The Senate on Wednesday declined to launch a fresh investigation into the controversial N1.3bn budgetary allocation to the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, saying it would await the outcome of the ongoing probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The decision followed a point of order raised by the Senator representing Kano South, Kawu Sumaila, who urged the upper chamber to investigate how the agency, which the Presidency has described as non-existent, secured a N1.3bn allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Act. As Sumaila began presenting his motion, Deputy Senate President…
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L – R: Mr. Abolore Solebo, Executive Director, Corporate Bank; Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Mr. Ronald Adams, Managing Director; Mr. Tunde Oduwole, Group Finance Director (both of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo); at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between SNEPCo and Nigerian banks for a $3bn contract finance facility aimed at improving access to credit for indigenous oil and gas contractors executing projects for the company in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through its participation in the $3…
The Federal Government has broken ground on three interconnected mini-grid projects in Kofare, Saminaka and Mbamba communities of Adamawa State, with a combined generation capacity of 13.5 megawatts, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to expand electricity access to underserved communities across Nigeria. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Honourable Minister for Power, Joseph Tegbe, described the initiative as another milestone in the nation’s journey towards universal electricity access, energy security and a cleaner energy future. He stressed that mini-grids are not a substitute for the national grid but an integral part of…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil production has risen to 1.71 million barrels per day the highest level in five years, while NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) achieved a record production of 365,000 barrels per day. Stronger collaboration across Nigeria’s energy industry to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential, saying partnerships remain the key to driving investment, industrialisation and sustainable growth. While delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 25th ongoing NOG Energy Week at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International…
… Deals Set to Catalyse Industrial Growth, Enhance Nigeria’s Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed six strategic gas agreements with key industry partners in a major move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s gas-based industrialisation agenda, strengthening energy security and driving sustainable economic growth. Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, announced the agreements during the 25th NOG Energy Week in Abuja on Tuesday, describing the deals as a landmark achievement that would unlock new opportunities for industrial development and expand domestic gas utilisation across the country. The agreements comprise a…
London, United Kingdom – July 6, 2026: The transformative power of collective action in expanding access to education took centre stage in London as Access Bank UK, Fifth Chukker, UNICEF and the Kaduna State Government reaffirmed their shared commitment to creating brighter futures for Nigeria’s most vulnerable children. Hosted by Access Bank UK, Access UK Polo Day celebrated more than 15 years of impact driven by a shared vision to expand educational opportunities for underserved children. What began as a modest initiative has evolved into one of Africa’s most impactful education programmes, with the Access Bank Fifth Chukker School in…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its border security and intelligence capabilities by deploying an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, giving officers access to one of the world’s largest criminal intelligence networks. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development during a demonstration of the facility, describing it as a major milestone in the Service’s technology-driven transformation and intelligence-led enforcement strategy. Customs enforcement has evolved beyond conventional compliance, with technology now playing a central role in combating transnational crime. He added that the planned signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INTERPOL would…
L-R: Rasheed Bolarinwa, Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank Limited; Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika of Mass Communication Dept, University of Lagos; Olufemi Awoyemi, mni, Chairman, Pros-hare; and Sheriff Adekoya, Lead Strategist, Edgeforth Business Solutions, at the 12th Polaris Bank Annual Media Capacity Seminar in Lagos over the weekend. Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.” The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerian politicians against manipulating his prophecies using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The warning follows the circulation of a video on social media shared by a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, which falsely portrays the cleric as declaring that President Bola Tinubu is “gone” and that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would have the upper hand over other contenders. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele cautioned Onochie and others involved in the manipulation to desist immediately or face both legal consequences…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading integrated electromechanical solutions company, has reinforced its commitment to helping Nigerian businesses improve efficiency and sustainability with the successful delivery of three major engineering projects across the healthcare, manufacturing and aviation sectors during the second quarter of 2026. The projects, executed through JMG’s renewable energy, climate solutions and elevator divisions, these projects reflect the company’s continued focus on delivering innovative engineering solutions that improve operational performance, reduce costs, and support long-term business growth. One of the quarter’s flagship projects saw JMG Solar design and install a hybrid solar power system for St. Catherine Specialist Hospital in Wuse 2, Abuja, providing…