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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has invited stakeholders to submit comments on its proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum (Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour) Regulations. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the authority said the consultation is being conducted in compliance with Section 216(1) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which requires stakeholder engagement before regulations are finalised. The notice, signed by Rabiu Umar, chief executive officer (CEO) of the NMDPRA, said licensees, permit holders and other stakeholders have 21 days from the date of publication to submit comments on the proposed regulations. The…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global research prioritisation and action plan aimed at strengthening evidence on the health impacts of climate change-driven migration and displacement. In a statement issued on Wednesday, WHO said the initiative — the Global Research Prioritisation Exercise (GRPE) — was unveiled during a virtual webinar held on July 22, which brought together more than 300 participants from over 75 countries. The organisation said the plan seeks to address one of the most pressing and under-researched global health challenges by generating evidence to support equitable and migration-inclusive health systems. According to WHO, climate change…

President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are responsible for the improved financial performance of many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in the first half of 2026, the Presidency has said. In a statement on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said reforms introduced since 2023 have strengthened the operating environment for businesses, leading to higher revenues and profits. According to the statement, key policies including the unification of the foreign exchange (FX) market, removal of petrol subsidy, banking sector recapitalisation, tax reforms and approvals of major oil and gas transactions have improved operational…

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and its N1.3 billion budgetary allocation says Adeniyi Adeyemi will be interrogated, but not at a public hearing. The committee had asked Tunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), to produce Adeyemi for questioning. However, Disu declined the committee’s request, saying Adeyemi is being held in custody on a court order. The IGP said the police would not produce Adeyemi unless a court of competent jurisdiction issues a warrant directing the force to comply with the request. Speaking at the public hearing on Tuesday, Yusuf…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it froze the Osun State Government’s bank account over the alleged fraudulent handling of N11 billion in ecological and intervention funds. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said it had been investigating the Osun State Government since March over the alleged mismanagement of the funds. According to the EFCC, several state officials, including the Accountant-General, have been questioned as part of the investigation. The commission said it noticed substantial transfers from the government account into several corporate entities from August 2, prompting it to impose a post-no-debit restriction. “These…

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu remains the favourite to win the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the opposition is too divided to pose a serious threat despite prevailing economic hardship. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu defended the Tinubu administration’s performance, arguing that while Nigerians are still grappling with economic challenges, the government has made significant progress in stabilising the economy and tackling insecurity. The former Abia State governor maintained that Tinubu had “no competition” ahead of the next general election, attributing his confidence to the achievements of the…

Veteran entertainer and socio-political activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has addressed long-running speculation about his sexuality, saying he is unbothered by the rumours. In a statement on Wednesday, Charly Boy said many Nigerians have questioned his sexuality over the years, with some openly calling him gay. He said critics were free to hold their opinions, adding that he believes many people are still unwilling to embrace broader perspectives on gender expression and identity. According to him, embracing one’s feminine side does not make a man “less of a man” but instead allows a person to experience the…

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has opened an online portal for nationals seeking voluntary return to Nigeria, in a move that could pave the way for a second repatriation exercise. In a memo released on Tuesday, the high commission said the registration portal would remain open until August 12 but noted that completing the registration does not automatically guarantee placement on a repatriation flight. The move comes weeks after the federal government repatriated 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa in seven batches following xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. The government paid for five flights, while two additional batches returned…

The convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to intervene over what he described as prolonged medical neglect and the alleged harassment of his independent medical team, as his family claimed his life was endangered while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Okwu-Kanu family, in a statement issued on Wednesday by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, alleged that Kanu’s health deteriorated due to inadequate medical care in DSS custody. The family accused the security agency and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) of…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot prices of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and automotive gas oil (AGO), also known as diesel, as part of efforts to make fuel more affordable for Nigerians. The refinery announced on Wednesday that the ex-depot price of petrol has been reduced to N1,165 per litre from N1,215 per litre, representing a N50 reduction. It also lowered the ex-depot price of diesel to N1,570 per litre, down from N1,650 per litre, a decrease of N80 per litre. In a statement, the company said the price adjustments reaffirm its commitment to…