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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have renewed efforts to enhance regulatory efficiency and foster investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, signalling a new era of cooperation between the two agencies. A statement signed by Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic Communication at NUPRC, confirmed that the renewed collaboration was formalised during a meeting held at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, January 8, 2026. At the meeting, both agencies agreed to work more closely, nominating representatives from each organisation to address and resolve regulatory bottlenecks…

Senegal have defeated Mali 1–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals in Tangier, booking their place in the tournament’s semi-finals. Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye netted the only goal in the 27th minute of the game. Mali’s hope were dashed when Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma got a red card in the added minutes from the first half after receiving a second yellow. The lone goal in the tightly contested West African derby came in a match that saw Senegal continue their impressive run in Morocco. The win extends Senegal’s dominant record against Mali — the Lions of Teranga are unbeaten in…

The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State, has officially reached a historic milestone with the commencement of its maiden academic session. In a statement released by the university management on Friday, the institution invited qualified candidates to participate in its first-ever 2025/2026 Post-UTME online screening exercise, marking the official take-off of the Federal institution in Oyo State. Reflecting on the significance of the event, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olaniyi Babayemi, stated, “This admission exercise is a landmark step for Nigeria’s educational sector, as we set out to build a science-based center of excellence…

These AI projects include Prometheus, the first of several supercluster computing systems, which is expected to come online in New Albany, Ohio, sometime this year. Meta is funding the construction of new nuclear reactors as part of the agreements, the first of which may come online “as early as 2030.” These announcements are part of Meta’s ongoing goal to support its future AI operations with nuclear energy, having previously signed a deal with Constellation to revive an aging nuclear power plant last year.Financial information for the agreements hasn’t been released, but Meta says that it will “pay the full costs…

BNY, a financial services company that traces its roots back to one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States, launched tokenized bank deposits for its institutional clients on Friday.Tokenized bank deposits are onchain cash balances or depositor claims against a bank. BNY will issue the tokenized bank deposits on an in-house permissioned blockchain network, according to an announcement from the company. The differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchain networks. Source: CointelegraphThe onchain deposits will be used to support collateral and margin requirements, with additional functionality in the future, BNY said, adding:“As global financial markets shift towards an always-on…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Paris Hilton is on a mission to deliver rich mom style through glamorous outerwear all winter long. During her most recent outing, Hilton sported a luxe jacket style that made Us do a double take. Earlier this week, Hilton styled an expensive-looking leather coat with fluffy fur trim along the collar and sleeves while out in New York City. This wasn’t the first time Hilton styled this eye-catching jacket. Last month, she layered the cozy jacket over a vibrant pink…

A former chairman, the Unity Bar Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja, Afam Okeke, has called for synergy and intelligence-sharing among security agencies, to curb the menace of the ’one chance’ syndicates in Abuja. Mr Okeke made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines during a press conference organised by International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch. The press conference by FIDA was to condemn and draw the attention of relevant authorities to the gruesome murder of their colleague Mediatrix Chigbo by suspected one chance criminal operators. The…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who perfects His light even if the disbelievers detest it, and who manifests His religion even if the polytheists oppose it. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone with no partner, and that Muḥammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and all his companions. To Proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Injustice and oppression are the most heinous crimes plaguing and destroying human societies today. The misuse of power in the…

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković says the Fennecs have the quality and mindset to extend their unbeaten run against Nigeria at the AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash in Morocco. Petković made the remarks during a pre-match press conference in Marrakech on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Algeria will face Nigeria in a decisive AFCON 2025 encounter at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, with both sides targeting qualification. Saturday’s encounter will be the 25th senior meeting between the two sides, with Algeria holding a slight historical edge, while Nigeria famously triumphed on penalties in Morocco at the 1988…

An energy accountability organisation has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the reconciliation and removal of certain Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) legacy balances from the Federation Account was unconstitutional or detrimental to states and local governments. At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Centre for Energy Governance and Public Finance Accountability (CEGPFA) described the allegations as misleading, arguing that they failed to reflect the historical, legal and fiscal context of the disputed figures. The group’s Executive Director, Dr Julius Osagie Eromonsele, explained that the balances were…