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NNPC Ltd. says new Port Harcourt Refinery is over 90% completed

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the new Port Harcourt refinery is more than 90 percent completed. This...

Just in: Alleged defamation of Afe Babalola: Ekiti court grants Dele Farotimi N50m bail

Reprieve came for human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi on Monday as he was granted bail by an Ado Ekiti High Court over alleged...

In spite of its challenges, Nigeria will be great again, reassures incurable optimist ex-Pres. Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed unwavering optimism about Nigeria’s future, declaring himself an incurable optimist. He made this assertion during the 26th...

Opposition candidate and Ghana’s former Pres. Mahama wins re-election on third attempt

Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama and opposition candidate has emerged victorious in the Saturday’s presidential poll with his main opponent, Vice President...

Breaking: Ghana presidential poll results: NPP candidate and outgoing vice-president Mahamudu concedes defeat

Just before the announcement of the official results of Saturday’s presidential election, the ruling NPP candidate and outgoing vice-president Bawumia Mahamudu on Sunday...

FG directs hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police clearance

The Federal Government has directed all public and private healthcare facilities across the country to provide immediate medical attention to gunshot victims whether...

Dantsoho at Onne Port, urges terminal operators to scale up investments in port infrastructure

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), has called on terminal operators to scale up investments in port...

Just in: Senate sacks Chief Whip Monguno

The Senate has announced the removal of a senator from the 10-man committee established to interface with the Presidency on the Tax Reform...

FG cracks down on passengers’ harassment at airports by agencies, announces new measures

In response to a recent spike in passengers’ harassment, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has approved some...

Ex-Pres. Jonathan arrives in Ghana, urges transparency in country’s Dec. 7 polls

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Ghanaians to show patriotism by striving for peaceful, free, and transparent elections in the upcoming...

Tinubu urges Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to lead Africa’s transformation

President Bola Tinubu has called for the Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to serve as a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity...

Alleged smuggling: Four police officers implicated in N43.16m theft suspended

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has suspended four officers who were involved in the theft of N43.16 million from a total...

South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium for electric vehicle evolution, backs G20 membership bid

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his country’s interest in partnering with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to advance the...

Nigeria, South Africa to Finalize Early Warning MoU, Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to finalize the long-pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Early Warning Mechanism to monitor and address...

Tinubu Directs Justice Ministry to Address Concerns Over Tax Reform Bills

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly in addressing concerns raised by Nigerians regarding...

NNPC Ltd. Committed to Advancing Local Content in Nigeria’s Energy Sector – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reiterated its commitment to advancing local content development in Nigeria’s energy sector and driving...