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NUPRC Chief Sees Opportunity in Nigeria’s Upstream Revival

Nigeria’s new upstream regulator says clear rules, collaboration, and technology will unlock investment and raise oil and gas output under the Petroleum Industry Act.
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UNN Names Chimamanda Adichie Visiting Professor

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is strengthening academic excellence by appointing Chimamanda Adichie and other global scholars as visiting professors.
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19 Kidnapped as Gunmen Target Rivers Students and Imo Bus

Gunmen abduct Rivers university students and seize a passenger bus in Imo as lawmakers demand stronger federal action.
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Fubara Cancels ₦134bn CCECC Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

Governor Fubara cancels CCECC’s ₦134bn secretariat project in Rivers State and directs the refund of ₦20bn paid to the firm.
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Fubara Says He No Longer Desires to Return as Governor

Suspended Rivers State Governor Fubara says he doesn't wish to return to office and asks his supporters to avoid worsening the political crisis.
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Rivers State Fails to Publish Budget Report Under Sole Administrator Ibas

KEY POINTS Rivers State has not published its Q1 2025 budget performance report—the first...
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Rivers Crisis Deepens as Sole Administrator Ibas Snubs Emergency Rule Hearing

KEY POINTS Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers State, failed to appear for a...
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Party Files N20B Suit Against Tinubu, Others Over Rivers Emergency Rule

BOOT Party sues President Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers state. They seek N20 billion for the disruption caused to local government elections.
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Rivers Demands Refund of N300m Hosting Rights from NBA

Rivers State demands a refund of N300 million hosting rights from NBA after relocating its Annual General Conference to Enugu
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Former Rivers Governor Accuses Wike of Fueling Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Former Governor Ada George accuses Wike of instigating Rivers crisis after failed...
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Court to Hear Suit Against Tinubu, Ibas on April 10

A suit against President Tinubu and Vice Admiral Ibas concerning the suspension of Rivers' Governor and the appointment of a Sole Administrator will be heard on April 10.
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Ibas Cancels All Tenders, Orders Refund to Contractors

Ibas has cancelled job tenders from Governor Fubara’s tenure, he ordered MDAs to refund contractor fees.
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Fubara Vows Rivers Will Rise Stronger Amid Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara predicts the state will emerge strengthened from its...
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Ijaw Leaders Call for Wike’s Suspension Over Ethnic Remarks

Ijaw leaders call for the suspension of Wike over ethnic remarks, demanding fair representation and justice for their people
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NUPRC Chief Sees Opportunity in Nigeria’s Upstream Revival

Nigeria’s new upstream regulator says clear rules, collaboration, and technology will unlock investment and raise oil and gas output under the Petroleum Industry Act.
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UNN Names Chimamanda Adichie Visiting Professor

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is strengthening academic excellence by appointing Chimamanda Adichie and other global scholars as visiting professors.
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Transport Fares Rise in October as Okada Costs Surge

Transport fares rose across Nigeria in October, led by sharp increases in motorcycle travel, as inflationary pressures continue to strain household budgets.
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...

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