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Nigeria has signaled renewed openness to increased investment in its offshore oil and gas sector, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost production and attract foreign capital. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving Jagir Baxi, the newly appointed Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of ExxonMobil Nigeria and its affiliates, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited. Tunji-Ojo expressed confidence that ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are strengthening investor confidence and driving a steady rise in Foreign Direct…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to motorists and members of the public against assaulting road safety operatives, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an attack on FRSC personnel in Edo State. The warning was coming in the wake of an incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, involving a patrol team from the RS5.1 Edo Sector Command. According to the Corps, the team had stopped a vehicle over a seat belt…

The Nigeria Revenue Service has announced plans to launch a new digital platform, Rev360, aimed at revolutionizing tax administration in the country. According to a statement released in Abuja on April 15, the platform is scheduled to go live on April 30, 2026, marking a significant shift toward a more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly tax system. The NRS described Rev360 as a next-generation solution designed to usher in “Tax Administration 3.0,” characterized by end-to-end automation, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with taxpayers’ systems. The initiative builds on earlier digital reforms…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reaffirmed its non-partisan stance amid political developments in Ogun State, as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The organization made the clarification following a congratulatory message issued by its Ogun State branch after the emergence of Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a rejoinder dated April 16, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, MURIC acknowledged an “administrative glitch” at its headquarters, which it said led to concerns over the tone…

Former leaders of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have called for a renewed focus on moral values and stronger institutional support for Corps Members, as part of efforts to prepare them for future leadership roles in Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the current Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his Abuja residence, former NYSC Chief Executive, Reverend Peter Okuromade, stressed the need for a moral rebirth among Corps Members. He noted that as role models to younger generations, Corps Members must be grounded in…