Nigeria’s gas production rose by 2.9% to 226,747.05 MSCF in November 2024. Local consumption increased by 1.6%, while exports climbed 6.9%, according to the latest NUPRC report. Nigeria experienced a 2.9% month-on-month (MoM) increase in gas production, reaching 226,747.05 million standard cubic feet (MSCF) in November 2024, up from 220,396.45 MSCF recorded in October 2024. […]
AIG Adegoke Fayoade advises newly promoted police officers to maintain integrity, avoid corruption, and focus on safeguarding lives and property while improving community relations. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) overseeing Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, has called on newly promoted Assistant Commissioners of Police, Chief Superintendents of Police, and Superintendents of Police […]
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On January 4, 2025, the Nigerian military successfully neutralized 34 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fierce confrontation in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. Unfortunately, six soldiers lost their lives in the encounter. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the incident in a press […]
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Discover how NDLEA achieved 18,500 arrests and seized 2.6 million kg of drugs in 2024, with support from the US government enhancing Nigeria’s anti-drug efforts. NDLEA’s Operational Successes in 2024 Highlight Effective Anti-Drug Efforts The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), has reaffirmed that the agency’s ongoing […]
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NiMet forecasts a 3-day hazy weather period from Wednesday to Friday across Nigeria, with reduced visibility and health advisories for respiratory safety. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a three-day stretch of hazy weather conditions across Nigeria, beginning on Wednesday and lasting through Friday. In its weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet […]
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An audit report reveals ₦313 billion in unaccounted funds from Nigerian petroleum regulators, exposing financial mismanagement and urging recovery of lost government revenue. A recent audit by Nigeria’s Auditor General has revealed significant financial mismanagement within two key petroleum regulatory agencies, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum […]
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ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu emphasized Africa’s progress in overcoming poverty and solidifying democratic values while addressing critics of the continent’s development. Speaking at the inauguration of Ghana’s new President, John Mahama, in Accra, Tinubu stressed that Africa has already demonstrated its democratic competence and no longer needs to prove itself to outsiders. He praised […]
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In 2024, the Nigerian Police Cybercrime Centre dismantled 5,049 cybercrime syndicates, arrested 751 suspects, and recovered billions in funds while earning recognition as Africa’s Best Cybercrime Unit by INTERPOL. In a significant move against cybercrime, the Nigerian Police Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) successfully dismantled 5,049 malicious domains, networks, and major cybercrime syndicates both within Nigeria and […]
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A tragic incident unfolded in Gana town, Zamfara State, as no fewer than 46 individuals, including women and children, were abducted during a violent raid. The attack, which occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday, saw a large group of gunmen storm the town on motorbikes, firing indiscriminately and setting multiple homes and businesses ablaze, according […]
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Discover how power shortages, water crises, and the Japa syndrome are affecting Nigeria’s health sector despite increased funding and policy reforms in 2024. The State of Nigeria’s Health Sector: Progress and Persistent Challenges In 2024, Nigeria’s health sector witnessed both positive strides and persistent challenges. While some improvements were evident in basic healthcare services and […]
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Traditional rulers in Southern Nigeria have called on both the government and citizens to leverage the lessons learned from the challenges of 2024 in order to accelerate the country’s economic recovery. The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) expressed cautious optimism about Nigeria’s prospects for a brighter and more prosperous 2025. In a statement titled […]
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A powerful earthquake struck the Tibet region on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least 95 individuals and injuring 130 others, according to Chinese state media reports. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.1 and a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), occurred near Shigatse, Tibet’s sacred city, at 09:00 local time (01:00 […]
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No state should have an excuse for not paying the N70,000 minimum wage—NECA Adewale Oyerinde, the Director General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has firmly stated that no state in the federation should have any excuse for not paying the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage. Oyerinde emphasized that state governments have received ample […]
