Appointment of Dangote Executive as NMDPRA Boss Sparks Conflict of Interest Debate
The nomination of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has triggered fresh debate over regulatory independence, following revelations of his long-standing executive ties to Dangote Industries.
President Bola...
For many Nigerians, local governments exist only on paper. Their names appear on signboards, election posters and official documents, but their presence is rarely felt in daily life.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Saidu Mohammed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), just four months after his appointment.