The Nigerian Senate has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to account for N210 trillion and has summoned its CEO, Mele Kyari, to appear before a committee.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) reported a 64.67 percent drop in profit after tax to N136 billion in February, down from N385 billion the previous month, despite revenue hitting N2.68 trillion.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital mining technologies to significantly cut production costs and achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day.

Joint committees on Petroleum Resources of the Nigerian National Assembly have dismissed petitions challenging a pipeline surveillance contract and expressed confidence in Tantita Security Services and other agencies.

The Nigerian National Assembly has passed the N68.323 trillion 2026 budget, representing a N9 trillion increase from President Bola Tinubu's initial proposal, following his request for the adjustment.

Violence has erupted in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to advise its citizens to maintain a low profile.

The Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the average price of fuel in Nigeria increased to N1,051.47 per litre in February, a 1.62 percent rise from January.

Gift Oladele, a Nigerian national residing in the UK, has been indicted for the rape of a 19-year-old woman near Wrexham and is scheduled for sentencing in April.

The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the new migration deal with the UK only requires Nigeria to accept its own citizens, not foreign nationals.

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned N3.94 billion in recovered funds to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), marking a successful anti-corruption effort.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged N5.9 billion spent on rebranding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to NNPCL.

A joint operation by Ghanaian law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in cybercrime and human trafficking.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) rescued 73 individuals from abuse and arrested 93 Nigerian nationals, comprising 91 males and 2 females, for alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related breaches.

The Northern Youth Progressive Forum, NYPF, has challenged the claim by the Senate Public Accounts Committee that about ₦210 trillion in the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, was unaccounted for, urging a technical review of the figures. Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Senator Ahmed Wadada, had raised concerns over […] The post Group faults Senate committee’s ₦210tr NNPCL claim— Demands technical review appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Dele Sobowale “Wisdom in people consists of the anticipation of consequences” – Norman Cousins, 1915-1990, Vanguard Book Of Quotations, P274 “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”  Until a few days ago, it would never have crossed my that I could be defending the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, established to foster economic […] The post Executive Order 9 will be counterproductive – 1 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Karnataka High Court acquitted two Nigerian nationals of drug peddling charges but ordered their immediate deportation due to a 10-year overstay in India, citing that protection under Article 22 is not citizen-centric.

The National Assembly amended the National Open University Act in 2017 to align the institution with conventional universities, aiming to remove discriminatory barriers for its over 4,000 law graduates seeking to join the Bar.

The National Assembly has launched an ultra-modern digitalized newsroom to enable real-time monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of legislative news, aiming to enhance transparency and public engagement.

A US court has sentenced Nigerian national Leslie Mba to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a multi-million dollar romance scam and immigration fraud.

Nigeria's National Revenue Service (NRS) is targeting N40.7 trillion in taxes, petroleum royalties, and other mineral revenues for 2026, as the House of Representatives scrutinizes the 2026 revenue projections.

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has intensified its immigration enforcement operations, announcing that 19 more people have been added to the list of Nigerians awaiting deportation from the US. The latest update brings the total number of Nigerian nationals processed for removal to 113 in just the last 21 […] The post 19 additional Nigerians face deportation from US as list grows to 113 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Jasikan Circuit Court has remanded a 50-year-old driver and a 25-year-old Nigerian national on counts of conspiracy and trafficking of narcotics.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested 32-year-old Yusif Dahiru, a Nigerian national, for allegedly engaging in unauthorized waste dumping and extorting money at an illegal site in Accra.

India's BJP party has called for the disqualification of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate. The demand stems from allegations that Nigerian nationals participated in her election rally.

Nigeria's minister has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately implement a measure to cancel the passports of citizens who renounce their Nigerian nationality.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has emphasized the critical role of pipeline security in boosting oil production growth and attracting investor confidence in the country's oil sector.

Three Nigerian nationals who were stranded at a South African airport have been cleared and departed the country following intervention by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

A federal courti has sentenced a Nigerian national, Saheed Sunday Owolabi, to 15 years in prison for his role in a large-scale wire fraud and money laundering scheme targeting victims across the…

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced that the Nigerian National Assembly is developing a decentralized policing framework aimed at strengthening accountability and preventing abuse by the political class.

A US court sentenced a Nigerian national to seven years in prison for his involvement in a $1.2 million business email compromise and money laundering scheme that targeted American business email servers.

A Nigerian national, extradited from South Africa, has been sentenced to 90 months in a US prison for participating in a corporate email server fraud scheme.

A Nigerian national and a Kenyan were arrested in Ruaka, Kiambu County, Kenya, during an intelligence-led operation targeting a narcotics trafficking network.

A Nigerian national has been deported from India after residing illegally in the country for eight years.

A joint security operation involving the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Immigration Service has resulted in the arrest of 12 Nigerian nationals suspected of being involved in organised cyber…

The Nigerian National Assembly is deliberating on the path forward for decentralised policing, with public scepticism focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why' of the reform.

Nigeria's National Assembly is set to resume sessions, with key debates on the establishment of state police to address insecurity and the national budget topping the agenda.

Ms Dabiri-Erewa said the sudden and specific round-up of only Nigerians seemed to be a xenophobic attack on Nigerian nationals. The post NIDCOM condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Senate has issued summons for former heads of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to account for an alleged N210 trillion.

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the release of two Nigerian nationals due to procedural lapses in their arrest, but simultaneously mandated their immediate deportation from India.

A Nigerian national receives a 19-year romance scam jail term in a US federal prison for his part in a $4 million wire fraud and BEC scheme. Read More:…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has pledged support for a Mini-LNG and LCNG project being developed by Portland Gas Limited in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and will supply gas to the facility.

President Bola Tinubu has issued an executive order stopping the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited from deducting management fees and the Frontier Exploration Fund, effectively halting revenue streams worth about N2.076tn.

An APC spokesman stated that the Nigerian National Assembly was realistic about the country's technological limitations regarding real-time electronic transmission of election results in the new act.

Nigeria's National Assembly has outlined key reforms for the Electoral Act 2026, including mandatory e-transmission of results, use of BVAS, and stricter penalties to enhance election integrity.

The Nigerian Senate has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a deadline of April 29 to provide explanations for N210 trillion in audit queries. The demand comes as the Senate seeks accountability for the significant financial discrepancies.

The Nigerian National Assembly has pledged its firm support to the armed forces and security agencies in their efforts to combat terrorists and bandits after an attack in Benisheikh.

A Nigerian national, Esther Obasi, has been arrested by Ghana's Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after viral videos showed her dressed in Ghana Police camouflage and uniform.

Nigeria's National Assembly has expressed support for Tantita's pipeline surveillance contract, dismissing petitions that alleged wrongdoing against the company. Lawmakers warned that terminating the contract could jeopardize recent gains in oil production and security.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is increasing its allocation of crude cargoes to the Dangote oil refinery for May, providing seven cargoes compared to five in previous months, amidst rising fuel prices.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final forfeiture order for three properties and N3.4 billion in cash, all linked to alleged fraud at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

A Nigerian national, who claims gardaí confused him with one of his nine identical brothers, has been granted additional time to consider his plea regarding charges of obstructing his deportation.

Two Nigerian nationals, Ogbuefi and Silvester, have been sentenced to nine and seven and a half years in prison respectively in Ireland for their involvement in a €6.17 million global fraud network.

A 38-year-old Nigerian national, Samuel Ogun, has been arrested in Faridabad, India, for allegedly defrauding multiple women through matrimonial websites.

The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has faulted the Nigerian National Assembly for excluding certificate forgery and qualification issues as grounds for election petitions in the amended Electoral Act 2026.

An article warns Nigeria's National Assembly that laws can become weapons, emphasizing the importance of protecting opposition and freedom in a democracy.

Two individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent incident that resulted in the death of Nigerian national Quham Babatunde in Dublin, Ireland.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja. The post NNPC reduces…

The Ghana Immigration Service conducted an intelligence-led anti-fraud operation in Accra, arresting 93 Nigerian nationals and rescuing 73 victims of torture and abuse from a residential estate.

Youths from Ogoni and the South-South region are protesting in Port Harcourt against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPCL) alleged failure to fund the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Saakpenwa.

The Karnataka High Court in India has ordered the deportation of two Nigerian nationals who overstayed their visas for over 10 years without valid documents.

A US court has sentenced Nigerian national Adepoju Salako to six years in prison for his involvement in a $5 million COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud scheme.

For the third time, Nigeria's National Assembly has rescheduled its plenary resumption, citing ongoing budget defense sessions.

Three Nigerian nationals have been detained in Perundurai, India, for illegally residing in the country.

An article explores deep-rooted corruption within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), analogizing it as a 'Nigerian National Plundering Corporation,' and highlights the monumental failure of its oil refineries.

A former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been sentenced to 87 months in a US prison for a $2.1 million bribery scandal.

The Nigerian National Assembly has clarified the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, detailing the engagement with various stakeholders over two years and highlighting aspects like a dedicated fund for INEC, electronic result transmission, and digital party membership registers.

Nigerian National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Charles Fries of the European External Action Service co-chaired a meeting where Nigeria and EU leaders pledged to collaborate on security and other areas.