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The Bukuma community in Rivers State has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of defying a 2021 court ruling regarding the establishment of a cluster for the community. Bukuma, located in Degema Local Government Area, hosts an oil field with 10 oil wells. Bukuma’s Paramount Ruler, King Precious Elekima, stated that the community…

The United Nations has called for over $910 million to assist 3.6 million people in need of life-saving aid across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states in north-east Nigeria in 2025. This call is part of the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) launched by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall.…

In 2024, extreme weather events, including heatwaves, floods, and droughts, disrupted education for approximately 242 million students across 85 countries, according to UNICEF. This caused significant school closures and delays, with heatwaves identified as the most severe threat to education. UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, highlighted that one in seven students missed school due to…

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki, has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement, made by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, cited concerns over WHO’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises. In a statement released on January…

Odey Oyama, alongside four others, was arrested by the Cross River State Police Command on January 14, 2025, for allegedly inciting native unrest in Effi Community. Charged with Case No MC/20C/2025, the defendants appeared before Magistrate Okoho Bassey, who emphasized the court’s duty to uphold citizens’ rights when guilt is unproven. The court set bail…

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has officially validated its National Biosafety Guidelines on Low-Level Presence (LLP) to ensure the safe importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into Nigeria. Speaking on January 22, 2025, in Abuja, NBMA Director-General, Dr. Agnes Asagbra, reiterated the agency’s dedication to protecting human health, animals, plants, and the environment. “We…

Health experts in Nigeria have raised concerns over the potential impact of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the country’s health sector. The decision, made by U.S. President Donald Trump, could reduce funding for critical health programs in Nigeria, experts warned during a meeting in Abuja on January 22, 2025.…

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue reached N1.78 trillion in Q3 2024, marking a 14.16% quarter-on-quarter growth from the N1.56 trillion recorded in Q2, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Local VAT payments accounted for the largest share, contributing N922.87 billion, while foreign VAT payments added N448.85 billion. Import VAT rounded off the…

Nigeria’s total public debt soared to N142.3 trillion by September 30, 2024, reflecting a 5.97% increase from June, the Debt Management Office (DMO) reports. The surge, equivalent to N8.02 trillion, was attributed to significant domestic borrowing and the naira’s depreciation, which dropped from N1,470.19/$ in June to N1,601.03/$ in September. Federal Government bonds, which rose…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has pledged full support for Seplat Energy Group’s operations, reinforcing the State’s commitment to fostering investor-friendly policies. During a courtesy visit to the Government House in Uyo by Seplat’s Board and Management, Governor Eno lauded the company for its recent acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) from…