Rivers crisis: Assembly on collision course with governor, passes vetoed Assembly Service Commission Bill
The Rivers House of Assembly has once again rejected Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to withhold his assent to certain bills. In January, the...
FG commissions 2,200 mines marshals to curb illegal mining
The Federal Government has commissioned a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and flouters of Nigeria’s mining laws. The development of...
Nigeria is on course to become Africa’s technology hub, Pres. Tinubu boasts
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is sustaining investments in digital technology to enhance small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and propel Nigeria...
Insecurity: 16 Nigerian governors endorse state police, constitution review in memos to FG
Amid rising insecurity in the country, the call for state police has continued to gather momentum as 16 state governors endorsed the creation...
13th African Games: Ese Brume clinches long jump gold
Nigeria’s Ese Brume won gold in the women’s long jump event of the African Games, jumping a record 6.92 metres to defend her...
Discard your dollars to avoid tears, Naira will bounce back fast – Presidency
To avoid sorrow and tears, the Presidency has advised Nigerians to dispose of their dollars, predicting that the naira is bouncing back at...
Transparency, Research, Innovation Driving NNPC Ltd.’s Transformation – EVP Gas, Power, & New Energy
The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power, and New Energy of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, has identified transparency, accountability,...
Ghana 2024: FG hails Team Nigeria for remarkable performances as Nigeria shines in athletics, boxing
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded the impressive performances of Team Nigeria athletes at the ongoing African Games in...
13th AAG: Tobi Amusan wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles
The Nigerian sprint star, Tobi Amusan, won gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the African Games in Ghana on Wednesday with an...
NNPC Ltd. will use gas to trigger Nigeria’s industrialization, economic development – EVP Upstream, Eyesan
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has reiterated its commitment to utilizing Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to trigger Nigeria’s industrialization and economic...
CJN to receive N5.39m monthly, other justices N4.21m as Reps pass judicial officers’ salaries bill
Following the approval of an upward review of the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders by the House of Representatives,...
Naira strengthens to N1400/$ at parallel market as speculators sell
The naira strengthened on Wednesday to close at N1400/$1 in the parallel section of the foreign exchange market. Persecondnews reports that the exchange...
Just in: Senate Passes New Student Loan Bill 2024
The Senate has passed the Student Loan, Access to Higher Education, Bill 2024. This followed the consideration of the report of the Senate...
13th AAG: Nigeria’s Sports Minister Charges Falconets to Defend Crown Against Ghana’s Princesses
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has urged Nigeria’s U-20 female national team, the Falconets, to go for victory against Ghana...
13th All African Games: Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan wins women’s 100m hurdles heat
Nigerian sprint queen, Tobi Amusan, has won the women’s 100m hurdles round 1 heat at the 13th Africa Games in Ghana. Amusan won...
Kyari calls for differentiated energy transition for Africa
As global calls for transition to cleaner energy fuels continue to grow, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited...
