…approvals was the Renaissance Africa Energy consortium’s acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) assets, of which Aradel Holdings is a consortium member. Another was the approval of Seplat Energy’s acquisition of the assets of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU). “These strategic approvals signif…

…drug abuse as a major threat to the nation’s youth, public safety and socio-economic development. Audu also described the media as a critical partner in the fight, adding that public enlightenment and timely information were essential to winning the war against illicit drugs. He then appealed to journalists and members…

…Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed; Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr Matthew Adepoju; Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike; and representative of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Mr Muliro Mashau…

…of the abducted victims paraded by the terrorists in February... Credit: Kaiama TV The development was announced on Wednesday in a post on the official Facebook page of the Kwara State Government, months after 176 victims were abducted. Read more: https://punchng.com/breaking-176-victims-abducted-in-kwara-regain-freedo…

…Ikharo Attah, the programme is designed to integrate quality education with elite sports development by establishing specialised Sports and Education Centres of Excellence in selected tertiary institutions. The first phase will commence this year at the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Federal Coll…

…leadership, insisting he is not the recognised chairman of the party in the state. The development follows Aziegbemi’s criticism of Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who addressed a recent press conference as Chairman of the Forum of PDP State Chairmen. In a statement circulated on social media, Aziegbemi questioned Nwachukwu’s s…

…a renewed campaign to enforce physical planning regulations and restore order to urban development. Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce on Illegal Structures, Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the exercise targets buildings erected in […] The post Kano govt seals over 300 illegal structures ap…

…over the high number of out-of-school children in the North, warning that sustainable development would remain difficult without greater investment in quality education. “We cannot build a prosperous nation while millions of children remain out of school. Education is the foundation of security, productivity and nation…

…of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) on April 13, 2026. Cynthia confirmed the latest development in a painful Facebook post on Tuesday, August 4. She revealed that Donald passed away on June 29, after battling for his life in the hospital. According to the grieving sister, she had initially held on to the belief that it…

…and support exceptional talents capable of contributing meaningfully to the state’s development. Responding, Master Osagiobare expressed profound appreciation to the Deputy Governor for the warm reception and generous financial support. He described the recognition as a life-changing moment and pledged to remain commit…

…PhD, from Lafia LGA. The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the development to the nominees and request the submission of 30 copies of their curriculum vitae ahead of their screening scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026. The appointment is subject to the successful screening and confirmation of the…

…need for a new platform that aligns with my vision of inclusive governance, grassroots development and the unity in Nasarawa state,”he said. Onawo, who described the ADC governorship primaries in state as a ‘sham’, added that the process was worse than what made him left PDP. “I am not a forensic expert, but by physica…

…shared her story during a community engagement programme in Rigafada organised by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) alongside the Ford Foundation. The event was held under the Grannies Network for Change (G-NEC) project.According to Leadership, the programme brought together 40 grandmothers to discuss…

…supervision, China prefers to dynamically adjust the safety threshold in the rapid development through the combination of standardization and industry self-discipline. Each of the three models has its own emphasis and challenges, and there is no universal answer. Global cooperation: openness rather than exclusivityOn J…

…the state at large. He noted that the renovated guest house would also serve investors, development partners and other stakeholders visiting the area for official engagements, business discussions and investment-related activities. Musa said the two projects were part of the administration's broader economic developmen…

…on a Ford Foundation Fellowship to earn a second Master's degree in Environment and Development from the University of Reading.She holds a distinguished place in the history of BUK, having been one of the first two women ever appointed to the university's Department of Physics, a milestone that opened doors for younger…

…4, depots across Nigeria made little changes to their petrol prices as they monitored developments in the global oil market.Data obtained from Petroleumprice.ng showed that PMS prices ranged from N1,215 to N1,225 per litre across major depots, with Dangote, Aiteo and Pinnacle selling at N1,215 per litre, while Nepal, O…

…£68m by 2029 By Nkiruka Nnorom The United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The move comes as the US, Germany and other European c…

…for Health Initiative as a landmark collaboration involving the Federal Government, development partners and the private sector to address one of the biggest infrastructure challenges facing the health sector. Poor electricity supply has remained one of the biggest obstacles to healthcare delivery in Nigeria, forcing m…

…Auto Journalists Association in collaboration with the National Automotive Design and Development Council in Lagos over the weekend. The summit was themed ‘Nigeria’s Clean Mobility Future: The EV and CNG Journey Under the President Bola Tinubu Administration.’ Presenting a paper at the summit, the Director-General of S…

…healthcare and other welfare packages. Serving military personnel also welcomed the development but said they would reserve judgment until the new salaries are reflected in their bank accounts, stressing that effective implementation would be the true measure of the government’s commitment to troop welfare. Special Adv…

…they wish to. However, military kinetic operation is being intensified,” he said. The development comes days after the Nigerian Army announced that sustained military operations under Operation Udo Ka had compelled members of a militant group in the South-East to voluntarily surrender their weapons. The Army said troop…

…way into the building. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Bode said the development angered the robbers, who subsequently opened fire indiscriminately, with one of the bullets hitting the graduate. The resident said, “The robbers came on two motorcycles and were about four in number. They had traced the PoS…

…the 2026 Anyama Fe Atei Oge festival, Mr. Dasime Jerimiah, and chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Mr. Taribaowei Elemokumo, who described the festival as a 57-year-old tradition rooted in the community’s history during the Nigerian Civil War. The community leaders said the festival differs from the…

…Okpebholo, is committed to providing a conducive environment for both human and economic development in the state. He urged young people to channel their energy into positive endeavours for the benefit of society. “To our dear youths, you are not only the future of the church and our society; you are the present. The d…