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Dr. Odafe Ejenavi Bags Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management Fellowship Award

By Genesis Ogiri Abuja, Nigeria - In a momentous stride for Nigeria’s evolving energy architecture, Dr. Odafe Ejenavi has emerged as one of the nation’s most distinguished thought leaders, earning the prestigious Research Fellowship of the Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management (GCIEM), Canada. His induction held at the esteemed Carton Swiss Hotel in Utako, Abuja signifies far more than a personal milestone; it represents a bold affirmation of his visionary contributions to petroleum geology, environmental intelligence, and the governance frameworks shaping Nigeria’s oil, gas, and emerging energy frontiers. With a career defined by scientific depth, regulatory excellence, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable energy development, Dr. Ejenavi stands at the nexus of inno...

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1Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Chinedu Ogwus Calls for Urgent Reforms to Nigeria’s Energy Sector

Abuja, Nigeria — Eur. Ing. Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director, Africa (Robotics and Autonomous Systems – RAS), Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPEi), has called for urgent, science-driven reforms to Nigeria’s energy sector, warning that decades of mismanagement threaten economic growth and industrial competitiveness. He delivered a groundbreaking paper and a thought-provoking presentation at the inauguration of the Pioneer Fellowship and Honours Cohort by the Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management (GCIEM), Canada. The event, held at the Carlton Swiss Hotel, Utako, gathered policymakers, regulators, energy experts, and technical innovators. Speaking under the theme “Challenges of the Energy Sector in Nigeria’s Economy,” Dr. Ogwus highlighted the paradox of a nat...

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1Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027 : Nasarawa Speaker holds expanded APC stakeholders meeting as Kokona LG backs Gov. Sule on choice of successor.

…….. tasks members on loyalty, unity for party's victory. Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, has called on members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kokona Local Government Area to demonstrate unity and loyalty to the party. He made this appeal during an expanded stakeholders meeting with critical stakeholders of the party held at his residence in Garaku, Kokona LGA today Sunday. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from the local government area, including the representatives of different tribes was aimed to strengthening the party unity and reinforce its position in the state. Dr. Jatau said unity and loyalty among APC members is seen as a bid to consolidate the party's gains and ensure a strong outing in future e...

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30Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JUST IN: EFCC summons ex-AGF Malami

JUST IN: EFCC summons ex-AGF Malami The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning, NewsSpecng learnt.Malami was the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.Malami confirmed his invitation by the anti-graft agency on his Facebook page on Friday, confirming that he had received a formal invitation from the anti-graft agency.“I would like to inform my family and friends that I have been summoned by the EFCC to provide clarification on certain matters, and as a law-abiding and patriotic citizen, I am determined to honour this invitation without any hesitation,” he wrote. The former minister reiterated...

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30Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nacabs founder, Abuluya re-elected as ECDA President

"••• as he dedicate his victory to God, delegates, others. Chief Mandy David Abuluya, Founder, Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, has been re- elected as President, Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA) Worldwide for second term. Comrade, Simon Abashi, the Chairman, ECDA Electoral Committee on Saturday in Nassarawa Eggon LGA announced Abuluya winner of the presidential election. Abashi said that Mandy David Abuluya scored 147 votes to defeat Mr Tsaku Allan, Chairman, ANAN, FCT Abuja Chapter, who scored 94 votes. He also announced Alhaji Umar Abdullahi Galle as General Secretary with 155 votes to defeat incumbent General Secretary, Christopher Allu, who scored 82 votes. " For Vice President, Ejjah Usman Audu scored 92 votes and Mohammed Haruna Arugbadu...

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30Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management Inaugurates Pioneer Fellows, Calls for Professionalism

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark celebration of excellence, integrity, and professional leadership, the Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management (GCIEM), Canada, has officially inaugurated its Pioneer Fellowship and Honours Cohort in Abuja. The historic ceremony signaled a major step in strengthening professional standards and governance in Nigeria’s energy sector. The induction took place at the prestigious Carlton Swiss Hotel, Utako, bringing together policymakers, energy experts, regulators, and technical innovators. With the theme “Challenges of the Energy Sector in Nigeria’s Economy,” the event underscored the urgency of addressing long-standing inefficiencies, structural gaps, and the need for a new generation of energy leaders. Delivering the keynote ...

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30Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Akume to lead dialogue at retired permanent secretaries’ dinner

By Aderogba George The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, will deliver the keynote address at the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) Annual Dinner scheduled for Dec. 4. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr Adaoha Okwuosa, on Saturday in Abuja. According to her, the theme for this year’s dinner is “Harnessing CORFEPS as a Wealth of Knowledge for Nation Building”. She explained that the annual dinner traditionally features a keynote address on major contemporary issues in governance and national development. This year’s event, she added, marks a special milestone as the CORFEPS National Executive has instituted a CORFEPS Honours Award, which will begin with the recognition...

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29Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CSHEEH Donates Modern Toilet Facility as Model School Marks World Toilet Day in Abuja

By Victor Okoye The Model Primary School, Apo Legislative Quarters, on Thursday marked World Toilet Day with the commissioning of a renovated modern toilet facility by the Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH). Speaking at the event, CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr. Folasade Momoh, said the global theme, “Sanitation in a Changing World—We’ll Always Need Toilets,” stresses the urgency of safe sanitation. “We live in a world where population growth and climate change are putting pressure on sanitation,” she said. “No matter how the world changes, humans will always need toilets.” She said billions still lack safe toilets, warning that poor sanitation fuels diseases.“Access to safe sanitation is a human right,” Momoh said. “Toilets protect communitie...

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29Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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New Tax Laws: NOA pledges support to Presidential Reforms Committee

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Nov. 28, 2025 (NAN) The Director-General of National Orientation Agency,  Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has promised to support the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee in sensitising Nigerians on the benefits of the new tax laws. Issa-Onilu made the promised when the Committee,  led by its Chairman, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, paid him a courtesy visit on Friday in Abuja. The NOA boss noted that technology had made it easy for mischievous persons to effortlessly spread fake news and wrong narrative against the new tax laws. According to him, the law will be beneficial because, it has addressed the issue of double taxation that companies, workers, individual and investors are passing through. “We have about 818 office locations ...

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29Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PPFN advocates commitment to addressing GBV, more investment on FP

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), Dr Haruna Okai, has called for effective commitment in addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV), related issues and more investments on Family Planning. Okai made the call in an interview with newsmen at the sideline of the Systemic Investment Plan (SIP) and Paint Programme tagged, “Paint It Loud” on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is part of activities, marking the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. He noted that PPFN took the activism seriously, adding that it believes that cultural norms that violates women and girls should stopped. According to him, it is critical that GBV still exist in the country and every form of collaboration is n...

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28Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Union vows to resist sale of Unity Schools, seeks state police model

By Joan Nwagwu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) says it will resist any attempt to sell Federal Government Unity Schools. ASCSN President, Mr Shehu Mohammed, said this while declaring open the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. He said unity schools remain a national heritage and must not be commercialised. “We will oppose any policy that undermines access to quality education for Nigerian children,” Mohammed said. He warned that selling the schools would deny children of ordinary Nigerians access to quality education and deepen existing inequalities. Mohammed urged parents, civil society groups and labour unions to join efforts to safeguard the schools and support reforms promoting national unity. He said the union is also...

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28Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NO GOVERNOR OR MINISTER CAN PRESSURE ME ON VIPS ESCORT WITHDRAWAL — IGP

The Inspector General of Police Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun said that no governor or minister could pressure him, explaining that the president had ordered the withdrawal of police escorts from Very Important Persons (VIPs) nationwide. “It was the president who gave the order to withdraw VIP policemen across the country,” he said. He added that the force has already withdrawn 11,000 police officers who were previously assigned to VIP protection. The statement follows a recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is aimed at redeploying personnel to front‑line security duties amid rising insecurity across the country.

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28Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ASCSN confirms gratuity payments to resume January 2026

By Joan Nwagwu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has confirmed that gratuity payments to public service retirees will resume in January 2026. Mr Mohammed Shehu, National President of ASCSN gave the confirmation at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union on Thursday in Abuja. According to Mohammed, we are pleased that the government has approved the resumption of gratuity payments for retirees. “The union will closely monitor the process to ensure all eligible workers receive their entitlements without delay. “Our members deserve timely payment of their gratuities, and we will ensure accountability,” he said. He commended the efforts of the Federal Government in addressing long-standing demands of public ...

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28Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Labour ministry inaugurates digital platform to enhance service deliveryDigital

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has inaugurated a Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system, a digital platform to modernise administrative processes and enhance service delivery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, said this during the inauguration of ECM in Abuja on Thursday. Dingyadi said the system would streamline workflows, improve document management, and deliver faster, more efficient services across the Ministry. According to him, this launch marks a major step in our digital transformation journey. It will enhance accountability, strengthen transparency, and make our operations more responsive to Nigerians. “The ECM platform will also support regulatory compliance, secure official records, provide easy access ...

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27Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa PDP Lawmaker Hon. John Ovey doles out millions of naira empowerment to constituents

"… as Nasarawa Speaker, Ombugadu, others hail his outstanding performance…" Member representing Keffi East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. John Ovey has empowered the people of his constituency with items worth millions of Naira. This, he said was to enable them to be self reliant, improve in their standard of living and contribute positively to the development of the constituency. Hon. Ovey, PDP and Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources made the distribution in Keffi tofay Thursday. He said that the empowerment was part of his commitment to improve on the standard of living of the people of his constituency. According to him, items distributed included 16 grinding engines, 13 sewing machines, 10 motorcycles, 5 cars and 5 generators. " I...

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27Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria has condemned the Wednesday coup in Guinea-Bissau. The Federal Government also urged all actors involved to exercise utmost restraint, prioritize peaceful dialogue, and respect the will of the people of Guinea-Bissau as expressed through their ballots. Nigeria, in a statement by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa also urged the actors to allow the peaceful conclusion of the election with the announcement of results by the electoral management body. Ebienfa also assured the people of Guinea-Bissau of Nigeria’s support. The statement reads:“The Federal Government of Nigeria has learned with profound dismay and deep concern the unfortunate military coup which has led to an unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. ...

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27Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Police Command relaunches “Operation Sweep FCT” to tackle crime across the Territory

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially re-activated the joint security initiative “Operation Sweep FCT” in collaboration with multiple security and emergency agencies. The relaunch, which took place on Tuesday, received strong backing from Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, who emphasized the importance of coordinated security efforts to safeguard lives and property across the Territory.Ahead of deployment, Heads of Security Agencies addressed personnel at Eagle Square, highlighted the renewed mandate for intelligence-led, proactive, and highly visible policing.The operation brought together officers from the Nigeria Police Force (FCT Command), Nigerian Army, Air Force, Navy, DSS, Immigration Service, NSCDC, FR...

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27Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Emirates Gets Travel Gold Award for Connecting Africa to the World

By Victor Okoye Emirates has been honoured with the Travel Gold Award of Excellence for Connecting Africa to the World in recognition of its outstanding contribution and continued commitment  to African tourism, trade, and cultural exchange. The Award was presented at the Africa Tourism & Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE), in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism on 25 November in Abuja.  The award recognises Emirates’ sustained investment in Africa’s tourism and creative sectors, driven by long-term partnerships with governments and tourism bodies.  Earlier this year, the airline expanded its collaboration with several African tourism authorities, including Nigeria’s Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creati...

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov. Oborewori presents ~N1.665 trillion budget for 2026…..70% Capital

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has unveiled a proposed budget of ₦1.665 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s appropriation. Presenting the proposal, Governor Oborevwori explained that the 2026 budget represents a 70% increase, amounting to ₦685 billion, over the 2025 budget. The budget is intended to make Delta State a huge construction site in 2026 in line with the MORE agenda. According to the breakdown, the proposed budget allocates :₦499 billion — 30% of the total budget — for recurrent expenditure, covering personnel costs, overheads, and other operational expenses. The capital expenditure is aimed at infrastructure development, economic growth projects, and other long-term investments. The governor s...

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu sends list of ambassadorial nominees to Senate

Finally, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a fresh list of nominees for non-career ambassadorial positions to the Senate for legislative approval. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary, signaling the commencement of the confirmation process. The nominees are Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke. “The list contains three names for now, I am sure others will follow,” Akpabio said shortly after unveiling the communication from the Presidency.

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