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NECA questions NNPCL-China refinery deal, demands transparency over past $25bn spend

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised concerns over the newly signed refinery agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chinese firms, calling for transparency, accountability, and governance reforms in the nation’s refinery operations. NECA Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the position known in a statement issued on Sunday…

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NPA records 32.38m tons cargo throughput, vessel tonnage rises 19.5% in Q1 2026

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Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) posting a 19.5 per cent increase in vessel tonnage and an 11.6 per cent rise in cargo throughput. According to the NPA’s Q1 2026 Operational Performance Review, vessel tonnage rose to 46.75 million Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT),…

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FG warns MTN, Airtel, Glo, T2 of regulatory action over poor network quality

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has warned that “appropriate regulatory action” will be taken against major telecom operators in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom, and T2, if they fail to urgently address persistent network challenges and improve service quality. Dr. Tijani issued the warning…

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Probe ₦26.9bn USPF scandal threatening digital access, rights,’ SERAP tells Tinubu

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently direct a full investigation into the alleged disappearance or diversion of ₦26.9 billion from the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), warning that failure to act could undermine public trust and Nigeria’s digital inclusion agenda. In a…

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Sahara Group Foundation commissions two new recycling hubs in Lagos

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned two additional Sahara Go Recycling Hubs in Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, as part of efforts to expand access to sustainable waste management solutions and promote environmental sustainability within communities. The newly launched facilities represent the 18th and 19th recycling hubs established under…

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Africa needs investment, technology to unlock energy potential – NUPRC

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that Africa’s capacity to meet rising global energy demand will depend on increased investment, technology adoption and stronger local expertise across the oil and gas sector. The Director of Sub-Surface Development at the commission, MeEmmanuel Mac- Jaja, said this at the 2026 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)…

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Customs sensitises journalists on its modernisation project, other institutional reforms

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By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, 7 May 2026, declared open a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen media understanding of the Service’s ongoing Trade Modernisation Project and broader digital transformation agenda. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Media Knowledge and Understanding of Customs Modernisation Project,”…

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Nigeria Tourism Professionals blame poverty and envy as reasons for Afrophobia attacks in South Africa

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By Onyeka Ezike Following the increasing attacks on African migrants, particularly Nigerians, Industry Professionals have attributed these incidents to poverty and a lack of education among some South African citizens. In recent times, the crime rate in South Africa has risen, with some citizens accusing migrants of being responsible for criminal activities in the country….

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Time to audit tourism sector, expose subversive elements

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By Frank Meke Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the growing insecurity across the country is being fueled by political distractors and subversive elements masquerading as businessmen, religious leaders, sponsors of criminal networks, and opposition figures. The President’s bold assertion that he is fully aware of coordinated attempts to destabilize his administration should concern…

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