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FG Warns Fuel Subsidy Return Could Trigger Capital Flight, Pressure Naira
This photo shows an attendant dispensing fuel at a filling station. The Federal Government has warned that a return to the fuel subsidy can trigger capital flight, put pressure on the naira, and undermine the gains of its economic reforms. The warning came at a media briefing in Bangkok, Thailand, at the conclusion of the…
Five Things to Know: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Market-Oriented Reforms Amid Fuel Price Pressure
This combo photo shows Nigeria’s finance minister Taiwo Oyedele, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and an illustrative image of AI The evening picture is becoming clearer. The most consequential fresh development is the Federal Government’s reaffirmation of its economic reform policy despite pressure over petrol prices. Internationally, new warnings about debt,…
Niger State Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits Mistake, Apologises to Bereaved Families
The suspended Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Aniviye, has admitted that the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody could have been prevented, describing the incident as a “costly mistake” and apologising to the bereaved families and the Niger State Government.The admission came as the…
Hoodlums Attack Abia Police Station, Kill Two Officers
Two police officers have been confirmed dead, while three others are receiving medical attention following an attack by unidentified gunmen on Uratta Division Police Station in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, confirmed the casualties while addressing journalists at a hospital in Aba, shortly…
Chelsea Secure Victory as Neto Scores Twice, While Martinez Suffers Head Injury in Clash with Everton Defender
Chelsea’s Portuguese midfielder Pedro Neto (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 17, 2026. (Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP) Pedro Neto’s double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season…
NCC Establishes Working Group to Strengthen Internet Governance
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an Internet Governance Working Group to improve stakeholder participation and address compliance gaps, following a survey that found only two of 19 licensees fully ready to implement the Internet Code of Practice (ICOP) 2026. Presenting the findings at the commission’s Internet Governance Symposium in Lagos, the NCC’s Head…
GRA Investigates Disappearance of 28 Shipping Containers at Tema Port
GRA Probes Disappearance of 28 Containers at Tema Port The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set up a nine-member investigative committee to probe allegations surrounding the unauthorised removal, transfer and disappearance of 28 containers at the Tema Port.The investigation follows a petition dated September 29, 2026, submitted to the Commissioner-General, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, by importers…
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions and Tariffs Under Executive Order
US President Donald Trump smiles as he finishes his speach during a campaign rally at Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska, on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues after signing…
Chemical Engineers Urge FG to Privatise State-Owned Refineries
An oil and gas facility The National President of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, has advocated transparent, competitive and time-bound privatisation process for the nation’s state-owned refineries. He said timely, credible reform would strengthen investors confidence in the nation’s commitment to commercially disciplined energy-sector reform. Speaking on the topic, ‘Nigeria’s moribund…
Rivers Gas Pipeline Inferno Injures 20, Destroys 50 Houses as Residents Allege Negligence
Gas pipeline inferno • NALPGAM Seeks Stricter Safety Compliance In LPG OperationsAt least 20 persons were injured while more than 50 houses were razed following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Council of Rivers State on Thursday evening, with some residents blaming authorities involved in checking oil spill for the incident. The…
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