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BREAKING: Relief for Naira as NNPCL Ltd secures $3bn crude repayment Afrexim Bank loan

In a bid to salvage and stabilize the exchange rate and shore up the value of the Naira, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

U.S. contributions to Nigeria estimated at over $4.6 billion in the last 5 years

The United States, the world’s largest economy, has a longstanding tradition of providing foreign aid for humanitarian causes and economic development. This aid...

One dead, three missing as Seplat Oil rig collapses

One person has been confirmed dead while three others are missing as Seplat ‘Majestic’ Oil rig collapsed near Ovhor in Delta State The...

No going back on deregulation of oil sector, we‘ll continue in that direction, Pres. Tinubu vows

“The market has been deregulated. It has been liberalized and we are moving forward in that direction without looking back. Mr. President, wishes...

Rising crude oil prices, foreign exchange rates: Tinubu govt plans ‘temporary subsidy’ on petrol

Amid rising crude oil prices and crazy foreign exchange rates with cumulative effects on landing cost of imported petrol, President Bola Tinubu, might...

Just in: FG slams 20 fresh charges on Emefiele in FCT court, to withdraw Lagos arms case

There appears to be more troubles for the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as the Federal Government on Tuesday...

No plan to increase petrol pump price — NNPCL

Amid speculations of increase in pump price of petrol and threat by the Organized Labour to embark on industrial action over any further...

Nigerian Air Force aircraft on casualty evacuation mission crashes

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its aircraft crashed in Niger State on Monday. The Air Force said the aircraft...

Ministerial slot: El-Rufai explodes, says Tinubu turned his back against him after ceding Ministry of Energy to him

“However, when El-Rufai met with Tinubu, the usually forthright and straight-talking president, according to reports, pleaded for time to deal with the matter....

Why I did not walk out of Super Falcons before FIFA female World Cup – Waldrum

In a recent podcast interview with ‘On The Whistle’ podcast. Randy Waldrum, the Head Coach of the Nigeria national women’s football team, the...

We are so proud of you, First Lady, Tinubu welcomes Super Falcons

The First lady, who received some of the players, their technical team and officials of the NFF, noted that the girls displayed dedication,...

Joshua triumphs as he pounds, knocks out Helenius

With a seventh round single-punch knockout on Saturday, former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, defeated Finnish stand-in, Robert Helenius. The win for Joshua...

Anti-ECOWAS’ planned military action in Niger Republic protest rocks Kano

Hundreds of angry protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to register their opposition to the imminent use of force to...

Tragedy as mosque collapses during Asr prayer, killing four worshippers

The Muslim community in Kaduna State was thrown into grief on Friday as the Central Mosque in Zaria, Southern Kaduna collapsed, killing at...

Super Falcons star reveals ‘unacceptable’ atmosphere in training, says their camp lack gym and players have to sometimes share beds

Super Falcon striker Ifeoma Onumonu has opened up on ‘unacceptable’ resources in Nigeria following their Women’s World Cup exit at the hands of...

No more special promotions, promotions now to be on merit, says IGP Egbetokun

“Old things have passed away”, these were the words of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun in Kano on Friday as...