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Dangote Refinery Boosts Petrol Supply by 65%

The December jump followed leadership changes at NMDPRA, with national petrol stock cover rising from under 17 days to over 29.

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 15.15% as Price Pressures Slow

Monthly price increases slowed to 0.54 percent, while the IMF welcomed the trend and praised the rebased Consumer Price Index.

Fear in Ughelli as Gunmen Strike in Broad Daylight

Attackers on motorcycles targeted a man in Iwhrekpokpor and fled, with residents blaming cult rivalries and demanding stronger policing.

Bomadi Councillors Flee Arrest as Impeachment Turns Sour

Fifteen councillors are in hiding after one was arrested and another's wife detained over the impeachment notice.

PDP Blasts FG’s $9 Million Deal With US Lobbying Firm

The opposition says the six-month deal, engaged for Ribadu, is needless given Nigeria already has an information ministry and media aides.

NUPRC Cuts Entry Costs as Nigeria Offers 50 Oil, Gas Blocks

At a Lagos pre-bid conference, the regulator promised faster approvals and warned that licences must be developed, not hoarded.

Reps Committee Yet to Submit Report on $25m NFF Grants Probe

Lawmakers questioned whether FIFA and CAF funds aided development, and the matter should resurface when the National Assembly resumes.

Rabiu Upholds $500,000 Pledge Despite Super Eagles’ AFCON Exit

The businessman said he will still pay the sum promised for beating Morocco, praising the team's spirit before the Egypt playoff.

Lecturers, Readers Get New Allowances as FG, ASUU Sign Deal

The deal replaces the 2009 pact, adds a 40 per cent salary rise and nine enhanced academic allowances, Alausa says.

Team Delta Targets Title Comeback at 2026 Niger Delta Games

After losing to Bayelsa by one gold in Uyo, Delta is retooling for February's nine-state, 17-sport under-20 championship.

Isoko Community Raises Alarm Over Alleged Herdsmen Invasion

A community leader says farmlands are blocked and a youth was shot, while police report receiving no official complaint.

Bayelsa Govt Sets Date, Programme for Deputy Governor’s Burial

Governor Douye Diri announced the January 30 funeral in Ofoni after consultations with the family and Catholic Church.

Oborevwori Swaps Primary, Secondary Education Commissioners

Four commissioners are affected, with energy and physical planning heads also trading places and three men named to Delsu council.

Gov Oborevwori Hands Over 65 SUVs to Delta Traditional Rulers

The 60 Prados and five Land Cruisers were presented in Asaba as work tools for community mobilisation, not luxury.

Delta, BOI Seal ₦1bn Deal to Expand MSME Financing

Nigeria Mandates Tax, National ID Linkage for Crypto Transactions

From January 1, crypto providers must link users to tax and identity numbers and submit transaction records to authorities.

Ekpoma Protest Sponsored from Abroad, Edo Govt Insists

Government says a Nigerian in Russia funded riots in Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua and Benin City, denying university students were involved.

Oborevwori Flags Off Otovwodo Junction Flyover in Ughelli

Julius Berger is building the project, which the administration says will ease congestion and improve connectivity around Ughelli.