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FG Empower 200 Youths With Vocational, Startup Tools

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Federal Government has restrategised to empower 200 youths in Oyo State with vocational skills and start-up tools under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy ,NPRGS. Coordinated by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education ,OSSAP-TVEE, the programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, marketable skills and tools to pursue entrepreneurship and build sustainable livelihoods. Scheduled to commence next week, the pilot project which begins with the South-West , would be replicated across the six geopolitical zones to expand access to skills, tools and livelihood opportunities. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education ,TVEE, Dr Abiola Arogundade said on Tuesday in Abuja, that the beneficiaries would receive training in three tracks such as Graphics/Artificial Intelligence ,AI, Makeup and Fashio...
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Fuel Stations: NMDPRA Threatens To Revoke License Over Under-dispensing

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has threatened to revoke the operational license of fuel stations caught under-dispensing petroleum products, compelling the regulator to order immediate checks and calibration of fuel dispensers nationwide. This was even as the Commission mandated retail outlets nationwide to immediately calibrate and verify their fuel dispensers and totalisers, warning that outlets caught under-dispensing petroleum products risk sanctions. The NMDPRA issued the directive via its official X handle on Tuesday in Abuja, describing the act as a serious breach of consumer trust.  It said: “The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has observed incidents of under-dispensing of petroleum products at retail outlets nationwide. The Authority views this as a serious breach of consumer trust that will not be tolerated. “To safeguard the interests of consumers, all retail outlet o...
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Electricity Shortfall: APWEN Advocates Sustainable Energy Solutions

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja In a bid to address electricity shortfall, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN, has called on the Federal Government to embrace sustainable energy solutions. President of APWEN, Chinyere Igwegbe stated this at its 2026 International Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, with the theme: "Designing Adaptive Systems: Engineering Energy, Building Net-Zero, Delivering Tomorrow’s Infrastructure." Making a case for innovative approaches to infrastructure development across the country, Igwegbe harped on the need for stronger collaboration among the stakeholders.  She noted that the theme is timely as climate change, energy transition, rapid urbanisation and emerging technologies continue to reshape engineering practice and influence infrastructure planning across Nigeria and Africa. The President argued that the current infrastructure should not only serve present needs but also respond ...
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FG Challenges African Countries To Revamp Indigenous Companies

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Heineken Lokpobiri The Federal Government has challenged African countries to revamp indigenous companies and retain greater value from their natural resources while strengthening the energy sectors. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received a  delegation from the Republic of Congo, led by its Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mr Steve Onanga, on a working visit to understudy Nigeria’s local content development. He assured that Nigeria would share its experience in local content development to fast-track the development of indigenous capacity in Congo and increase value retention from petroleum resources. “If Nigeria can do it, I believe Congo can do it. Nigeria believes that the solution to Africa’s energy poverty largely rests with Africans developing their own capacity and resources,” he said. He stated that Nigeria had more than 20 to 30 competent indigenous service comp...
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NEPZA Fumes Against Illegal Importation Of Containers

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, has threatened tough actions against the allegations of illegal importation of containers into Free Trade Zones, cautioning operators against flagrant violation of the rules of engagement. This was even as the Agency vowed to embark on tighter enforcement measures like intensified inspections, closer scrutiny of documentation, coordinated action with partner enforcement agencies and full application of penalties provided under the law. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi said on Wednesday in Abuja, that the free trade zone's operating licence is a legal instrument of obligation and a foundation for maintaining a fair and transparent global marketplace. He said: “Effective immediately, the Authority is tightening its enforcement posture against the allegations of illegal importation of containers into our controlled spaces. “Operators who circumvent law...
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President Directs Emergency Restoration Of Critical Road Infrastructure

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed emergency restoration of critical road infrastructure across the country, emphasising the need to protect road users from unnecessary delay and safeguard livelihoods.  Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi stated this during the inauguration of ‘Operation Rescue Benin -Asaba Expressway’ at Benin City, Edo State. He informed that the Federal Government’s emergency intervention on the Benin–Asaba Highway under the Ministry’s ‘Operation Rescue’ initiative, is aimed at restoring safe, smooth, and uninterrupted movement along the critical corridor. The Benin–Asaba Highway is a strategic Federal Highway that commenced at AIF Roundabout in Benin City, Edo State, and terminates at Summit Junction in Asaba, Delta State, with a distance of 125km. It was concessioned to the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company, BAECC, by the immediate past administration but the handing over of the site was performed by the p...
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Regulatory Alignment, Data Sovereignty Critical For Africa’s Digital Space

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has listed regulatory alignment, data sovereignty and trust as three fundamental pillars critical for securing Africa’s digital space and creating an enabling environment to support sustainable digital development. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji disclosed this on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA 81, with the theme: “Securing the Digital Frontier: Regulatory Alignment, Data Sovereignty, and Trust as Catalysts for Future Readiness.” The event, which assembled stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges in shaping Africa’s digital economy, highlighted Africa as a continent with significant potential to thrive in the digital century. Olatunji stated that critical gaps must be addressed to fully realise the potentials in Africa, calling for stronger regulatory alignment, data sovereignty and trust as critic...
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