Agbakoba Seeks Privatisation of NNPC, Phased Exit from IOC JV, PSC Arrangements
Warns PIA framework still undermines section 162 of constitution Applauds Tinubu’s executive order on direct remittance of oil revenues Tanimu Yakubu: Executive Order 9 not intrusion into legislative functions by President James Emejo in Abuja and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos
Former president of the Nigerian
Bar Association, NBA, and Senior Partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), yesterday called for the privatisation
of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and a phased exit from joint venture and Production Sharing Contract (PSC)
arrangements with international oil companies to strengthen efficiency and transparency in the oil sector. He also has commended
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Executive Order 9 (EO9) mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues
to the Federation Account, describing the move as a decisive step Continued on page 8
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ARISE News Channel Celebrates 100 Leading African Women on International Women’s Day Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja ARISE News Channel will mark
International Women’s Day 2026 with the celebration of 100 of Africa’s most accomplished and
influential women at the ‘Africa Women of Impact Awards’, a high-level recognition platform
spotlighting leadership across governance, business, law, healthcare, technology and the
creative industries. According to the official list of final awardees, the honourees reflect
a cross-section of African excellence, with strong representation from Continued on page 8
Nigeria Out of the Woods, Tinubu Declares at Interfaith Breaking of Fast with Governors
Says best yet to come Pledges state police to tackle insecurity Canvasses unity, sacrifice among citizenry NGF lauds president for bridging religious divides
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu, last night, held an interfaith breaking of fast with governors across political divides, with a declaration that Nigeria was out of the woods, although the best was yet to come. Tinubu also assured that the country had emerged from its economic and security challenges, and pledged state police to combat insecurity. Speaking during the fast breaking with 20 governors, two deputy governors, and top government officials at State House Banquet Hall, the president was emphatic and optimistic, saying, “We are out of the woods, we are out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty.” He stressed resilience in the midst of current efforts to rescue the country. Continued on page 8
NIGERIA PAVILION, 2026 PARIS INTERNATIONAL AGRIC SHOW IN FRANCE...
L-R: Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda; Managing Director, Zenith Bank, Mrs. Adaora Umeoji; Group Managing Director, Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Innocent C. Ike; and Chairman, Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia, at the Nigerian Pavilion during the 2026 Paris International Agric Show in Paris, France, yesterday