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Oil markets will remain fragile for the rest of 2020, IEA says
Oil markets are set to remain “even more fragile” for the rest of the year as Covid-19 infections increase globally, the International...
Breaking: Hope rises as Nigeria receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
As Nigeria continues records new daily cases of Coronavirus infection, the Federal Government said on Friday that it has received samples of Russia’s COVID-19...
Revealed: How pilot error nearly crashes Emirates jumbo A380 into Russian town
An investigative report released recently by the United Arab Emirate government has revealed an Emirates A380 was seconds from crashing into a Moscow...
Oil Upstream, power, gas development: Russia to partner NNPC — Ambassador
As part of initiatives to develop Nigeria’s upstream, gas and power sectors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the Russian government has agreed to partner...
African countries are not united on regulation issues, says Obasanjo and key quotes from leaders in Sochi
Following are key quotes from leaders and participants at the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in Sochi. African countries are not...
Rwanda’s Nuclear Deal With Russia: Key Details
President Paul Kagame Tuesday in Sochi, met with President Vladimir Putin at a sideline meeting during the Russia/Africa Summit and Economic Forum. ...
Nigeria/Russia Relations: The Missing Link
By Hussaini Monguno On November 15, 1884, 14 mainly European countries gathered in Berlin for a meeting which lasted to February 26,...
Footballer ‘sorry’ for celebrating signing for Russian team by live streaming sex tape on Snapchat
Modern day football celebrations are notoriously bizarre, but Clinton N’Jie took things to a new level when he marked signing a contract with...
Turkey will look for ‘best technology’ elsewhere if US blocks F-35 transfer – Minister
If Turkey can’t get F-35 fighter jets from the US, it will be looking for a substitute elsewhere, the Turkish Foreign Minister said....
Britain launches task force to tackle stolen money from Nigeria, Russia
Britain will work with the financial industry to crack down on fraud, corruption and dirty money by launching a task force that will...
Russia beats Saudi Arabia 5-0 to open 2018 World Cup
Host country Russia kicked off the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia Thursday. Russia...
Oil prices drop as OPEC, Russia set to increase production
Oil prices plunged on Friday as reports said OPEC and Russia are considering lifting production by as much as 1 million barrels a...
Former U.S national security advisor Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, and he agreed...
CIA insists Russia meddled in US elections, despite Trump’s comment
The Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo on Saturday stood by the U.S. intelligence assessment that Russia meddled in the 2016 election, despite President...
