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Reps fault NUPRC, NMDPRA over non-compliance with PIA decommissioning rules
 The investigation is scrutinising companies’ Decommissioning and Abandonment (D&A) plans, the adequacy of their financial provisions, including the establishment of escrow accounts, and the robustness of regulatory oversight by NUPRC and NMDPRA.
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Fresh twist as NLC threatens nationwide Protest, details emrge
 On Monday, december 8, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) threatened the Presidnet Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government with a nationwide protest. 
Legit.NG - 
UK-funded climate-smart agric programme transforming Nigeria’s livestock
 The initiative was part of a broader effort to support key agricultural value chains like rice, maize, and sorghum, aimed to make vaccines more accessible... 
Nigerian Tribune - 
PDP Convention: Court delists INEC from suit, adjourns till Jan 26
 An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, has struck out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from a suit challenging the eligibility of the
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Cedi slips amid seasonal heat; one dollar equals GH¢12.20
 The Ghana cedi slipped amid seasonal heat over the last two weeks.  Over the past two weeks, the local currency experienced modest depreciation pressures against the major trading currencies, driven mainly by seasonal demand and cautious foreign exchange support from the central bank. In the interbank market, the US dollar Ghana cedi pair closed the […] 
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CPC: US congressman meets Tiv, Catholic leaders, pledges support
 US Congressman Riley Moore meets Tiv and Catholic leaders in Nigeria, pledging support and discussing US-Nigeria security cooperation with top officials.

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FIRS: Adedeji Saved Nigeria $18bn Fleeced Through Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows -CSOs
 ABUJA – A coalition of civil society organisations has said the ingenuity of the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS, Zacch Adedeji saves Nigeria $18 billion hitherto fleeced…
The post FIRS: Adedeji Saved Nigeria $18bn Fleeced Through Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows -CSOs appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 
Independent Newspapers - 
Yirenkyi-Addo wins ‘Deloitte CEO Impact Award’
 An Associate Director, Tax and Regulatory, at Deloitte, Gilbert Yirenkyi-Addo, has won the 2025 Deloitte Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Impact Award. At the same time, a Manager, Tax and Regulatory, Theresa Somuah, also of Deloitte Ghana, was a runner up with two others in the Africa region. They were selected out of 211 talented Deloitte […] 
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Tinubu meets six APC governors
 President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.
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BusinessMetrics rates NUPRC high on PIA implementation, transparency, investor confidence
 Independent industry performance evaluator, BusinessMetrics, has said the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is making sustained progress in implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), with reforms that are boosting
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The Nation - 
Eric Chelle reportedly set to drop top Super Eagles striker ahead of AFCON 2025
 Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has reportedly dropped striker Tolu Arokodare from his squad for AFCON 2025, with final squad submissions due soon 
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Watch trending video of moment Nigerian lady broke her savings box after long time
 A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady opened her savings box. Netizens reacted massively to the post on TikTok. 
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Ofeimun, Salami listed for honour at 20th Anniversary of WSCIJ
 Odia Ofeimun, poet and political scientist, will be celebrated for his lifetime of contributions to Nigerian journalism, literature, and public discourse.
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Terrorism: Agbese dismisses allegations against Buratai as baseless, politically motivated
 Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations linking former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), to terrorism financing, describing them as
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My family inspired me into music, says Rave
 Afrobeats singer Pwafukadi Sunday, popularly known as Rave, says his family’s deep-rooted love for music laid the foundation for his journey into the industry, adding that the genre has a
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Salah a ‘disgrace’ for Liverpool outburst: Carragher
 Salah is a two-time Premier League champion with Liverpool and has also won the Champions League during his iconic eight-year spell at Anfield.
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Oyo Govt Lauds PEPVAN At 10th Anniversary, Promises Stronger Partnership
 KAZEEM AWOJOODU Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s event industry, describing the Professional Event Planners and Vendors Association of Nigeria (PEPVAN) as a critical partner…
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‘I am not weak’ says Slot, but Salah could return
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority. 
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World Bank’s new outcome bond supports clean cooking initiative in Ghana
 The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD has priced its latest outcome bond, a US$200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond maturing on 31st March 2032. The bond aims to make cleaner cooking accessible to more than one million people in Ghana. Under the terms of the bond, an amount equivalent to some […] 
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Gov Yusuf bags 2025 NEAPS award
 Kano Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in 
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Political Parties Re-Elect Mgbudem As IPAC National Secretary
 Political parties and members of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Monday iterated their confidence in the political advisory body with the reelection of Accord Party`s National Chirman, Barr…
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Independent Newspapers - 
NACOC nabs 3 in connection with 1,158kg suspected cocaine shipment to Belgium
 The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 1,158-kilogram consignment of a substance suspected to be cocaine, shipped from Ghana to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium. 
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‘Certiorari is not stay of execution’: Amaliba defends Parliament’s notification on Kpandai vacancy
 Former Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has clarified that a certiorari application filed at the Supreme Court does not prevent Parliament from acting on a court-ordered vacancy, insisting that such an application does not amount to a stay of execution. 
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Lady gifts needy woman N50k, shows how much she received less than 2 hours later
 A lady received an unexpected credit alert after gifting a needy woman N50k for her business, considering it a testimony as she received five times the amount. 
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FULL LIST: 82 newly approved, fully licensed BDCs
 See the complete list of 82 newly licensed BDCs approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Verify the status of operators before transacting.

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Salah a ‘disgrace’ for Liverpool outburst – Carragher
 Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher labelled Mohamed Salah “a disgrace” on Monday after the Egypt star’s stunning outburst at Reds boss Arne Slot. Salah said he had been “thrown under a bus” and had no relationship with Slot after he
The post Salah a ‘disgrace’ for Liverpool outburst – Carragher appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 
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Niger schoolchildren: We must account for all victims, Tinubu charges security forces
 "Tinubu equally charged the security agencies to ensure the swift release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers ... 
Nigerian Tribune - 
PPEC Fashions Modality For Conflict Prevention, Solution In Niger Delta
 BOLU-OLU ESHO A nongovernmental organization, Precious Pertals Empowerment Centre(PPEC) has organised a workshop where experts in conflict resolution reflected on the root causes of misunderstandings and offered practical suggestions for…
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Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability, peace
 Senator Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening the strong partnership between both nations and working together to advance peace, stability, security, and prosperity across the West African region.
The post Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability, peace appeared first on Vanguard News. 
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LASWA, NIWA Step Up Joint Safety, Security Measures On Lagos Waterways For Festive Season
 OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have announced strengthened safety and security measures across Lagos waterways to ensure safe and seamless…
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Ex-presidential aide hails Tinubu, Akpabio over ambassadorial nomination
 Former presidential aide Ita Enang praises President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio for his recent ambassadorial nomination, calling for state unity.

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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu steps In as Fubara battles Assembly defections
 Governor Nwifuru’s earlier discussion was also private, but it is believed to have focused on issues like development and security concerns affecting his region. 
P.M. News - 
Olatinwo bags award of excellence in administration from SOGON
 Former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Professor AbdulWaheed Olatinwo, has described the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Nigeria as one of the best in the world. He affirmed this while being conferred with
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32% of Ebonyi children malnourished – UNICEF
 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday revealed that 32 per cent of children under five years in the state are stunted as of 2024, according to the National Demographic and Health Survey, raising alarms over the rate of
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EPL: You’ve not won AFCON – Carragher slams Salah
 Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has continued his war of words with Mohamed Salah, claiming he was always seen as the player who failed at Chelsea before arriving at Anfield. Carragher was responding to Salah’s latest interview, in which he claimed the club was putting him under the bus over their poor run of form. The […]
EPL: You’ve not won AFCON – Carragher slams Salah 
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