Nigeria exported an estimated 182.2 million barrels of crude oil worth N24.02tn in the first half of 2026, as elevated international oil prices lifted the value of the country’s crude shipments despite concerns over inadequate feedstock for domestic refineries. The PUNCH analysis of crude oil production and export data from January to June 2026 showed…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has pledged to advocate for increased budgetary allocation to the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme following the outstanding performance of its 2025 cohort. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the 2025 batch of scholars at Coventry…
The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over N70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday took a drastic disciplinary action against members of his Executive Council, reportedly locking out and suspending Commissioners who arrived late for the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting at Government House, Uyo. Sources at the Government House said the Governor, who is known for his emphasis…
His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, is set to empower 4500 youths across the 18 Local Government Areas through the Cross River State Youth Development Summit & Empowerment, coordinated by the Office of the SSA Youth Development, Dr. Julius Obanghe Kijuo, KSJI. Dr. Kijuo, who led a high-level delegation…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to prioritise early detection of lung cancer and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce the burden of the disease in the country. Mrs Soludo made the call in a statement…
By Ovat Abeng The leadership of Manufacturer Association of Nigeria (MAN), South East zone, has expressed extremely worried over high cost of electricity supply to members across the zone. The MAN Chairman, South East Zone, Lady Adaora Ogochukwu Chukwudozie, who expressed the dissatisfaction on behalf of the Association while speaking to Journalists shortly after a…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has celebrated her 56th birthday with a renewed commitment to compassionate service, lifting the less privilege and making every opportunity count. In a personally signed statement released on Friday, Soludo expressed gratitude to God for His unfailing love, to her family, friends, as those…
By JOF Media The Joseph Ogogo Foundation (JOF) has successfully concluded its third humanitarian intervention outreach in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, extending healthcare services, essential relief materials and renewed hope to hundreds of residents in one of the state’s rural communities. The outreach, which attracted an overwhelming reception from beneficiaries and…
The federal government has announced plans to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027. Joseph Tegbe, the minister of power, announced the plan during a media interactive session on Friday, while speaking on the power sector debt. He said the subsidy will be gradually removed, but noted that Nigerians will not be…
