Nigeria

Africa’s top crude oil producer: Libya overtakes Nigeria

    With Libya’s oil production rising to 1.24 million bpd in October,  it appears the North Africa country has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s...

At least 60 members of Baptist church kidnapped in Nigeria

  Armed bandits in Kaduna State kidnapped more than 60 worshipers during a church service and shot one Christian dead, according to reports,...

NNPC spokesman tells Nigerians to stop panic-buying, says there isn’t a shortage of petroleum products

  The Group general manager of the NNPC’s public affairs division, Mr. Garba Deen Muhammad Tuesday demanded Nigerians stop panic-buying fuel when they...

2023: Buhari, Tinubu in hour-long closed-door meeting in Aso Rock

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Sunday stormed the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a closed-door meeting...

We did not search Justice Odili’s Abuja home — EFCC

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied carrying out any search at the Maitama, Abuja, home of a justice of...

Africa needs a little FOCUS before the coming China’s FOCAC

  By Olukayode Oyeleye SELF DELUSION appears to be the definition of Africa’s excitement about China’s ubiquitous presence in the continent. The continent...

Federal Government, CBN mull devaluation of the Naira, says Finance Minister

    The plan by the Federal Government to devalue the naira came to the fore on Friday as the Minister of Finance,...

Lithuanian airlines lease two Airbus A320-232 of 17.8 and 14 years old to Nigeria’s Aero Contractors

  By Victoria Ayuwei   Heston airlines, a Lithuanian based carrier, has sealed a deal with Nigeria’s Aero Contractors for the lease of...

Nigerian IT workers emigrate to U.K in droves

    By Victoria Ayuwei   Nigerian banks, IT firms and communications companies are losing their skilled professionals at an alarming rate in...

Emirates extends suspension of Nigerian flights to Oct 10

  Emirates flights to and from Nigeria will remain suspended until October 10, 2021. Passenger services between the UAE and Nigeria have been...

President Buhari Departs New York After 76th session of UN General Assembly

  After participating in the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Muhammadu Buhari has left New York for Abuja....

Buhari to deliver UN General Assembly address Sept 24

  President Muhammadu Buhari will deliver his speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 24, Per Second News gathered in...

Buhari to lead Nigerian delegation to UN General Assembly

  President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the Nigerian delegation to the 76th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The president is scheduled...

Nigeria requires between $3 and $5 billion annual spending in power sector in next 15 years, says Schneider Electric

  In a bid to actualize Nigeria’s industrialization goals, stakeholders in the nation’s power sector have been urged to upscale their investment in...

Accountability: NNPC consolidates gains, complies with Buhari’s directive, publishes 2020 Audited Financial Statements

In compliance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive and its statutory requirement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has published its Audited Financial Statements (AFS) on...