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Nigeria Achieves 104% of OPEC Oil Target as Output Reaches 74-Month Peak
Nigeria has reached 104 percent of its OPEC production quota, with crude output hitting a 74-month high of 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026.
Omoyele Sowore Pledges to Abolish WAEC and NECO Fees in 2027 Presidential Bid
African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore promises to abolish WAEC and NECO fees and provide free education from nursery to university if elected in 2027.
Federal Government Halts Proposed Hike in WAEC and NECO Exam Fees
The Nigerian government has suspended the planned increase for 2027 WAEC and NECO registration fees after receiving public feedback, opting instead to initiate formal stakeholder consultations.
President Tinubu Mandates Complete National Identity Enrollment by 2026
President Bola Tinubu has set a 2026 deadline for the National Identity Management Commission to register all Nigerians, aiming for full national database coverage.
Nigeria Surpasses OPEC Oil Output Target with Six-Year Production Peak
Nigeria has outperformed its OPEC oil production quota for the first time in 74 months, hitting an average of 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026.
Obi Declares National Prosperity Impossible Amidst Continued Killings in Benue and Plateau
Peter Obi has criticized the ongoing violence in Benue and Plateau states, arguing that Nigeria cannot develop while its citizens are continuously killed.
Aisha Yesufu Calls for Free WAEC and NECO Examinations for Nigerian Students
Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the Nigerian government to eliminate WAEC and NECO fees, arguing that quality education should be a right rather than a financial burden, following a planned fee hike to N50,000.
Peter Obi Urges Tinubu Administration to Boost Security After Benue and Plateau Attacks
Peter Obi has called for immediate government action and a new security strategy following deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states that claimed dozens of lives.
Why temporary political empowerment grants often fail
Politically-motivated cash grants are frequently criticized as short-term campaign tools rather than effective economic empowerment, as seen in the recent controversy surrounding the First Lady's small business stipends.
Nigerian Equities Market Recovers with N9.3 Trillion Gain
The Nigerian stock market bounced back last week, adding N9.3 trillion to investor value as shares in major companies like Dangote Cement and Airtel Africa surged.