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Just in: NNPC Ltd’s GCEO, Kyari, debunks claims he owns blending plants in Malta

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Malam Mele Kyari, has clarified that he does not...

NPA generated N541bln revenue in first half of 2024, says outgoing MD, Bello-Koko

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) generated ₦541 billion revenue in the first half of 2024, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, the outgoing Managing Director, has...

Dr. Dantsoho, new NPA MD, assumes duty, commits to improved revenue generation, port efficiency

The new Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has assumed duty following a handover by his predecessor, Mr....

Just in: 119 passengers escape deaths as Max Air four tyres burst during takeoff at Yola airport

The Max Air Boeing 737, with registration 5N-ADB and 119 passengers and six crew members on board, lost four tyres while taking off...

AU’s 6th mid-year meeting: Pres. Tinubu addresses African leaders on ECOWAS status, highlights achievements, challenges

Pres. Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Accra, Ghana addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress so far made by...

Ex-NNPC GMDs commend Kyari’s strides, fight against economic saboteurs

The former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., have expressed unwavering...

Afam Osigwe, SAN, elected NBA President

Following a successful online voting process, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Mr. Afam Osigwe, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)...

Breaking: Finally, reinstated Edo Deputy Gov. Shaibu defects to APC

At last, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the ruling...

CBN targets $1trn economy by 2030

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2030, its governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said. He also...

With giants campaign, First Bank is truly woven into society’s fabric

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given...

Pres. Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage

President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, with a promise to review the national minimum wage...

Updated: FG backtracks, postpones minimum admission age for varsities, others until 2025

Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, backtracked on the decision to ban underage admissions on Thursday as from 2024. The minister yielded...

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for N6.2trn supplementary budget

President Bola Tinubu has requested that the Senate approve a supplementary budget of N6.2 trillion, increasing the total budget for 2024 from N27.5...

Breaking: Senate sacks Sen. Ndume as Chief Whip

The Senate, on Wednesday, announced the removal of Sen. Mohamed Ali Ndume (Borno South) as the Chief Whip. When put to a voice...

Breaking: Court reinstates Philip Shuaibu as deputy governor of Edo State

Justice James Omotosho, a Federal High Court Judge sitting in Abuja, has declared Mr. Philip Shuaibu’s removal from office as Edo State Deputy...