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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

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Adeleke Escapes Unhurt as Podium Collapses at Osun Rally

KEY POINTS • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and top officials escaped unhurt after a...

Osun LG Vice Chairman Abducted as Gunmen Attack Border Community

  KEY POINTS • Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border and abducted Ifedayo Local...

Bandits Attack Kogi School, Kill Three During WAEC Exam

KEY POINTS • Armed bandits invaded a secondary school in Kogi State during a WAEC...

Edo Shuts Three Schools Over Kidnap Threat

KEY POINTS • Edo State Government has closed three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo LGA following...

Seven Students Injured in Ebonyi Hostel Attack

KEY POINTS • Armed men attacked a student hostel at Ebonyi State College of Health...

Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.

Lawmakers Probe Defence Funding Amid Worsening Insecurity

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives has summoned top security and finance officials over...

First Batch of Nigerians Repatriated From South Africa to Arrive in Lagos Thursday

KEY POINTS First batch of about 270 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected...

Oworonshoki Residents Allege Fresh Attacks, Arson Amid Demolition Crisis

KEY POINTS • Residents accuse suspected palace-linked thugs of burning homes and shops• Fresh attacks...

Tinubu Approves N10bn Ebola Preparedness Fund

KEY POINTS • Tinubu releases N10bn to strengthen Ebola preparedness• Presidential task force established to...

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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.

Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.