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‎FG Rules Out Subsidy Return, Price Controls, Eyes Energy Opportunities Amid Iran Tensions

‎The Federal Government has reiterated its firm stance against the reintroduction of fuel subsidies and the imposition of price controls, signaling a continued commitment to market-driven economic reforms.

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‎FG Rules Out Subsidy Return, Price Controls, Eyes Energy Opportunities Amid Iran Tensions

‎The Federal Government has reiterated its firm stance against the reintroduction of fuel subsidies and the imposition of price controls, signaling a continued commitment to market-driven economic reforms.

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‎FG Rules Out Subsidy Return, Price Controls, Eyes Energy Opportunities Amid Iran Tensions

‎The Federal Government has reiterated its firm stance against the reintroduction of fuel subsidies and the imposition of price controls, signaling a continued commitment to market-driven economic reforms.

Baze University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

Baze University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor, Registrar   Baze University has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor and Registrar following what...

The NEMA Six as Model for Integrity in Civil Service, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman

In recent history, nowhere was this more evident than in the dark cloud that hung over the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) between 2018 and 2024

‎Mining Marshals and the Push to Reclaim Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

‎From the outset, the Mining Marshals were conceived as a specialised enforcement unit in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to tackle illegal mining networks that had become deeply entrenched across several states.

The Making of a Road Safety Doctrine Within the FRSC, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman

The Making of a Road Safety Doctrine Within the FRSC, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman   In public administration, there is a...

Equities Market Slips 0.58% 

The Nigerian equities market closed lower on 5 May 2026, shedding 1,411.37 points to settle at 241,750.15, a 0.58% decline from the previous close, as selling pressure hit large-cap stocks including Wema Bank, MTN, and Aradel. 

Domestic Crude Supply Falls Short in Q1 – NUPRC

Domestic refineries received only 28.5 million barrels of crude oil in Q1 2026, far below the 61.9 million barrels allocated, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).  

Tinubu Courts Investors, Highlights Reform Gains in France

President Bola Tinubu met with global investors in France on Tuesday, seeking to attract capital and highlight Nigeria’s ongoing reforms.  

Reps Approve N479.5bn NCC Budget for 2026

The House of Representatives has approved a ₦479.5bn budget for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the 2026 financial year.  

20,000 Seafarers Stranded as Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz

Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.  

DisCos Improve Efficiency but Lose N8bn Revenue, NERC Reports

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have recorded improved efficiency in February 2026 but still suffered a ₦8bn revenue decline, indicating persistent weaknesses in the sector’s commercial framework.

NNPC Reports ₦276bn Profit After Tax in March

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reported a ₦276bn profit after tax in March 2026, more than doubling February’s earnings, despite persistent pipeline disruptions.
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