Oil industry advocates are blasting Democratic proposals to hike taxes on major oil companies, arguing that they would punish shareholders without lowering fuel prices. Pro-oil advocates say congressional Democrats’ recent legislative push would punish investors in oil and gas companies without providing relief at the pump. Instead, they argue the higher tax burden would discourage…
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja More than 80 young Nigerians smiled home with startup grants and leadership certificates on Friday as the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, empowered them under the maiden Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) 2026. The week-long residential fellowship, fully sponsored by Abdullahi through the DAM…
The Uburu Traditional Rulers Council in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has announced a community-wide spiritual cleansing exercise, declaring a dawn-to-dusk curfew across the community, weeks after the controversial death of a young woman, Mary Habila, at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The announcement, contained in a public…
Chelsea are set to announce a new contract for youngster Shim Mheuka at Stamford Bridge before he embarks on a loan for the 2026/27 season, as reported by football.london. The 18-year-old forward has less than a year remaining on his current contract, with an option for an additional year, but sources indicate that the striker…
The Senate has commenced moves to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and about 40 other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to appear before its Committee on Finance over alleged failures to account for government revenues and comply with statutory remittance obligations. The decision followed a motion…
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to summon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and about 40 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) over their alleged failure to honour invitations to explain issues relating to revenue remittances and management of public funds. The decision followed a motion moved by the…
