IGP reconstitutes police monitoring unit to strengthen accountability

By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving operational effectiveness, internal oversight, and discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Office at Force Headquarters, Abuja,…

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NNPC hosts APPO R&D directors’ forum in Abuja to drive energy innovation

By Seun Ibiyemi NNPC Limited, through its Research, Technology, and Innovation Division (NNPC RTI), is hosting the 3rd Meeting of the APPO Forum for R&D Directors, bringing together research leaders from member countries of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization. The meeting, scheduled for April 20 to 23, 2026, is being held at the PTDF Towers…

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Kogi approves key infrastructure projects, aligns with renewed hope agenda

By Seun Ibiyemi The Kogi State Executive Council has ratified a series of strategic infrastructure projects while reaffirming progress in security and aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accelerate development across the state. The decisions were reached at the council’s meeting held on Monday in Lokoja, presided over by Governor…

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Presidency, trade committee meet on free zones, push reforms to tackle trade malpractices

By Seun Ibiyemi The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, on Monday convened a high-level meeting with the Presidential Committee on Trade Malpractices (PCTM) to review Nigeria’s trade ecosystem, with a focus on Free Trade Zones. The meeting, led by the Committee’s Chairman, Dahiru-Ado Kurawa, provided a platform for…

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South-West PDP backs Makinde, dismisses impeachment rumours

The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for what it described as his consistent efforts to sustain and strengthen Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. Speaking at a news conference in Ibadan on Monday, the party’s Zonal Executives said Makinde had remained steadfast in ensuring that opposition parties continue…

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North-West APC pledges massive votes for Tinubu, party candidates in 2027

The North-West Zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the highest bloc votes for the party’s presidential candidate and other APC flagbearers in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communiqué issued after the zone’s maiden meeting held at its Zonal Secretariat in Kaduna. The meeting, the…

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SEC grants approval-in-principle for Contisx Securities Exchange

…Targets September 2026 launch By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) for the establishment of Contisx Securities Exchange Plc, a new full-service securities exchange expected to commence operations in September 2026. The development was disclosed by the founder of Contisx, Ndubuisi Ekekwe, in a statement shared via his verified…

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