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South-West, South-South… Regions With Highest Majority Investors In Nigeria’s Oil Industry

The oil and gas industry is a vital revenue contributor to the Nigerian economy, contributing 3.97 percent to the total real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Some of the major investors in the industry come from

July 31, 2025

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Diaspora Group Protests Against Alleged Marginalisation Of South-East In CBN Directorship Appointment

The umbrella body of South-East Socio-cultural Associations in the diaspora has decried the alleged marginalisation of the South-East region in the appointment of directors at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The group, which is a coalition of South-East socio-cultural associations in

April 7, 2025

Lagos Police To Restrict Movement On Saturday For LG Elections

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PSC Threatens Dismissal Of Erring Police Officers As Human Rights Violations Rise In South-East

Chairman of the Nigeria Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu, has condemned rising cases of human rights violations perpetrated by police officers in South East, and threatened that the Commission would initiate disciplinary actions against erring officers, which could lead to

February 22, 2025

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South East Development Commission Eyes $200bn Economy By 2035

South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has set an ambitious target of growing the South-east economy to $200 billion by 2035. The Commission said this is in line with President Bola Tinubu Administration’s goal to increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $1 trillion

February 13, 2025

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Enugu-Onitsha Expressway: Works Minister Tasks MTN On Paying N15bn Monthly To Contractors

Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, has demanded that MTN should commit to paying contractors handling the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway a minimum of N15 billion every month for the next 10 months to fast track the completion of the project. The minister said

February 2, 2025

Victor Umeh, Senator representing Anambra Central senatorial district; Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas); Mark Okoye, MD/CEO, South East Development Commission (SEDC); Sylvester Okonkwo, Executive Director, Corporate Services, SEDC.

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South-east Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Exclusion: A Legacy Of Marginalisation

… Senator Umeh Asks Relevant Questions The exclusion of Southeast Nigeria from the nation’s high-pressure gas pipeline infrastructure has raised significant concerns among stakeholders, highlighting issues of regional equity and economic development. Despite the region’s substantial natural gas reserves and its status

January 19, 2025

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Public Stop-and-Search By Security Agencies: Why DSS, Police And Others Must Adopt Modern Checks

Recently, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, criticised the Department of State Services (DSS) for their manual bag checks at airports, asserting that such practices cause unnecessary delays and inconvenience for travellers. He emphasised the need for reforms to streamline security processes

December 11, 2024

HURIWA Condemns Security Agencies Clampdown On Media, Protesters

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HURIWA Decries Governors’ Inaction As Sit-at-home Grounds Activities In South-East

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over the ongoing enforcement of sit-at-home order in the South-East region, despite no clear directive from any specific group. The human rights group condemned the exercise which has paralysed businesses, schools,

October 22, 2024

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Again, South-east Economy Grounded As IPOB Faction Imposes Sit-at-home

Economic activities in South-east Nigeria have again been grounded as residents stayed indoors in compliance with a 2 two-day sit-at-home order issued by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Streets and major roads in different cities across the region

October 22, 2024

Air Peace Expands Regional Network, Begins Abidjan, Cotonou Flights Jan 22

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Air Peace Replies Allegation Of Favouring Northerners Against South-easterners In Ticket Pricing

Air Peace on Monday debunked claims in some quarters that it was extorting South-easterners with air fares, stressing that those behind the allegations are not considering how the airline fare system works and the interplay of market factors that determine pricing at

December 18, 2023

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South-West, South-South… Regions With Highest Majority Investors In Nigeria’s Oil Industry

Diaspora Group Protests Against Alleged Marginalisation Of South-East In CBN Directorship Appointment

PSC Threatens Dismissal Of Erring Police Officers As Human Rights Violations Rise In South-East

South East Development Commission Eyes $200bn Economy By 2035

Enugu-Onitsha Expressway: Works Minister Tasks MTN On Paying N15bn Monthly To Contractors

South-east Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Exclusion: A Legacy Of Marginalisation

Public Stop-and-Search By Security Agencies: Why DSS, Police And Others Must Adopt Modern Checks

HURIWA Decries Governors’ Inaction As Sit-at-home Grounds Activities In South-East

Again, South-east Economy Grounded As IPOB Faction Imposes Sit-at-home

Air Peace Replies Allegation Of Favouring Northerners Against South-easterners In Ticket Pricing

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