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OPEC: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Fell 10% To 1.31m bpd In February

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Nigeria’s crude oil production declined by 10% to 1.31 million barrels per day in February, according to OPEC. Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to 1.31 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) data. But Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reduced...

World Glaucoma Day: Fubara Urges Rivers Residents To Prioritise Eye Health

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges residents to undergo glaucoma screening to prevent avoidable blindness. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to prioritise eye health and undergo regular screening for glaucoma in order to prevent avoidable loss of sight. Fubara made the call in...

Nigerian Air Force Destroys Four Terrorists’ Gun Trucks In Sambisa Strike

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Nigerian Air Force destroys four terrorists’ gun trucks during intelligence-led air interdiction operation in Sambisa Forest. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed four terrorists’ gun trucks and several logistics assets during a precision air interdiction operation in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State.The operation was carried out by...

Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Military Hardware To Boost Anti-Terror Operations

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

President Tinubu approves fresh military equipment procurement as security forces intensify operations against insurgents and terrorist groups nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has approved the procurement of additional military hardware to strengthen the Armed Forces of Nigeria in their ongoing campaign against insurgency and terrorism across the country. The Minister of...

Julius Berger demonstrates commitment to CSR as Academy graduates 36

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Tuesday, proudly demonstrated its unflinching commitment to being socially responsible when the leading engineering construction company’s Academy marked the successful completion of its Batch 2025 Vocational Training Programme with the graduation of 36 trainees across key technical disciplines, including carpentry, masonry, and plumbing. The initiative underscores...

International Women Day: NSITF Boss Bags TUC Award of Excellence.

NewsDeskNgMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

The Trade Union Congress Nigeria Women Commission has presented the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to women development and commitment to gender equity. Presenting the Award of Excellence at...

Ini Ememobong: PDP Pursuing Reconciliation While Maintaining Strong Opposition Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Ini Ememobong says PDP reconciling rival factions, safeguarding opposition identity, and preparing viable candidates for 2027 elections. People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Fractional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong asserted that the Faction is actively pursuing reconciliation talks within the party while stressing that it will remain a strong opposition ahead of...

Nigeria Records Lowest Petrol Imports As Dangote Refinery Dominates Supply

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Nigeria’s petrol imports fell sharply in February as Dangote Refinery drove domestic supply, meeting about 92% of market demand. Nigeria recorded its lowest petrol import levels in February 2026 as domestic refining led largely by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery accounted for the overwhelming share of fuel supplied to the local...

Court Bars Aiyedatiwa From Seeking Another Term In Ondo

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Federal High Court rules Ondo governor cannot seek another term, citing constitutional eight-year tenure limit. A Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has restrained Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from seeking another term in office, ruling that allowing him to contest again would violate the constitutional limit on tenure. Delivering judgment...

Ghana Approves Cannabis Cultivation For Industrial, Medicinal Use, Opens Licensing To Companies

NewsDeskNgMar 12, 2026March 12, 20260

Ghana legalises cannabis farming for industrial and medicinal use, opening licensing process to companies after parliamentary approval nationwide. Ghana has formally legalised the cultivation of Cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes after lawmakers approved the policy framework allowing licensed companies to engage in regulated production. The decision follows approval by...