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VP Shettima chairs 146th NEC meeting in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 146th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House, Abuja. Persecondnews...
Human Rights Take Centre Stage as NNPC Ltd. Launches New Initiative
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible business practices by engaging in a strategic meeting with...
Just in: Sweden closes rape investigation against Kylian Mbappé for lack of evidence
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced the closure of the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing a lack of...
World’s Richest man Elon Musk’s Net Worth Soars to $447bln Shattering Records
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has continued to break records as his net worth has climbed to a staggering $447 billion. This...
Naira plummets to N1,780 per dollar, reversing recent gains
The Nigerian Naira experienced a sharp value decline on Wednesday, falling from N1,600 to N1,780 per dollar in the black market. This reversal...
Nigeria retains position as Africa’s largest oil producer – OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has announced that Nigeria has maintained its position as the largest oil producer in Africa....
Tragedy as LG chairman dies in auto crash
A fatal road mishap has claimed the life of a local government chairman in Niger State. He is Alhaji Danlami Saku, the chairman...
NSC Launches ‘Adopt-an-Athlete’ Initiative, Supports Field Star Ese Brume with Training Grant
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has activated the ‘Adopt-an-Athlete’ Training Grant initiative, with Nigerian track and field star, Ese Brume, as its first...
German Pres. Steinmeier Arrives in Abuja, Meets with Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, marking the beginning of Steinmeier’s three-day state...
Just in: Senate declares Edo Governor’s senatorial seat vacant
The Senate has officially declared the seat of new Edo Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo vacant, marking the end of his tenure as a...
Just in: Speaker Abbas declares Idahosa’s seat vacant
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, declared the seat of Rep. Denis Idahosa, the newly elected deputy governor of Edo State,...
NNPC Ltd. Rallies Stakeholders on Efficient, Safe Use of Petroleum Products in Borno
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has concluded a sensitization program aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the efficient and...
Just in: National grid collapses for 12th time in 2024
Nigerians were once again thrown into darkness on Wednesday as the national power grid suffered its 12th devastating collapse since January 2024, exacerbating...
Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Project Secures $2.2bln Investment at Africa Investment Forum
Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project has received a significant investment boost, securing over $2.2 billion in investment interests at the recently...
NSC Promises to Revolutionize Sports Funding, Creates Private Sector-Driven Ecosystem
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a significant shift in its approach to sports funding, vowing to never again provide training grants...
