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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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Abandoned Oil Wells Spark Environmental Concerns in Niger Delta

Experts raise alarm over health, environmental risks from abandoned oil wells and neglected infrastructure in Nigeria's Niger Delta region.

Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Soars Despite Economic Reforms

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is facing a paradox. On one hand, the government has...

Court Orders Factional Speaker to Stay Away from Assembly Complex

A political crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria, has taken a new twist as a...

Nigerian Minister Blames Local Elites for Funding Terrorism, Illegal Mining

Solid Minerals Minister of Nigeria implicates influential locals in terrorism, underscoring challenges in managing the country's mineral wealth.

Tinubu Vows to Win Nigeria’s Security Battle in Army Conference

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has vowed to win the battle to keep the country...

Naira Surges as Nigeria’s Central Bank Unifies Exchange Rates

Nigeria's naira soared by more than 27 percent against the US dollar on Monday,...

FAO Report: Africa Struggling to Meet Food Security, Nutrition Goals

FAO's latest report highlights Africa's failure to meet food security and nutrition goals, with millions unable to afford a healthy diet.

Tinubu Won’t Use Religion and Ethnicity to Divide Nigeria, SGF Says Politics

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will not exploit religion and ethnicity to divide the country,...

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Drop to Lowest Level in Six Years

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing a severe foreign exchange crisis as its external...

Nigeria Aims to Double Coconut Production by 2025, Eyeing Economic Growth

Federal Government's plans to boost Nigeria's coconut production could place the country among the top global producers, fostering economic and cultural growth

EFCC Boss Urges Civil Society to Join Anti-Corruption Crusade

The head of Nigeria's anti-graft agency, Ola Olukoyede, has called on civil society organisations...

EFCC Boss Urges Civil Society to Join Anti-Corruption Crusade

The head of Nigeria's anti-graft agency, Ola Olukoyede, has called on civil society organisations...

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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.