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Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project

The Senate has approved $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the...

Senate gives NNPC April 29 deadline to explain N210trn audit queries

The Senate, through its Committee on Public Accounts, has given the management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) up till April 29, 2026,...

Why I’m contesting for senatorial seat – Onuigbo

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says he wants to become senator to contribute his quota to...

Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The Senate has called for provision of special funding for Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle erosion, flooding and other environmental challenges across the...

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for NMDPRA, NUPRC board nominees

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...

Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Saidu Mohammed and Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive officers of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies. While Eyesan was...

Minister, CAPPA, CISLAC, others back Senate’s move to review, earmark SSB Tax

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders working in public health have rallied the Senate...

Bill to establish oil and gas hospital in Delta passes 2nd reading in Senate

The Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking an act to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta State. This...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...