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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, officially flagged off the South East Agro-Development Programme (SEADP), a 200-hectare pilot integrated model farm by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) at Nomeh Unateze, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State. The historic event, which marks a significant…

The Bayelsa State Government has assured the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Programme of its commitment to providing counterpart funding for critical development projects in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, gave the assurance on Wednesday when officials of RAAMP paid him a courtesy visit at the Government…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments across parts of the state over alleged persistent violations of environmental regulations. The enforcement operation was carried out on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in areas including Ogba, Idimu-Ikota, Ejigbo, LASU-Iba Road, Igando and Agodo-Egbe. LASEPA said the affected establishments…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other petroleum marketers have reduced the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at major depots following a decline in international crude oil prices. The price reductions were recorded in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri, with the sharpest adjustments reported in…

A former U.S. Commercial Service official, Anayo Agu, has described the ongoing initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a potential turning point in Africa’s efforts to deepen domestic investment and broaden ownership of major economic assets. Agu, in an article titled *“De-Risking Africa and Democratizing…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress. Lawal announced his defection in Abuja on Tuesday, where he was formally received by the NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, and other party leaders. The…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent as the Monetary Policy Committee moved to ease monetary conditions amid moderating inflation. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday at the conclusion of the 307th meeting of the…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Abuja following President Bola…

The Presidency has rejected claims by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has abandoned governance while away from Nigeria. Atiku had questioned who was in charge of the country, following President Tinubu’s extended working vacation in France. He also raised…

The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged stealing and trafficking of a four-day-old baby in the state. The suspects, identified as 48-year-old Gladys Nathaniel, 47-year-old Victor Udochukwu, 59-year-old Chijioke Obunwa, and 43-year-old Onyeonoro Chinwe, were arrested on September 16, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer…