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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Adeleye Falade has officially assumed office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), marking a new leadership chapter for the country’s foremost liquefied natural gas company. Falade took over on Wednesday at the company’s Corporate Head Office in Port Harcourt, succeeding Philip Mshelbila, who was recently appointed Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry, Falade has built a strong track record across the LNG and petroleum value chain, with leadership roles spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja As political activities begin to gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, House of Representatives hopeful, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), is intensifying grassroots mobilization across the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. On Tuesday, the Aisha Ibrahim Adoke Grassroots Network hosted national leaders of the Adavi/Okehi Ward-to-Ward Youth Coalition Movement (WWYCM) in a strategic meeting focused on strengthening grassroots engagement and building momentum for the 2027 polls. At the meeting, leaders of the youth coalition expressed strong confidence in AIA’s track record and formally endorsed her candidacy. The group pledged widespread grassroots mobilization in support…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has congratulated the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Corps Members on the successful completion of their one-year mandatory national service, praising their dedication and contributions to national development. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC leadership described the outgoing corps members as resilient, disciplined, and patriotic, noting that their service had a meaningful impact across various communities in the country. The DG emphasized that the passing-out ceremony is not only a milestone but also an opportunity to…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Renaissance Africa Energy Company Nigeria Ltd has credited regulatory reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its latest production milestone, announcing a record gas output of 2.2 billion cubic feet (bcf). The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, disclosed this during a visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, marking Renaissance’s one-year anniversary. Attah praised the Commission’s role in creating an enabling business environment, describing its leadership as unmatched across Africa’s energy sector. He said the company’s recent achievement reflects the impact of improved regulatory support. “We do…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for the urgent adoption of innovative technologies to combat Nigeria’s growing climate challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Conference of the Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) and its 35th Annual General Meeting held at the University of Lagos, Anosike stressed that artificial intelligence, satellite systems, and big data analytics are now essential tools for building climate resilience. He praised the conference theme, “Advancing Meteorology: Harnessing AI, Satellites, and Big Data for Climate Resilience and Sustainability,” describing it as a…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Dauda Garuba, Executive Director,The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has said in his welcome address CDD launched a bold new Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 aimed at addressing mounting democratic, security, and development challenges across the region. Established in 1997, the organisation has, over nearly three decades, positioned itself as a leading regional think-and-do tank, promoting democratic accountability, conflict prevention, and inclusive development. Working in collaboration with institutions such as the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union, CDD has played a key role in strengthening governance and regional stability. However,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The International Budget Partnership (IBP) has raised concerns over significant gaps in Nigeria’s public debt management system, citing weaknesses in transparency, oversight, and citizen engagement. At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the organization unveiled findings from its Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2025 – Debt Accountability Module, a pilot assessment examining how effectively Nigeria manages and accounts for its public debt. https://youtu.be/ild8xO32PHk?si=WL5jMPZXIGLfVL6a Presenting the report, IBP Nigeria Country Director, Olayinka Babalola, said the findings highlights critical shortcomings despite existing frameworks. “Nigeria has important building blocks for managing public debt, but the system still…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a sharp rise in its membership base following the defection of former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the party. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party disclosed that its online registration platform witnessed a significant influx of new members within 24 hours of the announcement. The ADC described Kwankwaso’s entry into the party as a major political boost, labeling him a “game-changer” whose influence is already reshaping its support base nationwide. According to the statement, the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja. Cairo, Egypt, March 30, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully sealed a landmark $2 billion three-year dual tranche syndicated term loan facility, marking the largest such borrowing in the institution’s history and signaling strong global investor confidence in the Bank. The financing package, concluded on March 9, 2026, comprises two components: a US dollar tranche of $1.73 billion and a euro tranche of €228 million. The funds will be used to refinance existing obligations and support general corporate operations. Originally launched with a target of $1.5 billion, the facility drew overwhelming interest…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for all the appointees seeking elective offices in their various state to resign before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially confirmed the resignation of its Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, as he prepares to enter the race for the Bauchi State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed the development on Monday while speaking with diplomatic correspondents in Abuja. According to Ebienfa, Tuggar tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu in compliance with a presidential directive mandating all political appointees…