The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission says over 1,100 development projects are being executed across the Niger Delta through the Host Communities Development Trust framework established by the Petroleum Industry Act.
Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the 2026 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges.
The House of Representatives has approved the State Police Bill, but minority lawmakers staged a walkout, alleging that constitutional procedures were not followed during its passage.
US Congressman John James has urged Nigeria to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu or conduct a fresh trial, citing constitutional rights and international human rights obligations.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 personnel to improve border security, military response and operational efficiency.
The US has introduced a 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports after concluding that the country has not effectively enforced restrictions on goods linked to forced labour under a new Section 301 trade action.
Dangote Refinery has ended its brief dollar pricing regime for petrol, returning to naira sales while raising its ex-depot price by N140 per litre.
Twenty-one Ondo lawmakers have signed an impeachment notice against Speaker Olamide Oladiji, accusing him of financial misconduct linked to the OSOPADEC budget.
Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information are facing operational setbacks after funds approved by President Tinubu remained unreleased for more than a week.
The US-Iran conflict intensified with fresh American strikes on Iran, while Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, further escalating tensions in the Middle East.
