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Jigawa: Bola Tinubu Skill Centre Trains 300 Youths, Targets 1,500 Graduates Annually - Official ‎ ‎The Jigawa State Government has said the newly remodelled Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multi-purpose Skills Acquisition Centre in Dutse, the state capital, is currently training 300 youths in 14 vocations as part of efforts to tackle unemployment,...

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.

US, China Disagree Over Refinery Sanctions

The United States and China are in a fresh standoff over sanctions targeting Chinese oil refineries accused of processing Iranian crude, escalating tensions between the two largest economies.

NNPC Signs China Deal to Revive Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a new agreement with two Chinese firms to accelerate the rehabilitation and restart of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, nearly a year after the Port Harcourt plant was shut for maintenance.

Tax Ombud Seeks IMF Support to Boost Dispute Resolution Capacity

The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Nigeria, Dr. John Nwabueze, has called for strategic support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen the country’s tax dispute resolution framework and enhance institutional capacity.

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