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By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that registration and submission of applications for Pre-Qualification under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will officially close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Commission stated that the deadline is in line with Section 11.2 of the Licensing Round Guidelines governing the exercise. The regulator urged all prospective applicants to strictly adhere to the stipulated submission requirements and ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and submitted within the prescribed timeline. The Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja. The Japan International corporation Agency (JICA) has disclosed a major regional initiative to strengthen the fight against financial crimes across Africa, bringing together anti-corruption agencies from 18 countries in Central and West Africa for coordinate and capacity building. The disclosure was made Wednesday in Abuja during a high-level event on citizen engagement and governance reform organized by JICA in collaboration with the Japan Alumni Association of Nigeria (JAAN). The one-day event, held at Top Rank Hotel, convened policymakers, administrators, civil society actors and development practitioners to address governance gaps in Nigeria and…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently clarify reports alleging that more than N10 billion was paid as ransom and two senior Boko Haram commanders were released to secure the freedom of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said while it welcomed the safe return of the victims, the allegations—if true—raise grave concerns about Nigeria’s counter-terrorism posture and adherence to the law. The controversy follows international media reports claiming that the…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has unveiled an ambitious 60-day digital transformation programme aimed at eliminating paper processes and strengthening transparency across the Commission. Eyesan made the pledge on February 23, 2026, while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. “We have set for ourselves a 60-day programme to digitise our interactions and communications within the Commission. I can assure you that once we get to day 60, there…

By|| Goodluck E Adubazi || Abuja The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has described Executive Order 9, 2026, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a direct attack on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), warning that the directive could destabilize the nation’s oil and gas sector. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, made the declaration on Tuesday during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the PTDF Towers in Abuja. Osifo said the union reviewed the newly released Executive Order and concluded that some of its provisions undermine the PIA. He argued that if…

By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening professional training and service delivery in Nigeria’s aviation and meteorological sectors. The agreement was sealed on Monday at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja, with the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Charles Anosike, and the Rector of NCAT, Danjuma Ismaila, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective institutions. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration in professional training, capacity development, and technical support. Both institutions will jointly utilise…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Friends, family members and well-wishers are preparing to celebrate a milestone as Pastor Paul Babatunde turns 50, marking five decades of impact, service and leadership. Widely regarded as a devoted minister of the gospel, Pastor Babatunde has built a reputation as a passionate promoter of God’s kingdom and a dedicated shepherd committed to nurturing lives and strengthening faith. Over the years, he has been described by colleagues and congregants alike as hardworking, caring, trustworthy and steadfast in his calling. Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Babatunde has distinguished himself in public service. As a respected government…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Regy & Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF), led by its National Coordinator, Dr. Duru Regina and her amazing team has successfully concluded a week-long Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) visit to several communities across the Federal Capital Territory, reaffirming its commitment to poverty reduction and grassroots empowerment. The assessment exercise, which ran from February 16 to 20, 2026, focused on evaluating the impact of skill acquisition trainings conducted by the foundation in 2025. Communities visited during the tour included Jabu, Kukwaba, Maitama Kúbwa, Utako, and Mabushi. The RHAGF delegation was joined by representatives from…

By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections were held as scheduled on Saturday 21st, February, 2026, largely peaceful across monitored polling units, though some areas recorded low voter turnout and technical glitches with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). At Polling Unit 017, LEA Primary School, Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, with 729 registered voters, APC aspirant Joshua Ishaku arrived at exactly 9:40 a.m. to cast his ballot. After several failed attempts due to BVAS malfunction, he was eventually accredited and voted at 10:29 a.m. His wife, however, was successfully accredited on her…

By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja Nigerian-American forward Ejimofor “E.J.” Anosike is making headlines on the China basketball scene after earning top honours at the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) All-Star Weekend, further cementing his growing global profile and reinforcing the expanding global presence of Nigerian athletes in international basketball. Anosike, who plays for the Hong Kong Bulls (HK JinNiu) in China’s NBL, was voted a starting All-Star and emerged as the leading foreign player vote-getter ahead of the showcase event. The 2026 NBL All-Star Weekend, held in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, brought together the league’s standout performers, with the main All-Star Game…