World oil demand to increase by 5.8 mb/d in 2021 — OPEC
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says world oil demand will increase by 5.8 million barrels per day in 2021. OPEC made this known […]
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Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has assured the international community of Nigeria’s preparedness and […]
Renewable energy: FG reiterates commitment to electrify 5m homes
The Federal Government says it has commissioned several sites in the six geopolitical zones of the country toward actualising its promise of electrifying five millions […]
LEDAP seeks abolition of death penalty
The Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) on Thursday called for abolition of death penalty in Nigeria. LEDAP made the call at a news conference […]
Use social media for nation building- Group charges Nigerian youths
Project One, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has charged Nigerian youths to use the social media positively as a tool for nation building. Mrs Bisayo […]
Drug war: Assets confiscation ‘ll weaken cartels – Marwa
Chairman/ Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has charged other other Heads of National Drug […]
NANTA President wins media platinum merit award
Mrs Susan Akporiaye, President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has won the 2021 Nigeria Media Platinum Merit Award (NMMA). This is contained in […]
We’ll use football to promote unity, national devt, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his administration’s commitment to use football for the development of the girl-child, inspiring young people to have rewarding careers in […]
Religious Organisations: Gov. Emmanuel harps on service to humanity
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has lauded religious organisations in the country for identifying and empathising with the needy, especially in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Sales rep docked for allegedly cheating employer
A Sales representative, Stephen Aye on Monday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for allegedly cheating his employer of N356,000. The […]
DPR registers 110 filling stations on e-station portal in Taraba
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) registered 110 filling stations on its recently-introduced e-station Downstream Remote Monitoring System (DRMS) portal in Taraba. Mr Abdullahi Bature, […]
Zenith Bank maintains growth momentum in H1 2021 despite monumental headwinds
In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, recording positive growth […]
Soros Fund with support from Gates Foundation acquires diagnostic technology group Mologic
NEW YORK/LONDON—A group of philanthropic funds and investors led by the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]
Buhari mourns legendary musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who passed on Saturday, leaving a […]
French league joins criticism of FIFA over internationals
The French league (LFP) has joined its counterparts in England and Italy in criticising global football governing body for demanding for players release for international […]
We’re repositioning NPA for efficiency, safety – MD
The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, has pledged management’s determination to reposition the nation’s seaports for greater efficiency, safety […]
Foundation commends UNICAL VC over efforts to stamp out social vices
Guru Foundation, an NGO, has commended Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, for stamping out examination malpractices and other social vices in […]
Group wants APC to elect youth as next national chairman
Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP), a leadership advocacy group, wants the All Progressives Congress (APC), to elect a young, incorruptible Nigerian as its next […]
NNPC commits to supporting NLNG
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Liquefied Natural […]
INFLUENCE, award-winning film on weaponisation of information available in Nigeria
reports that the film, Influence, is a David and Goliath tale of ordinary people facing off against a powerful corporation with near-infinite resources . This […]
Nigerian youths capable of finding solutions to challenges facing country, Africa – APC
Nigerian youths are capable of finding solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing the country and the African continent, the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
FUTA Student wins Women in Aquaculture Global Scholarship
Miss Augustina Oyebadejo, a final year student of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has emerged […]
Messi and Pochettino can form special bond, Ardiles says
Former midfielder Ossie Ardiles believes Lionel Messi will form a stronger bond with Mauricio Pochettino than he has with any other manager after the Argentina captain’s […]
Osinbajo presides as FEC honours late Malami Buwai
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari […]
OFAB Nigeria calls for entries for journalism award
Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Nigeria Chapter, has called for applications from journalists covering agriculture, biotechnology and biological sciences for its 2021 […]