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FCT to partner Nasarawa on rail line, roads network — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will partner with the Nasarawa State Government on the...

Unveiling new CBN Governor, Olayemi Michael Cardoso

President Bola Tinubu on Friday nominated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso will...

Breaking: Pres. Tinubu nominates Yemi Cardoso as new CBN Governor

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso is a...

NNPCL retail made N18.4bn profit in Q1 of 2023 from OVH Energy acquisition – Mele Kyari

NNPC Retail has made N18.4 billion in the first quarter of 2023 after acquiring OVH Energy, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the...

How Acting CBN Gov. Shonubi masterminded controversial Naira redesign

Contrary to Nigerians’ belief that the suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, formulated the Naira redesign policy, it has been discovered that the Deputy...

Ports Infrastructure: NPA initiates strategic plans to develop ports to world standard

As part of the strategic plans for improving ports infrastructure, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is developing a competitive port to...

Just in: Blackout envelopes Nigeria as national electricity grid collapses on Thursday morning

A nationwide power outage has hit the country following the collapse of the national grid in Osogbo, Osun State, in the early hours...

Nigeria will soon be the toast of Africa’s aviation — Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government plans to revamp the aviation industry and make Nigeria the...

UN partners Borno, NEDC to resettle 2.2m IDPs in three Northeast states

The United Nations (UN) has pledged to work with Borno State governor and the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) to resettle and address the...

Tinubu directs immediate disbursement of pending insurance benefits of fallen soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate payments of all pending insurance benefits due to the families of officers and soldiers, who died...

Just in: UniJos students hit the streets, protest over 100 per cent school fees hike

The University of Jos, Plateau State, has been hit by students’ protest following a 100 percent increase in school fees by the institution....

Saudi Pro League chief Mike Emenalo says more bids coming for Mohamed Salah

Saudi Arabia’s Pro League chief Michael Emenalo has said that bringing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah to the League remains a top priority. “If...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce invites Tinubu to ring NASDAQ closing bell

President Bola Tinubu has been invited by the United States Chamber of Commerce to ring the closing bell of NASDAQ on September 20....

Gov. Abiodun-Sen. Daniel’s feud: Ogun Govt destroys Gbenga Daniel’s wife’s 5-storey plaza for inauguration today

Ogun State Government has reportedly carried out a wee-hours demolition of a N1 billion five-storey plaza in Ijebu-Ode, owned by Mrs Olufunke Daniel,...

Turkey cuts off electricity supply to Sierra Leone over $40m debt

Turkey’s Karpowership company has switched off electricity supply to Sierra Leone’s capital city Freetown over an outstanding debt of some $40 million,  Per...

African Union joins world’s G-20 as Permanent Member

The African Union has become a Permanent Member of the G-20, comprising the world’s richest and most powerful countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra...