President Bola Tinubu administration’s new policy of local value addition and a tightened licensing regime in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector attracted over $800 million in processing projects last year, the Federal Government has said. A statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo…
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the appointment of Sylvester Aigboboh as the Acting Deputy State Chairman and Pedro Esangbedo as the Acting Vice Chairman for Edo Central Senatorial District. According to a press…
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Sunday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, pulled out of all reconciliation agreements previously reached within the opposition party. Wike blamed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that the country’s Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a planned maintenance shutdown. The scheduled maintenance and sustainability assessment will commence today, Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer,…
On Friday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met with former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola. Aregbesola, a former close ally of President Bola Tinubu, received the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his apartment in Osun…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has extradited a Nigerian, Abubakar Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates over financial crimes. Muhammed was handed over to security operatives on Friday after he was subjected to an INTERPOL Red…
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has directed all his commissioners and appointees to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign from their positions. Governor Eno gave the directive during the State Executive…
Enzo Maresca insists he feels no added pressure as Chelsea enter a pivotal stretch that could shape the club’s season and possibly their immediate future. The Blues travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday with their Champions League hopes hanging in…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said the economic reforms of his administration are yielding the desired results. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit at the banquet hall of the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said the ruling…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh cut in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) nationwide. The new rates now range from ₦875 to ₦905 per litre, depending on location. A breakdown of the revised prices shows,…
The Federal Government plans to raise a total of ₦300 billion in revenue from the domestic bond market in May 2025. The auction will be held on May 26, with settlement slated for May 28, 2025. The bond market remains…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the new board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and charged them to use their wealth of experience to turn the country’s economy around. Tinubu inaugurated them in Abuja on Thursday, urging the…
Fidelity Bank Plc has issued a strong statement refuting an online publication claiming that the bank is facing bankruptcy due to a Supreme Court order requiring it to pay N225 billion in damages to a Nigerian firm. In a statement…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria must confront corruption, misappropriation, and fiscal recklessness with unwavering resolve. In a post on X titled, ‘Nigeria remains a relentless scene of…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has revealed plans to partner with an international petrochemicals distribution company, Vinmar Group, to export Dangote polypropylene to global markets. The refinery began 25kg bag polypropylene production in March for the local market. Nigeria…