Nigeria

NNPC sweeping reform: 15 managers affected, leakages plugged

A new wave of reforms is currently sweeping the state-run oil corporations – the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Petroleum...

Xenophobia: Attacks on Nigerians reckless, unfortunate- Osinbajo

Recalls Nigeria’s role in pulling down apartheid  The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has described the continuous xenophobic attacks on...

Finally, former Super Eagles coach Siasia appeals FIFA’s life ban

Former Super Eagles star Samson Siasia on Thursday  said he had filed an appeal against his life ban from the game by world...

Xenophobia: Nigeria High Commission In South Africa compiles list of victims

As South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria denies attacks   The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa, has responded to the recent attacks...

ASUU to Education Minister: You lack the bite, mere statements, no action

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has taken a swipe at the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, for what they called...

Insecurity: Southwest, Southeast Governors in Crackdown on Herdsmen, Arms-carrying

In a desperate move to stop killing of people by bandits, Southeast governors have banned AK-47 rifles and other lethal weapons among herdsmen...

UBA Announces 21% Growth in Profit

…..21.7% Return on Average Equity; Declares N0.20 Interim Dividend Africa’s leading financial institution, United Bank for Africa Plc has announced its audited half...

The Day In Pictures: Nigeria and European Union signs MoUs in presence of President Buhari

Nigeria and the European Union sign MoUs in presence of President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. The MoUs were signed for cooperation in various...

Japanese firms are still hesitant about Africa, as Abe pledges to push limitless support for investment and entrepreneurship

The three-day Tokyo International Conference on African Development, TICAD, kicked off Wednesday in Yokohama, as Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to aggressively...

FG reacts to US visa hike, reduces visa fee for US citizens

24 hours after the United Started (US) authorities increased the cost of visa applications for Nigerians, the federal government has reacted by reducing...

Remembering Adebowale Adefuye (1947 -2015) By Reuben Abati 

On August 27, 2015, that is four years ago, Nigeria lost Professor Adebowale Adefuye, one of our most dedicated public servants, a fiercely...

Buhari sacks Christian pilgrims board boss Ujah who is enmeshed in corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate termination of appointment of Rev. Tor Ujah, as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC)....

Breaking: US increase cost of visa application for Nigerians

  The United States (US), has increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians. The US Consulate announced this in a statement issued...

EFCC using underhand media campaign to rope me, Obasanjo, other opponents – Atiku

Abuja – Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has pointedly accused the Ibrahim Magu-led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Contempt of court: TCN MD risks jail term over concession agreement

Abuja- A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a summon on the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of...

President Buhari to visit Japan next week for TICAD Africa conference

President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Japan next week to attend a government-organized development conference and meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other leaders....