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55 Years of Win-Win: Nigeria and China’s Growing Partnership

Daily Dispatch February 5, 2026

By Raphael Oni February 10, 2026, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria-China relations, as the two countries celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties. Over the years, their partnership has blossomed into a comprehensive strategic cooperation, with China emerging as one of Nigeria’s

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Nigeria to Harness Gas Resources to Power Africa’s Growth — Ojulari

Daily Dispatch February 5, 2026

Nigeria is positioning natural gas as the cornerstone of its energy transition and industrialisation strategy, with plans to leverage its vast gas reserves to drive Africa’s economic growth and improve electricity access across the continent. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the […]

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Ojulari: Reopening PH refinery was costly mistake for Nigeria

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2026

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has admitted that the reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery resulted in significant financial losses, describing the move as an inefficient use of public funds due to the company’s limited capacity to operate refineries profitably. Ojulari made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at […]

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FG signs MoU with six professional bodies to train 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion

Daily Dispatch February 2, 2026

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six professional bodies to train 10 million Nigerians nationwide on financial inclusion and literacy, with a strong focus on youths and women. The programme, which was officially flagged off on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is being implemented through the Office of the […]

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Oil discovery at Eba: Ogun Govt reaffirms jurisdiction, cites legal, historical evidence

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, dismissing claims from some quarters in Ondo State as misleading and capable of triggering avoidable communal tension. The clarification follows public debates and a motion sponsored by Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo, representing Ilaje Federal

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Presidency: Nigeria on recovery path as Tinubu targets $1tn economy

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Presidency has reaffirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu set a bold goal from the outset of his administration to expand Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by the year 2030, maintaining that the nation is steadily emerging from the impact of ongoing economic reforms. Speaking at a media engagement in Abuja over the weekend, the […]