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NNPC’s Oil Security Receivables Hit N11.2tn

The disclosure highlights the substantial financial obligations associated with protecting oil and gas infrastructure against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other disruptions, even as NNPC reported higher production and a 33 percent increase in profit after tax.

Hardship: Public Servants Shut Government Offices Nationwide, Begin 3-Day Strike

The warning strike is scheduled to run from Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4, 2026.strike

Nigeria@66: From Reform to Prosperity: Tinubu Promises Cheaper Food, Jobs, Opportunity, Says Poverty Must Go

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the era of economic stabilisation is over and promised a new phase of cheaper food, jobs, industrial growth and wider opportunities, saying his administration must now turn economic reforms into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

FULL TEXT: President Bola Tinubu Address To The Nation on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day

When this Administration assumed office, we resolved to do things differently. We chose to excise the cancer. The reforms that followed were difficult. The side effects were real. Yet, we must never confuse the medicine with the disease.

Nigeria @66: ‘We’ve Crossed the Red Sea’ – Tinubu Rules Out Subsidy Return, Says Season of Prosperity Begins

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has crossed its own “Red Sea” after three years of painful economic reforms, ruling out a return to petrol subsidy and announcing what he described as the beginning of an “age of prosperity” for the country.

Dangote Defends $16bn Lamu Refinery, Blames Marketers, IOCs for Protests 

Nigerian billionaire and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed local petroleum marketers and international oil companies (IOCs) for protests surrounding his proposed $16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya.

Nigeria @66: NLC Rattles FG Over Survival Crisis, Demands Petrol Price Cut, New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rattled the Federal Government over what it described as a worsening survival crisis in the country, demanding an immediate reduction in petrol prices, a nationwide wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

Tinubu Signs Amended Appropriation Bill 2025, Extends Implementation to December

President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, extending the implementation period of the budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026.

2027: If Tinubu Wins, We’ll Quit Politics – Amaechi Tells ADC Leaders

Amaechi gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing the ADC National Women League Conference in Abuja, where he charged party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.

Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp After Tensions With Jorge Jesus

Ronaldo confirmed the decision on Wednesday, saying he had left the national team camp following Jesus' press conference and a conversation with Proença. The announcement comes just hours before Portugal's Nations League meeting with Denmark and marks a dramatic escalation in the situation surrounding the veteran forward.