Nigeria

Complete Refinery Before 2019, FG Begs Dangote

The Federal Government has said it relies heavily on the Dangote refinery to fulfil its promise to Nigerians to end fuel importation by...

Half year: Dangote Cement records 12.6% Sales volume increase across Africa

Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30th June 2017, posting a 12.6 percent...

10 die as petrol tanker catches fire in Lokoja

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]en people were burnt beyond recognition while six others sustained serious injuries when a petrol tanker went up in flames in Felele area...

Instant Banking: Fidelity Bank Pioneers Self-Service Feedback System For *770#

…Takes customer service a notch higher Fidelity Bank Plc has again demonstrated its desire to continuously improve on customer service with the introduction...

Sagay Seeks Maximum Punishment for SANs Frustrating Corruption Cases

Chairman Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption Professor Itse Sagay SAN has advocated “stiff punishment for counsel, particularly Senior Advocates, who have turned obstruction...

U.S Launches Data Management System Pilot Project At Kuje Prison

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) on Wednesday launched the Prison Data Management System Pilot Project at Kuje Prison....

Buhari Has Plenty of Reasons To Smile

By Victoria Ayuwei Attention has been focused on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health in recent times with some questioning his fitness to rule, but meanwhile...

Amidst Escalating Conflict: Osinbajo Tells NASS, It’s Time To Work Together

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n at-times sarcastic Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday night said the Nigerian media thrives on perceived reports about conflicts between the executive and...

Osinbajo To Swear in Two Ministers on Wednesday

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]cting President Yemi Osinbajo is to swear in two members of the Buhari cabinet on Wednesday, according to the  presidency late Tuesday. “AgP Osinbajo...

Easing Will Pull Real Interest Rate Into Negative Territory- Emefiele

…Retains Monetary Policy, Other Policy Parameters. By Gift Olivia Samuel, Per Second News The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN),Mr Godwin Emefiele...

Buhari To AU Chairman: I am making good progress

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Muhammadu Buhari has written to thank the President of Guinea, Alpha Conde, for the nationwide prayers held last week by Guineans for...

Shell Shuts Down Supply Pipeline in Ogoniland

Shell’s Nigeria division has shut down a key crude supply pipeline in Ogoniland because of a leak. “Efforts are ongoing for a joint investigation...

Lunch in London, Anxiety in Nigeria by Reuben Abati

“What’s gwan inna wa cwantry?” “What language is that?” “English of course.” “Sounds like Creole to me. Why don’t you just talk straight?”...

Africa’s Prosperity Lies in Human Resources Not Extractive Potentials- Osinbajp

Remarks made by the Acting President, Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, San, Gcon at the Extra-Ordinary Session of the Council Of...

Police To Set Up Anti-Piracy Unit in All States, FCT, Following Minister’s Request

The Nigeria Police is to set up anti-piracy unit in all the 36 states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital...

Buhari Administration Commends Heritage Bank’s Commitment to Entertainment Industry

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal Government has commended Heritage Bank Limited for its commitment to the development and growth of the creative industry. The Minister of...