NEWS

China Approves RMB 200m Grant for Nigeria

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

China has announced a RMB 200 million grant to Nigeria to support the implementation of development projects agreed upon by the two governments, in a fresh demonstration of Beijing’s expanding economic partnership with Abuja. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Chinese Ambassador to

NEWS

Prof. Jega to lead conversation on the future of Nigerian leadership

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, will headline the inaugural We Care Leadership Conference on 20 August 2026, bringing his distinguished experience in governance, democracy and institutional leadership to a national conversation on youth innovation and nation-building. Convened by the WeCare Centre for Community Awareness and Empowerment Initiative, the

BUSINESS NEWS

Tinubu Vows to Revive Nigeria’s Refineries After Structural Reset

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that Nigeria’s refineries will be revived and repositioned to operate profitably, saying the Federal Government will undertake a comprehensive review and restructuring of the facilities. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja when he received the national executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers

NEWS

“There is a need to link Osun State to the centre” – Akpabio

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has assured residents of Osun State that adequate security measures have been deployed to guarantee a peaceful, free and credible governorship election on Saturday. Akpabio, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Osogbo, called on voters to come out en […]

Politics

Ogun 2027: Abiodun Welcomes OGD, Kashamu Allies into APC Fold

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has welcomed members of the Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) political family and the Buruji Kashamu political group into the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their decision as a significant step towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Abiodun received the groups at […]

BUSINESS

Deep Offshore Incentive Order to Accelerate Investment, Production Growth — Ojulari

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the Federal Government’s signing of the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, describing the policy as a major reform capable of attracting fresh investments and boosting Nigeria’s crude oil production. The NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo