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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has overseen the transfer of the OLO Oilfield Host Community Development Trust from TotalEnergies to Aradel Holdings, aimed at ensuring continued support for host communities under new operational management.

The Czech Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) is preparing a reply to a letter from the European Commission concerning allegations of conflict of interest involving ex-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

The North East Development Commission has provided rescue boats and relief materials to Yobe State residents following a deadly boat accident.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has urged residents in Ondo State to protect its projects from vandalism, citing concerns over theft and damage by local community members.

Governors from the five states in Nigeria's South-East region have agreed to contribute N25 billion to the South East Development Commission's 2026 budget to enhance development efforts.

Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced the European Commission's approval of 400 million euros to boost heavy industry, which is expected to encourage investments and job creation in critical raw material sectors.

The Economic Development Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a report for the second debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.

The National Assembly's Commission on Economic Development in Ecuador prepares to approve a report to strengthen the mining and energy sectors through urgent economic reforms.

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is advancing discussions on an urgent economic project to enhance the country's mining and energy sectors.

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the second debate on a reform law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency among decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has launched a training programme aimed at equipping 400 youths with skills in Compressed Natural Gas vehicle conversion.

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is set to approve a report for a second debate on a bill aimed at enhancing the spending efficiency of Decentralized Autonomous Governments (GAD).

Senator Titus Zam clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, contradicting her claims of exclusion from the committee's attendance register.

Preparation for the upcoming Saeima elections in Latvia is on schedule, according to officials from the Central Election Commission and the State Agency for Digital Development.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central protests her exclusion from the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, highlighting issues of marginalization in the Senate.

The Nigerian Senate has called for the North-Central Development Commission to focus on agriculture and security in its 2026 budget.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank, to discuss financial strategies and the AU-AfDB partnership.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission met with King Letsie III of Lesotho to discuss key priorities for Africa, highlighting the importance of nutrition in sustainable development.

Ecuador's Economic Development Commission has approved a report for the first debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors, amid complaints about the absence of environmental organizations.

Iran has been elected as vice-chair of the UN Commission for Social Development, leading to widespread criticism from human rights advocates.

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly in Ecuador has approved the report for the first debate on a law aiming to reform the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization for the efficiency of decentralized autonomous governments.

The UN's social development commission has appointed an Iranian regime representative as vice-chair, sparking concerns about human rights violations.

The North East Development Commission has initiated the renovation of the Numan Bridge in Adamawa State, marking the first major work on the structure since its construction in 1978.

The leadership of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission is being questioned by the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding an alleged N463 million misappropriation of funds.

The leadership of the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) is being questioned by the Code of Conduct Bureau over alleged misappropriation of N400 million.

The European Commission is seeking to prioritize strategic European industrial products in public procurement to support key manufacturing sectors.

The North-East Development Commission transferred three significant bridges and various infrastructure projects to the Bauchi State Government to enhance regional development.

The North-East Development Commission has provided new media equipment to journalists injured in an accident during an official inspection in Bauchi State.

The North East Development Commission has expressed its condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists following a road accident that affected journalists during their coverage of a project inauguration in Bauchi State.

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Ministry of Energy (Sener) have approved new electric projects under mixed development schemes, with registration open from February 9 to February 20 and project submission due by March 13.

The Ministry of Energy (Sener) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) held an informational session to present Mixed Development Schemes aimed at enhancing energy security through strategic electric generation projects.

Following coalition misunderstandings regarding the final shape of the State Labor Inspectorate reform, the development of a new version of the law has accelerated.

Several journalists covering a project commissioning in Bauchi State were injured in a road accident while returning from the event.

A recent report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission highlights that corruption in Kenya continues to impede economic development, costing the country approximately 1.5 billion US dollars annually.

The EU Commission accuses TikTok of fundamental violations of European law, claiming that its design is addictive and jeopardizes the physical and mental development of millions of children.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to promote peace and development in the Niger Delta.

The Bauchi State Government has urged the North-East Development Commission to enhance its road infrastructure efforts in remote communities as projects are inaugurated in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while responding to the President's speech, emphasized the nation's progress and shared an anecdote about former PM Indira Gandhi's time in the Planning Commission.

The president of the Ecuadorian Municipalities Association, Yuri Colorado, expressed support for a bill aimed at reforming the regulatory code to enhance the spending efficiency of decentralized autonomous governments during a recent session of the National Assembly's Economic Development Commission.

John Azuta-Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called for the Federal Government to ensure proper funding for the South-East Development Commission to foster national reconciliation and address regional grievances.

Jeollabuk-do has formally requested the government to designate it as the country's third financial hub, emphasizing the development of a financial ecosystem centered on the National Pension Service.

On February 3, 2026, the Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly began discussing two urgent economic law projects focusing on mining and energy sector reforms.

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly will begin discussions on two urgent economic bills sent by the Executive, focusing on mining and energy.

The Legislative Administration Council has classified two urgent economic projects aimed at strengthening the strategic sectors of mining and energy, and reforming the Organic Code of Territorial Organization for efficiency in decentralized governments.

Stavros Arahovitis, former Minister of Agricultural Development, argues before a parliamentary committee that Voridis and Avgenakis bear political but not criminal responsibilities related to OPEKEPE, defending a 'technical solution' that must not be modified to avoid penalties from the European Commission.

A French turbine supplier is set to support the development of Poland's supply chain following the European Commission's approval for public aid for a nuclear power project in Choczewo.

The European Commission has approved the marketing of 'Tizeld', the first drug to officially impact the progression of type 1 diabetes in the EU, as announced by the French manufacturer Sanofi.

President Xi Jinping emphasized the continued struggle against corruption in China, describing it as a significant obstacle to the country's development during a session with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.