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NNPC Remits over N10tn to Federation in 8 Months, Records N4.2tn Revenue in August

NNPC Remits over N10tn to Federation in 8 Months, Records N4.2tn Revenue in August

•Profit declines by N323bn m-o-m  

•Production constraints persist despite fiscal gains

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) remitted N10.073 trillion to the Federation Account between January and August 2025, according to the company’s September 2025 monthly performance report released yesterday.

The cumulative figure represents statutory payments from oil and gas operations over the first eight months of the year, with the national oil company recording N4.26 trillion revenue in August alone.

The remitted funds include proceeds from crude and condensate sales, gas sales, royalties, taxes, and other payments due to the Federation. The remittance in August was an increase of about N1.21 trillion compared to July.

This is against the company’s cumulative remittance of N8.86 trillion to the Federation Account between January and July 2025, underscoring its growing role as the country’s fiscal anchor despite persistent industry challenges.

While the company also declared a profit after tax of N539 billion for the previous month in August, backed by steady crude oil and gas output, stronger product availability, and improved operational efficiency across its facilities, however this declined in September to N216 billion. This constituted about N323 billion reduction in profit.

But the September profit was an increase compared to the N185 billion declared in July; but a slump from the N905 billion declared for its June operations and  a further drop from the N1.054 trillion recorded in the previous month of May.

Besides, Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.61 million bpd in September as against 1.65 million barrels per day in August, which further represented a 2.9 per cent dip from July’s 1.70 million bpd production.

Crude oil and condensate production averaged around 1.56 to 1.69 million barrels per day during the period, including condensates. Although below the nation’s technical capacity, the level was sufficient to support a reasonable inflow into government accounts.

The report attributed temporary output moderation to planned maintenance activities at key facilities, including the Nigeria LNG plant, and delays in the recommencement of operations at certain oil mining leases.

On gas, average daily production stood at about 6.28 billion standard cubic feet per day in September, while a significant portion of this was commercialised through domestic and export channels, contributing to the overall revenue performance.

Despite the fiscal operations outcome, operational challenges persisted across parts of the production and supply chain. Maintenance shutdowns at producing terminals and pipeline constraints continued to limit crude evacuation.

But the report noted gradual recovery of previously shut-in volumes and ongoing work on critical infrastructure such as the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline. Once completed, the OB3 line is expected to enhance gas transportation and support industrial supply growth. It reported that OB3 is now at 96 per cent completion.

In the same vein, the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline is now at 88 per cent completion, while upstream pipeline availability was 96 per cent during the month under consideration. NNPC Retail maintained a significant level of fuel supply across the country during the review month, with most of its filling stations having products at 77 per cent.

Beyond its operational metrics, the report also highlighted several public-impact activities executed through the NNPC Foundation. These included training programmes for more than 7,000 smallholder farmers in the northern region, free cardiac interventions for indigent patients, and participation in creative-industry development initiatives. Although not directly linked to core operations, these interventions formed part of the company’s social-investment commitments.

The report further indicated that all production, sales, and financial figures are provisional, pending reconciliation with relevant stakeholders. Nonetheless, the trend suggests that NNPC could exceed its 2024 remittance record if current conditions persist through the final quarter of the year.

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Tinubu Nominates Bernard Dodo As Minister, Forwards Name To Senate For Confirmation 

Tinubu Nominates Bernard Dodo As Minister, Forwards Name To Senate For Confirmation 

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Dr Doro’s nomination follows Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s election as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in July 2025. Yilwatda previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Doro has over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership and community engagement in the UK and Nigeria.

He has degrees in Pharmacy and law, an MBA focusing on IT-driven business strategy, and a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice..

Doro is an Independent Prescriber and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with NHS frontline experience across urgent care, walk-in centres, GP practices and hospital settings.

He has also led youth mentorship and social impact initiatives in the diaspora and local communities.

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GYMFEST 2.0 set to spotlight Nigeria’s young gymnastics talents in Lagos

GYMFEST 2.0 set to spotlight Nigeria’s young gymnastics talents in Lagos

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Abuja on Lockdown over Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest

Abuja on Lockdown over Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

Many commuters going to work, Monday morning were stranded in heavy traffic due to road blocks, mounted by security forces to prevent the planned protest called by activists for the release of the leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The Abuja- Keffi Road is already blocked leaving several commuters stranded as early as 5 a.m, while access to the Federal Secretariat and Three Arms Zone, leading to the National Assembly and Supreme Court is totally blocked. Security operatives were diverting traffic and using tear gases to turn people away.
In the same manner, commuters heading to the city centre from the Bwari axis were cordoned off at Dutse area with aim of preventing them from joining the busy Kubwa Express Way that leads to the city centre.

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Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Buried

Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Buried

• Uncle praises Arise News Mgt for standing by family

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka

Family, friends and colleagues of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, mourned as she was interred in her father’s compound on Saturday.

The body of the late news anchor was interred at around 1:30pm at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, which is the hometown of Presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi.

Delivering a homily at the burial mass at St Theresa Catholic Church, Agulu, Reverend Father Peter Ezewuzie, a priest from the parish consoled the family, asking them to take solace in the fact that Sommie lived quality life.

He said: “The Lord who created us knows the beginning from the end. He is all knowing and some of you may be unhappy that a life has been cut short, but you won’t know if that is how God planned it.

“He (God) is an all knowing father, so I urge you to grieve less. God who gave Christelle Somtoo Maduagwu to your family loves her more than you do. The only thing you owe her is to continue to remember her in your prayers. She is in a better place today and will always remember us too.

“The maturity of life is the quality of life lives and not how long, and we can be sure that our sister lived a quality life. Let us strive to live our lives well. We are not here by chance, there is someone who brought us here and He expects that you will live a good life because no one knows when it will be their time.”

Mr Peter Obi, who also addressed those in attendance after Mass, said: “We can not question God. When I heard of her death, I didn’t know that she was Agulu even before I tweeted about it.

“Our coming here will help to console you, but we know that this loss is a huge one. It is the wish of God, and none of us can question God. Please do remember her and her immediate families in your prayers.

“Before I left Birmingham yesterday, I told some people that were with me that I was rushing back to Nigeria for the burial of one of my daughters. I told them to remember to pray for her all the time as she will be buried today.”

Mr Obi Maduagwu, elder brother of Sommie’s dad, praised Arise News Channel for standing by the family from the moment the news of their daughter’s death broke.

He said: “We thank the management of Arise News. They have been with us right from the beginning. We thank all who journeyed all the way to be with us.”

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Senate Confirms Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

Senate Confirms Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

* Appointee vows to clean electoral commission 

* Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission to end poll malpractices

Sunday Aborisade, Abuja

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following an exhaustive screening session that lasted about three hours and featured probing questions from lawmakers across party lines.

Amupitan, a distinguished legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), pledged sweeping institutional reforms to restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system, vowing to create an Ethics and Compliance Committee and push for the establishment of a long-overdue Electoral Offences Commission to investigate and prosecute electoral crimes.

During his screening, which was broadcast live, senators pressed the nominee on the recurring lapses in the country’s electoral processes, including allegations of compromise by officials, logistical failures and public mistrust in election results. 

Amupitan, in his responses, offered a detailed roadmap that resonated with his central message: “To make elections so credible that even the loser will congratulate the winner.”

INEC Officials Must Be Held Accountable

The new INEC boss told lawmakers that one of his first steps upon assumption of office would be to introduce an internal integrity framework to hold electoral officers accountable for misconduct.

Amupitan said: “I am taking this position on trust, and those who will work with me must also recognize that they are holding the trust of the Nigerian people.

“To maintain integrity, I intend to set up an Ethics and Compliance Committee within INEC to audit reported cases of misconduct.”

He admitted that past elections had been marred by irregularities and corruption, noting that while some offenders in Bayelsa and Adamawa States had been prosecuted, many others escaped justice. 

Amupitan pledged that such impunity would no longer be tolerated.

“We will follow through on all reported cases to ensure accountability. Electoral offences must carry consequences,” he declared, drawing applause from the chamber.

Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission

Amupitan called on the National Assembly to fast-track the creation of an Electoral Offences Commission, which he said would provide the legal and institutional muscle to curb malpractice.

He said: “The current system lacks sufficient capacity to investigate and prosecute electoral crimes.

“We need a dedicated body with the mandate and resources to handle this critical task. INEC will work closely with the legislature to achieve that.”

He further hinted at introducing a whistleblower policy within the commission, designed to protect individuals who expose corrupt practices by electoral officers. 

“People must be free to report malpractices without fear of victimization,” he noted.

Pledges Improved Technology, Security and Logistics

Addressing questions on logistics and election-day security, the nominee acknowledged the enormous challenges posed by Nigeria’s size and diversity. 

He announced plans to strengthen coordination with the Joint Committee on Election Security to ensure protection of materials, personnel and voters.

According to him, “In high-risk areas, we will adopt innovative methods, including the possible use of drones and other secure technologies, to ensure election materials reach their destinations safely. 

“No voter will be left behind. That will be our guiding principle.” 

Amupitan also promised to overhaul INEC’s technological infrastructure, especially the electronic transmission and collation systems that had generated controversy in previous elections. 

“We will assess the existing systems, review the technology and adopt what best enhances transparency and credibility,” he told the lawmakers.

Promises To Fix Electoral Timelines and Building Confidence

Responding to questions on inconsistencies in the Electoral Act, Amupitan agreed that some provisions were contradictory, causing confusion and litigation. 

He pledged to work with relevant authorities to harmonize timelines and clarify grey areas.

“A clear and consistent electoral timetable will help build public confidence and reduce post-election disputes.

 “Our goal is simple. Elections are so credible that even losers will accept the results in good faith,” he stated.

Calls For Civic Education and Institutional Reforms

On voter education, the new INEC Chairman said the commission would adopt a more aggressive approach to civic enlightenment, in line with its mandate under Section 2 of the Act.

He said: “We will intensify civic and voter education, targeting not just the electorate but also political parties, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.

“Democracy thrives when citizens understand their rights and responsibilities,” he added.

He also promised to strengthen capacity-building within INEC, ensuring that officials at all levels receive regular training on ethics, technology and electoral best practices.

Stresses Need For Financial Prudence and Transparency

Responding to questions on financial accountability, Amupitan assured the Senate that all INEC expenditures would strictly comply with the Public Procurement Act and the Finance Act.

He said: “INEC funds will be used only for the purposes for which they are appropriated.

“We will explore ways to reduce costs without compromising efficiency.”

He’s Ready for the Job, Senate Commend Amupitan 

After the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nominee’s confirmation to a voice vote. 

The chamber echoed with a resounding “Aye!” as the lawmakers unanimously approved his appointment.

Akpabio described Amupitan as “a man of intellect, courage, and integrity” who brings academic depth and moral strength to the nation’s electoral body.

With the confirmation now sealed, Amupitan will assume leadership of INEC at a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. One in which citizens demand not just elections, but credible ones that reflect their collective will.

As he put it during the session, “Our approach will be guided by integrity, accountability, security, efficiency, and education,  to ensure that elections in Nigeria truly reflect the will of the people.”

The President of the Senate, Akpabio, after the confirmation, challenged his colleagues in the National Assembly to work towards ensuring the true financial and political independence of the local government in Nigeria.

Amupitan is a seasoned legal scholar and constitutional law expert with over three decades of academic and professional experience. 

A former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Jos, he has contributed significantly to legal education and democratic governance through research, advocacy and public service.

Widely respected for his integrity and intellectual rigor, Amupitan has served as legal consultant to several national and international institutions, including the National Assembly, the Nigerian Law Reform Commission, and the Commonwealth Secretariat. 

His writings on constitutionalism, electoral law and governance have been widely cited in academic and policy circles.

His appointment comes at a time when the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process faces intense scrutiny, with growing calls for reform, transparency and accountability. 

Many observers see his confirmation as a chance for INEC to rebuild public confidence and reposition itself as a truly independent and impartial umpire in Nigeria’s democracy.

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FG Hails Shell’s Fresh $2bn Gas Investment, Upstream FIDs Exceed $8bn

FG Hails Shell’s Fresh $2bn Gas Investment, Upstream FIDs Exceed $8bn

•Lokpobiri: It’s direct outcome of Tinubu’s bold reforms 

•NUPRC partners W’Bank to boost Nigeria’s upstream decarbonisation agenda

Deji Elumoye, Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos

In a landmark deal coming after 40 years of discovery of the HI gas field in 1985, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell Plc, together with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, yesterday announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the asset, located offshore Nigeria.

Shell disclosed this yesterday in a statement issued in London, saying that when completed, the project will supply 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscf/d), approximately 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day at peak production, to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) where Shell has 26.5 per cent interest.

The development elicited delightful reactions from President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri as well as the Special Adviser on Energy to the President, Olu Verheijen.

The oil major stated that the development of the asset would boost feedstock supply to NLNG which produces and exports liquified natural gas (LNG) to global markets.

Shell also said that production was expected to begin on the HI field before the end of this decade -2030.

“Following recent investment decisions related to the Bonga deep-water development, today’s (yesterday’s) announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to Nigeria’s energy sector, with a focus on Deepwater and Integrated Gas,” Shell’s Upstream President, Peter Costello, said in the statement.

“This Upstream project will help Shell grow our leading Integrated Gas portfolio, while supporting Nigeria’s plans to become a more significant player in the global LNG market”, he added.

The HI project is one of the major upstream projects long anticipated by both the operators and the federal government to boost Nigeria’s gas production and help to power the nation’s economy through increased domestic gas supply and utilisation.

According to the statement, the increase in feedstock to NLNG, via the Train 7 project that aims to expand the Bonny Island terminal’s production capacity, is in line with Shell’s plans to grow its global LNG volumes by an average of 4-5 per cent per year until 2030.

The oil major further said the development of the HI field would also bolster NLNG’s contribution to Nigeria’s national economic development goals, including jobs in construction and operations.

Shell said the HI field was discovered in 1985 and lies in 100m of water depth around 50km from the shore. It stated that the current estimated recoverable resource volumes of the HI project were approximately 285 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe).

Shell explained that the HI project was part of a joint venture between Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited (60 per cent) and SNEPCo (40 per cent).  It said the production associated with this project will be reported through Shell’s Upstream segment.

Besides, the company’s stated that the project consists of a wellhead platform with four wells, to be installed at the HI field location, a pipeline to transport the multiphase gas to onshore at Bonny, and a gas processing plant at Bonny, from where the processed gas will be transported to NLNG and the condensate to the Bonny Oil and Gas Export Terminal. 

The statement further highlighted that the estimated peak production and current estimated recoverable resources presented above were 100 per cent total gross figures.

“Current estimated recoverable resource volumes are a P50 estimate under the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Petroleum Resources Classification System. P50 means there is a 50 per cent probability of the estimate being lower and a 50 per cent probability of being higher. 

“This project contributes to Shell’s Capital Market Day 2025 commitment to deliver upstream and integrated gas projects coming on stream between 2025 to 2030 with a total peak production of more than 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). This also supports Shell’s intent to grow top line production across our combined Upstream and Integrated Gas business by 1 per cent per year to 2030.

“LNG plays a key role in the energy transition, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than coal when used to generate electricity, and less emissions than petrol or diesel when used for transport fuel,” the oil giant stated.

Shell recalled that it took a final investment decision on the Bonga North project in December 2024 and recently increased its stake in the Bonga field, consistent with the company’s intention to be a continued disciplined investor in Nigeria’s energy sector through its Deep Water and Integrated Gas businesses.

In a reaction, President BolaTinubu applauded the news of Shell’s $2 billion FID). According to a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the announcement brings total significant upstream investment commitments through Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to over $8 billion since Tinubu assumed office in 2023.

According to the statement, this underscores the success of the administration’s reform agenda and the renewed confidence of global investors. Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for Nigeria’s domestic and foreign investors.

“This major FID announcement by Shell, their second in one year, is a clear validation of our wide-ranging reform efforts and a signal to the world that Nigeria is fully open for business and investment”, the President said.

This investment decision, he said, is Nigeria’s third major oil and gas FID in the last 18 months, following the Ubeta Non-Associated Gas project and the Bonga North deepwater project.

According to the presidential aide, it marks yet another milestone in Nigeria’s journey to unlock its abundant gas resources for domestic and export use, as the Ubeta and HI gas projects can supply up to 15 per cent of the NLNG’s total feedgas requirements, covering Trains 1 to 7.

Since 2024,  Tinubu, the statement said, has issued targeted directives as part of the industry reform, introducing unprecedented fiscal incentives, regulatory clarity, operating process simplification, cutting contracting costs, and reducing approval cycle times, the statement said.

The three landmark FIDs—the HI and Ubeta gas projects, and Bonga North deepwater, it said, represent blueprint projects selected and unlocked by the federal government to drive the implementation of the presidential directives.

Special Adviser to Tinubu on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, said: “With the Ubeta FID and now the HI FID, we have secured the gas supply needed to make NLNG Train 7 not just possible, but transformative.

Also, Lokpobiri said the government was  pleased with the announcement by Shell Nigeria of an FID worth $2 billion for a new offshore project in Nigeria’s HI Field, located in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 144, approximately 50 kilometers offshore.

The significant investment, communicated to the minister by the Country Chair of Shell Nigeria, Mr. Marno de Jong, a statement by Lokpobiri’s spokesperson, Nneamaka Okafor, said, represents another major milestone in the nation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its energy sector and boost  production.

“The FID was taken out between Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Sunlink Energies Resources Limited, marking a strong demonstration of confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas investment climate and the government’s commitment to driving sustainable energy growth,” the minister said.

Lokpobiri stated that this development was a direct outcome of the bold reforms and transformative policies implemented by the federal government, which continue to enhance investor confidence and attract substantial capital inflows into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

“This $2 billion investment reaffirms Nigeria’s position as a preferred destination for energy investment and highlights the value of collaboration  between government and industry,” the Minister noted. We anticipate that more Final Investment Decisions from other investors will follow in the coming months as confidence in our sector continues to grow,” Lokpobiri stated.

He maintained that the government  remains committed to fostering an enabling environment for investment and ensuring that the benefits of such strategic partnerships translate into increased national prosperity, job creation, and sustainable energy development.

Still in the oil sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has emphasised that forging strategic partnerships remains vital to unlocking value, achieving sustainability, and advancing commercialization within the nation’s downstream petroleum sector.

Group Chief Executive, Bayo Ojulari, who was represented by the Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Mumuni Dagazau, disclosed this in an address during the 2025 Inaugural Annual Downstream Petroleum Week, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), yesterday.

Describing Nigeria’s downstream landscape as one shaped by transition, opportunity, and strategic reform, Ojulari stressed the importance of collaboration as a yardstick to a sustainable energy future, a statement by the NNPC spokesman, Andy Odeh said.

He noted that Africa’s energy demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, with Nigeria at the forefront. This, he said, calls for coordinated efforts and collective responsibility to harness emerging opportunities and ensure inclusive, long-term sectoral growth.

On the domestic front, he reaffirmed NNPC’s commitment to ensuring consistent fuel availability, competitive pricing, and uncompromising quality assurance across all its retail network nationwide.

“The opportunity to create a sustainable economy for today and the future is hinged on supply partnership, infrastructure co-investments, security partnerships, host community cooperation and operational alliance. Everyone needs to get involved in the activities that will ultimately create a sustainably promising future for Nigeria,” he said.

Ojulari also commended the National Assembly and the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) for convening the strategic forum, assuring that as a commercial and national energy entity, NNPC Ltd., remains committed to fostering stakeholder engagement and advancing collaborative models for sector-wide growth.

The event, held at the National Assembly Complex, with the theme: “Celebrating Our Successes, Confronting Our Challenges, and Finding Solutions for the Petroleum Downstream Sector,” had in attendance downstream sector players and legislators.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in keeping with its mandate to champion the decarbonisation of Nigeria’s upstream oil & gas, has collaborated with the World Bank Group and other multilateral institutions to deepen the capacity of industry operators in methane abatement and emissions management.

This comes as the NUPRC and the World Bank have recommitted to boosting Nigeria’s decarbonisation drive.

The pledge was made at a three-day Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Capacity Building Programme organised by the NUPRC in partnership with the World Bank Group in Abuja.

The workshop, which drew over 70 participants, featured a broad cross-section of the upstream petroleum industry, including International Oil Companies, the NNPC, indigenous operators, and independents.

The programme was designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and regulatory capacity for effective emissions monitoring and management within the upstream oil and gas sector.

Speaking on behalf of the Commission Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, the Executive Commissioner, Development and Production,  Enorense Amadasu, stated that methane emissions account for a significant share of Nigeria’s upstream greenhouse gas footprint, mainly from flaring, venting, and fugitive sources.

While recapping the three-day session, Joseph Ogunsola, the NUPRC’s Director, Energy Sustainability & Carbon Management, re-emphasised the Commission’s unwavering commitment to aligning Nigeria’s upstream petroleum operations with international best practices in emissions management and carbon monetisation.

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Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Cybersecurity Resilience

Sophos Launches Advisory Services to Deliver Cybersecurity Resilience

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the launch of Sophos Advisory Services, a suite of security testing services designed to identify gaps in organisations’ security programmes.

The offerings: External Penetration Testing, Internal Penetration Testing, Wireless Network Penetration Testing, and Web Application Security Assessment, help fortify an organisation’s defenses against cyberattacks and optimise their current security investments.

Regardless of an organisation’s size or security maturity, assessing cybersecurity posture is critical to staying ahead of threat actors, demonstrating regulatory compliance, and building trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

The Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report highlights that the number one root cause for ransomware attacks is exploited vulnerabilities, and 65% of organizations reported a known or unknown security gap as a reason for being exposed to a ransomware attack.

Senior Director, Sophos Advisory Services, Jake Dorval, said: “Adversaries are increasingly skilled at exploiting the smallest cracks in an organization’s security program. With Sophos Advisory Services, we give customers a proactive advantage – helping them find and fix weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. Backed by real-time insights from Sophos X-Ops threat intelligence, our experts enable organizations to strengthen resilience, meet compliance requirements, and build lasting trust with stakeholders.”

According to Sophos, External Penetration Testing, simulates an attacker trying to breach organisation’s perimeter from the outside.

Internal Penetration Testing, simulates an insider threat or an attacker who has already breached the perimeter, focusing on systems, applications, and data within the internal network.

Wireless Network Penetration Testing, assesses the security of an organisation’s Wi-Fi networks and infrastructure and evaluates their compliance with appropriate mandates.

Web Application Security Assessment, tests an organisation’s web applications for security vulnerabilities and design weaknesses.

Sophos Advisory Services are delivered by dedicated testers with vast cross-discipline security expertise spanning security research, threat intelligence, law enforcement, military and other backgrounds who joined Sophos through the recent acquisition of Secureworks.

The team holds hundreds of security certifications, has earned top finishes in capture the flag competitions, and is supported by Sophos X-Ops security analysts, threat intelligence and research specialists.

Sophos plans to release additional Advisory Services in the coming months, which are the latest addition to Sophos’ fast-growing security services portfolio that also includes Sophos Emergency Incident Response.

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Science Minister, Geoffrey Nnaji, Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegation

Science Minister, Geoffrey Nnaji, Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegation

*Says he’s been target of blackmail by political opponents

*Tinubu accepts resignation

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery against him.

The Minister has been in the eye of the storm over allegations of forgery of his first degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka which he tendered for screening as a ministerial candidate over two years ago by the National Assembly.

According to a release issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Nnaji resigned “today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.”

The Minister in the resignation letter said he had been a target of blackmail by political opponents.
The statement said President Tinubu has accepted his resignation.

It added that the President thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.