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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational: NNPC Counters Misleading Reports

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has refuted claims circulating in some media outlets that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which resumed operations two months ago, has been shut down. According to NNPC Ltd., the refinery is fully operational and preparations for the day's loading operation are currently ongoing. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., stated, "The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down. We

Nigerian SEC proposes new law for crypto influencers: Penalties include fines and jail time

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has proposed a new law aimed at regulating the activities of crypto influencers. The law, set to take effect on June 30, 2025, requires all crypto platforms or Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) to obtain a license from the SEC before promoting their services on social media, television, or print. The new regulation mandates that crypto influencers disclose any paid promotions to their audience. Failure to comply could result in severe penalties, including a fine of N10 million and up to three years in jail. The SEC's

President Tinubu presents N47.96 trillion 2025 budget to National Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2025 national budget, totaling N47.96 trillion, to the National Assembly. This budget, themed the "Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity," aims to address key areas such as defence, infrastructure, health, and education. In his address, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of collective effort in rewriting Nigeria's narrative. "This is not a solitary fight but a collective endeavour to restore Nigeria's greatness," he stated. The budget prioritizes defence with an allocation of N4.91 trillion, representing a 27.5% increase from the previous year. This funding is intended to enhance operational efficiency through the acquisition of

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

The Role of Libraries in realising SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The West African Perspective

By Nkem Osuigwe Libraries exist within the formal and informal sectors of the learning ecosystem. They are very important to learning in schools and in the different communities where they live all over Africa. They are critical for achieving an inclusive, equitable, and quality education where no one is left behind including those who are in employment and cannot attend school full-time and/or are taking online courses. They are also critical for those who have fallen through the cracks of the educational system as school dropouts at various stages of their educational journey or out-of-school children. Before School Age Public libraries introduce preschool

The Great Blessing of Having God on Your Side

Psalm 124 Psalm 124 is ascribed to David and describes “The Great Blessing of Having the Lord on Your Side.” In it, the Psalmist bears testimony to the fact that you could have many people on your side and still be ruined. You could have a mother and father on your side and still live in defeat and disaster. You could be very well liked and have many friends who want you to do well, and still end up in hell – both figuratively and literally. The ONLY ONE we must have on our side is the LORD. Only the LORD

Lost, Learned, Liberated

Dear Ex BF, I just left my office end-of-year party and you are on my mind again. Actually you have been on my mind all day. It started this morning as I got ready. I couldn’t help but think about the last was-of-year party I invited you to. Do you remember that night? The one where you met the woman who would become your first wife?  The one where I realized, in the harshest way possible, that I wasn’t the center of your world.  That evening started out like I imagined. I was so proud to introduce you to all my colleagues - my

The Commercialisation of Christmas

Let me start by saying the more popular a religion is, the more likely it is to be commercialised.How did this all start? The church in Rome was the first to celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. This was in the 4th century, during the reign of Constantine. To weaken non-Christian traditions, Saturnalia was seen as the perfect basis for a celebration of the birth of Jesus. It included the exchange of gifts, candle lighting, decorating, feasting, and singing, which has evolved—or should I say, continued—to this day. In 1862, Macy's was the first to feature an in-store Santa for children