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

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“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

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Marwa: Drug War Has No End Date, NDLEA Must Stay Relentless

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

…NDLEA honours 274 officers, 18 commands, 19 NGOs, media organisations for anti-drug fight The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has declared that Nigeria’s war against illicit drugs has entered a phase where sustained vigilance, intelligence and resilience are imperative, warning that

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NHRC Warns Hate Speech Could Trigger Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over the growing use of hate speech, intimidation, incitement and divisive rhetoric, warning that unchecked political hostility could plunge Nigeria into violence and chaos ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja, stressing that inflammatory remarks by