Month: April 2025

‘Why We Did It,’ Seplat Energy Joins Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, in 2024, became a registered EITI Supporting Company, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and global best practices. This milestone was recognized on the EITI website and across its communications platforms. As an EITI Supporting Company, Seplat Energy promotes transparency in the extractive sector while contributing to the development of international governance standards, according to a statement by the energy Company on Thursday. This affiliation enhances corporate credibility, strengthens financial standing, and fosters greater engagement with governments, industry peers, and civil…

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‘Dead End,’ INEC Trashes Petition To Recall Natasha + REASON

Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has dropped the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan because it has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution. “Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator,” INEC said in a statement entitled: “OUTCOME OF THE REVIEW OF SIGNATURES/THUMBPRINTS OF THE PETITIONERS FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT”. The statement signed by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee Thursday, April 3, reads: “The Commission held…

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15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed To Death Over Girlfriend Dispute

Abibat Babalola

A violent altercation between two teenagers over a girlfriend has led to the d3ath of one in Baburasa village, Niger State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a heated argument between 15-year-old Ragai Dike and 14-year-old Kefas Monday escalated when Sunday Baba, a 25-year-old friend of Kefas, intervened. In the midst of the confrontation, Sunday Baba drew a knife and fatally stabbed Ragai Dike in the chest. READ ALSO: Wike Denies Collapse Rumour, Says He’ll Write Condolence Letters Of Detractors Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade 192 Bag First Class…

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Wike Denies Collapse Rumour, Says He’ll Write Condolence Letters Of Detractors

Abibat Babalola

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has denied the rumour that he recently collapsed due to ill-health. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC). Last week, some reports on social media claimed that the FCT minister collapsed in Abuja and was flown outside the country for treatment. Wike described the rumour as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points. READ ALSO: Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame Is New NAF…

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Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade

Abibat Babalola

•25-year duty-free AGOA partnership in danger, Nigerian-American commerce chamber worries     •Nigeria’s crude revenue may plunge as US begins enforcement Wed, NACCIMA raises concerns The newly imposed 14 per cent tariff by US President Donald Trump on exports by Nigerian businesses presents a significant risk to the $10bn annual exports to the United States, potentially disrupting key sectors such as oil export and agricultural trade, experts and trade associations concerned about a potential global trade war stated on Thursday. The economic experts, in separate interviews with The PUNCH, noted…

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Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame Is New NAF Spokesperson

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Air Force has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson. He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position. A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabir Ali, stated that Ejodame is a seasoned officer with vast experience in logistics, strategic planning, and defence management. 192 Bag First Class As LASU Holds 28th Convocation NAEC Welcomes Ojulari’s Appointment, Congratulates New Board of NNPC Ltd The statement added, “Ejodame is a…

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192 Bag First Class As LASU Holds 28th Convocation

ADEOLA YUSUF

Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has disclosed that a total of 192 students will graduate with first class during its 28th Convocation Ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session. She disclosed this in a press conference on Thursday to herald the 28th Convocation ceremony. The VC noted that 8,711 students will be graduating with first degree programmes from the university with 192 first class honours and 17 with unclassified (MBSS/BDS) Degrees, 3076 to graduate with second class upper division, 4397 with second class lower division, 990…

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NAEC Welcomes Ojulari’s Appointment, Congratulates New Board of NNPC Ltd

Abibat Babalola

Highest body of journalists in the Nigeria’s energy sector, Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), has officially congratulated Engineer Bayo Ojulari on his appointment as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 2, announced the appointment of Ojulari and a new board for NNPC Ltd with a dissolution of the old board taking immediate effect. Reacting to the news, NAEC in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ugo Amadi, welcomed Ojulari’s appointment, maintaining that…

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‘It’s Fake,’ CBN Reacts As Report On N10k, N5k Banknotes Goes Viral

Abibat Babalola

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a circulating report claiming that it has introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes to enhance cash transactions. Platforms Africa reports that the apex bank, in a post on its official X handle, formerly Twitter, said, “The content is not from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kindly note that the official website of the CBN is cbn.gov.ng.” A statement from the CBN’s communications department further clarified, “The only official sources for releasing statements to the media are our website or…

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‘N950/Litre In Abuja, N925/Litre In Lagos,’ NNPC Unveils Petrol New Prices

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja. Platforms Africa reports that the national oil firm raised the price of the product from the previous price of N880 per litre. At the NNPC retail outlet in Federal Housing, Kubwa, Salient Times observed that the price of the product rose by N70. In Lagos, the price of the product increased to N925 per litre — from N860 — at the Ago Palace Way and…

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