DR Congo Understudies Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Local Content Framework
A high-level delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by Minister of Hydrocarbons Simplice Stev Onanga, is currently in Nigeria on a study tour to understudy the country’s local content framework and boost indigenous participation in its petroleum sector. Welcoming the delegation in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […]
Diri Defends Choice of Akpe as Bayelsa Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has defended his decision to appoint Peter Akpe as his deputy, saying the choice has been justified by Akpe’s performance and acceptance by his people. Diri spoke on Sunday at a reception organised by the Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe. The governor said the large […]
States’ Capital Spending Drops by N2.2tn Amid 2027 Politics
Capital expenditure by 26 state governments fell sharply by N2.20tn in the first quarter of 2026, raising concerns over slowing infrastructure development and mounting fiscal pressures ahead of the 2027 general elections. An analysis of quarterly financial reports published by the states showed that total capital spending dropped from N3.79tn in the fourth quarter of […]
Diri Advocates Combined Strategy to Tackle Insecurity
Douye Diri has reiterated that a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches remains essential to addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The governor made the remark during a courtesy visit by participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 from the National Institute for Security Studies at Government House, Yenagoa. He was represented by his deputy, […]
Seyi Tinubu’s Canada Billboards Spark Reactions
Images of campaign-style billboards promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have surfaced in Canada, reportedly linked to efforts backed by his son, Seyi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. According to visuals obtained from a source, large outdoor advertisements were seen in parts of the Canadian city promoting the president’s leadership under the […]
