urges Refiners to Acquire Oil Blocks for Crude Supply

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has urged members of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria to consider acquiring oil blocks in upcoming licensing rounds as a long-term solution to crude supply challenges. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call during a recent courtesy visit by CORAN members to the...
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NERC refunds N155m to consumers for electricity overbilling

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission paid a total of N155.84m as credit adjustments to electricity customers in 2025, following the resolution of billing-related complaints across the country’s power sector. An analysis of the commission’s quarterly reports on Friday showed that the refunds were issued in tranches throughout the year as distribution companies resolved verified overbilling...
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Mixed Grill For Second Term Govs

Senate, retirement from politics on the cards for second terms governors amidst succession battles For second term governors, who would be leaving office on May 29, 2027, the fear of loss in political stature after attainment of a great height has prompted them to commence moves on what next after office in order to remain...
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Assets Grow 9.4% to N33.2tn

Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording total assets growth of 9.4 per cent to N33.2tn, up from N30.3tn at the end of 2024, alongside an 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits from N24.3tn in 2024 to N27.2tn. The...
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Peculiar Gospel Ministry Marks 10-Year Church Anniversary

The Peculiar Gospel Outreach Ministry has marked its 10th anniversary of church planting, celebrating a decade of growth and resilience. The anniversary featured a two-day programme, tagged ‘Ebenezer – Thus far, the Lord has helped us,’ anchored on 1 Samuel 7:12, which began with a crusade on Saturday and ended with a thanksgiving service on...
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Foursquare Church renews support for nation-building

The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to nation-building through deliberate investment in leadership development. The General Overseer, Sam Aboyeji, renewed the support on Friday during a press conference ahead of the SWITCH 5.0 conference in Lagos. Aboyeji said the church was focused on raising value-driven leaders capable of influencing the nation...
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Leaders Demand Cattle Markets Closure

Some community leaders across Kwara South Senatorial District have renewed calls for the temporary closure of Kara (cattle) markets as part of measures to stem the rising wave of kidnappings, killings, and displacement ravaging rural communities in the state. According to the community leaders, the temporary closure of the markets will no doubt stem the...
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Calls Grow for Solar Expansion Amid Nigeria’s Energy Crisis

Renewable energy experts and civil society groups have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deepening electricity crisis, warning that the country’s power generation remains grossly inadequate for its population and economic ambitions. They said Nigeria’s national grid currently generates about 5,000 megawatts for over 200 million people, translating to roughly 24.5 watts per person, barely enough...
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Akpoti-Uduaghan Lauds Kogi Judge, Heads To Appeal Court

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has instructed her legal team to file an appeal to overturn the High Court decision awarding N1billion to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The outspoken Senator said, “We are appealing the judgement. I don’t have N1billion. We will drag the matter to the Supreme Court, “accusing...
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