Month: July 2026
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NAPTAN and NUT Demand Urgent Action on Safe Schools Initiative
Educational bodies NAPTAN and NUT are demanding the immediate and effective enforcement of the Safe Schools Initiative to stop the persistent threat of kidnappings and violence against students.
Nigeria Approves $11.50 Tax Break for Shell to Advance $20 Billion Bonga Deepwater Project
Nigeria has approved an $11.50 per barrel tax credit for Shell to restart the long-delayed Bonga Southwest Aparo oil project, aiming to attract $20 billion in foreign investment.
French Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Legislation Following Prolonged Debate
France's National Assembly has narrowly approved an assisted dying bill, clearing a major hurdle after years of legislative deadlock and opposition from the upper house.
S&P Reports Dangote Refinery Insulates Nigeria from Global Fuel Price Spikes
According to S&P Global, the Dangote Refinery is stabilizing Nigeria's fuel market by keeping domestic prices steady while international costs, shipping rates, and supply challenges rise.
International Crude Oil Markets Experience Downturn
Global oil benchmarks fell nearly one percent on Wednesday amid Middle East tensions, while Nigerian domestic fuel prices remained stable despite recent shifts in refining and distribution.
JAMB Issues Warning Against Unofficial Admissions as NUC Targets Over-Enrollment
JAMB has warned students that unofficial admission offers bypass legal channels, while the NUC prepares to audit universities to prevent enrollment beyond authorized capacities.
Burnham Weighs Critical Choice for Chancellor as Internal Lobbying Intensifies
With Andy Burnham set to enter Number 10 on Monday, the focus shifts to his selection of a chancellor. While Ed Miliband was once considered the obvious choice, intense lobbying and strategic concerns have opened the door for other candidates like Shabana Mahmood and Yvette Cooper.
Federal Government and NDDC Launch $500 Million Fund to Boost Niger Delta Agriculture
The Nigerian government and the NDDC have unveiled a $500 million agricultural fund aimed at diversifying the Niger Delta economy, boosting food security, and replacing the regional reliance on oil production with sustainable agribusiness.
Delta Police Detain Content Creator Following Sexual Assault and Death of Young Woman
Delta State police have arrested content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna after a 20-year-old woman accused him of sexual assault before her untimely death.
JAMB Issues Warning Against Unofficial Admissions as NUC Targets Over-Enrollment
JAMB has warned candidates that bypassing the official CAPS portal for admission is illegal, while the NUC prepares to enforce stricter monitoring of university enrollment quotas and AI usage.