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PTDF Begins Screening 2,102 Applicants for PhD Scholarship Programme Nationwide 0
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- April 14, 2026
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on Monday began interviews for 2,102 applicants for the Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) scholarship programme. The programme seeks to build high-level, specialised human capital for Nigeria’s oil, gas, and broader energy sector. It does this by sponsoring Nigerians to undertake advanced research in
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PETROAN Urges FG to Reinstate Import Licences, Pushes for Competitive Downstream Market 0
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- April 14, 2026
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed its call for a more competitive downstream petroleum sector, urging the federal government to immediately reinstate petrol import licences as a way to stabilise prices and ensure energy security. The association said its position aligns with recent recommendations by the World Bank, which
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NDLEA Intercepts 7,245kg Cannabis in Two Trucks, Arrests Five Suspects in Edo 0
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- April 14, 2026
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in tracking suppliers of skunk cannabis in the Edo North of the state. The command said on Monday that in an intelligence led operation, its operatives intercepted two trucks laden with 7,245 kilogrammes of skunk cannabis and the
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12 Years After Chibok Abduction, 89 Girls Still Missing as MMF Warns of Growing Neglect 0
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- April 14, 2026
12 years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as waning accountability and global attention to the tragedy. In a statement marking the anniversary of the April 14, 2014 abduction by Boko Haram, the foundation disclosed that 89 of the girls
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Minister Bello Matawalle: A Strategic Bridge in National Security and Political Stability 0
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- April 13, 2026
In the intricate landscape of Nigeria’s governance and security architecture, certain leaders distinguish themselves not merely by the offices they occupy, but by the depth of their engagement, the clarity of their vision, and their commitment to national unity. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, continues to exemplify this rare
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Nigerian Air Force Investigates Alleged Civilian Casualties in Yobe–Borno Border Airstrikes 0
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- April 13, 2026
The Nigerian Air Force has launched an investigation into allegations of civilian casualties following an airstrike conducted on 11 April 2026 in the Jilli axis along the Yobe–Borno border. The Air Force said the operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, was based on credible intelligence targeting Boko Haram insurgents operating in the area. However,
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