The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Federal Government to impose a total ban on gas flaring, arguing that existing penalties are ineffective in curbing the practice. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Philip Jakpor, Executive Director of RDI, on Wednesday in Lagos. Jakpor said oil companies operating in the Niger Delta appear comfortable paying fines rather than investing in measures to stop flaring. He said RDI’s position follows recent data from the Nigerian Oil Spill Monitor, covering March 2012 to 2025. He said the data showed that companies paid an estimated $646 million in…
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The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has warned of a prolonged dry spell and possible flash floods during the rainy season in 12 local government areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr Mas’ud Aliyu, the Director-General of the agency, gave the warning at a stakeholders’ sensitization meeting on the 2026 Weather Forecast and Disaster Preparedness, held in Bauchi on Wednesday. He urged stakeholders to adopt proactive measures to safeguard lives and livelihoods. “The preliminary climate data indicate a severe 21-day dry spell expected between June and August. “This could significantly affect agricultural activities across 12 local government areas. “The affected…
Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP) for its positive impact on agricultural development and rural livelihoods in the state. The stakeholders gave the commendation during an inspection visit to VCDP project sites in Doma and Lafia Local Government Areas on Wednesday. Mr Umar Tanko-Tunga, the Commissioner for Agriculture, lauded the Federal Government, the Nasarawa State Government, and IFAD for the successful implementation of the programme. Tanko-Tunga, who was accompanied by members of the State House of Assembly, said the intervention had significantly transformed the lives of smallholder farmers and…
Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) now forms 60 per cent of Lagos State’s annual budget, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu also said that the Lagos State Government generated about N1.3 trillion internally in 2024. The government made the disclosure while declaring open the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos. He attributed the feat to sustained investments in digital tax systems, expansion of the tax net, and building trust with taxpayers. The governor described the 2024 IGR figure as modest but significant. “We generated N1.3 trillion in IGR in 2024, which, as modest as it may seem,…
The House of Representatives, sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, adopted a report on a bill to amend the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act and related matters. The bill, presented by Rep. Fred Agbedi (PDP-Bayelsa), seeks to move the bureau from the Ministry of Aviation to the Presidency to ensure more efficient and robust administration. Presenting the report, Agbedi, Chairman of the House Joint Committees on Special Duties and Aviation, recalled that the bill was referred to the committee on May 14, 2025. He noted that the committee conducted the mandatory public hearing on the same…
The She Farmers Initiative, a group for women in agriculture, has called on female farmers to work in clusters to thrive in Nigeria. The National President, Mrs. Temitope Ande, made the call in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. The She Farmers Initiative is a Nigerian organization dedicated to empowering women-led agricultural businesses, promoting gender equity, and enhancing food security. It helps transition rural women from subsistence farming to profitable commercial agribusiness through training, modern technology, and improved inputs, aiming to empower 10 million women. Ande noted that most women farmers are based in rural areas, highlighting the…
A Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, on Monday, April 20, 2026, admitted nine exhibits against former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife Bashir Asabe, and his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The exhibits were presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its ongoing trial of Malami and his family members. The EFCC is prosecuting the defendants on an amended 16-count charge of conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing, and laundering proceeds of unlawful activities totaling N8,713,923,759.49, contrary to the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The documentary exhibits…
Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW), up from 120 MW two years ago, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) said. Dr. Abba Aliyu, REA Managing Director, announced this during a webinar organized by the African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers (AJERAP) on Wednesday in Lagos. The agency is targeting a total of 3.7 gigawatts (GW) in the pipeline, aiming to position Nigeria as a renewable energy hub for West Africa. Aliyu noted that countries such as Mozambique, Benin, and Niger are adopting the REA power access model. He attributed the growth to deliberate…
The Director of Payment System Supervision at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Rakiya Yusuf, has thrown her weight behind Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), pledging collaboration to ensure a successful outing. Yusuf made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Lami Ahmed, and her delegation. She expressed appreciation for her surprise recognition as an AACT Ambassador, describing the honour as both humbling and a call to greater responsibility. “I am honoured by this recognition and accept the ambassadorial role…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) to uphold industry standards and strengthen human capital development. The commission also called on the group to promote good corporate governance. Mrs. Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, NUPRC Chief Executive, made the remarks during a courtesy visit by IPPG Chairman Mr. Adegbite Falade in Abuja, according to a statement on Tuesday by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Corporate Communications at NUPRC. Eyesan described IPPG as a key force in the industry, especially following the divestment of international oil companies. She emphasized adherence to the Petroleum Industry Act…