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INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21 FCT council elections.
Over 1.6 million voters, 570 candidates and thousands of observers will participate.
Anti-corruption agencies and security forces will be deployed to ensure credible and peaceful polls.
The chairman...
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JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with no extension.
Over 1.5 million candidates have registered so far, though centres are underused.
Candidates must obtain e-PINs early and complete registration before deadlines to avoid disqualification.
The Joint Admissions and...
The IMF warns Nigeria against unsustainable fuel and electricity subsidies, highlighting the need for fiscal discipline to tackle the nation's economic challenges.
Nigeria's oil production is poised for a significant boost with the commencement of operations at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State. The project, a collaboration between the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and its partners, marks a promising development for the country's energy sector.
President Tinubu inaugurates Nigeria's largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa, signaling a major leap in renewable energy investments and sustainable mining practices.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria is making significant strides in its National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment drive. As of May 2024, over 107.3 million Nigerians have been captured in the national identity database. The NIMC is also working to expand capacity to enroll 250 million Nigerians and introducing a new multifunctional National ID Card that offers a variety of functionalities beyond just identification, including financial transactions, access to government services, and travel identification.Â
The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) is embarking on a nationwide audit of the oil, gas and mining industries to strengthen domestic resource mobilization efforts for the Nigerian government.
In 2023, Shell Nigeria paid $1.09 billion in taxes and royalties, underscoring its substantial financial contribution to the Nigerian government and its economic development.