Dangote Refinery Receives 6th batch of Crude oil barrels… Refinery set to commence production
The fresh one million Agbami barrels of crude via MT ALMI SUN is the sixth to complete the scheduled 6 million barrels consignment to be delivered to the Dangote facility needed to commence operations by the world’s largest single-train refinery. Exactly a month ago, Dangote Refinery received the first one million barrels of Agbami crude […]
Harassment petition by Tiwa Savage has surfaced online
A leaked petition by singer Tiwa Savage to the Nigerian police over alleged harassment from another artiste Davido has surfaced online. In the document dated 9th of January 2024 and signed by the MTV Europe Award- winning Savage, Davido is accused of offline and online harassment including physical threats over Savage’s continued association with Sophia […]
Middlesbrough stun Chelsea to take first-leg advantage in Carabao Cup semifinal
Chelsea missed a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earned a slender advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at a boisterous Riverside Stadium. Hayden Hackney scored the only goal, opening up his body to slide home an Isaiah Jones cross in the first half. Cole Palmer missed three presentable opportunities […]
FG to examine private varsities activities in the last 15 years
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has set up a committee to examine activities of private universities established in the last 15years. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, yesterday said this will show if the private institutions under investigation have prescribed facilities, adequate management structure, and adequate funding of programmes among others. […]
FG sets to formalize 1m businesses across Nigeria
The federal government has announced plans to formalize one million businesses across Nigeria at a discounted rate. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed yesterday when he launched the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, marking the first stop on a nationwide journey to empower small and medium-sized businesses by breaking down barriers […]
President Tinubu slashes Travel Delegations by 60 percent
In a bid to cut cost of governance and curb wasteful spending, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate pruning down by 60 percent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Briefing State House Correspondent today Presidential Media Aide, Ajuri Ngelale said as part of cost cutting measures, the President directed that the […]
Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions
The army chiefs of landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have been discussing military cooperation as concern grows over a deal that could give Ethiopia a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The two sides signed a deal on January 1, recognized to give Ethiopia commercial and military access to the sea. […]
Guinea beat Super Eagles 2-0 in pre-AFCON friendly, as Victor Boniface is ruled out
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-0 in a friendly game on Monday against Guinea in preparation for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to start on the 13th of February in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles will be without Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface for the 2023 AFCON after the youngster picked […]
Federal Government Unveils Automated Passport Application Portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians. The NIS in a statement said the launch followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiling the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in […]
Uganda denies reports of Nigeria rejecting its degrees
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) denies allegations that Uganda may face Nigeria’s rejection of its degree certificates over authenticity concerns. The NCHE investigates complaints related to higher learning institutions and takes appropriate action. Prof Mary Okwakol, the NCHE’s executive director, clarified that there have been no complaints from Nigeria about the legitimacy of […]