BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive fuel pricing under the country’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The directive was issued by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), SenatorContinue Reading
OLISA AGBAKOBA (SAN) BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but warned that the initiative could become a “tool of oppression” if adequate constitutional safeguards are not put in place to insulate it from political interference. Agbakoba’s position followsContinue Reading
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major overhaul of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The reform package is designed to transform the NYSC into a civilian-led, skills-driven and productivity-focused institutionContinue Reading