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Dangote to NMDPRA: Our Refinery Produces Best Diesel in Nigeria, Conduct Transparent Probe

Dangote proposes that the CEO of NMDPRA and a Dangote refinery representative, conduct tests across different filling stations for transparency.

2 months ago

Bridge Collapse In Northern China Leaves At Least 12 Dead, 31 Missing

A bridge in northern China collapsed after recent heavy rains and flash flooding, causing 17 cars and 8 trucks to…

2 months ago

Soludo: Our Tertiary Institutions Becoming Glorified Secondary Schools

Soludo has urged the new Oko Poly council to end the act of "villagisation" and improve the educational sector's standards

2 months ago

Canadian Minister Ufodike Urges Nigerians to Pursue Regular Migration, Offers Expertise to Diaspora Commission 

Nigerian-born Canadian Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Dr Akolisa Ufodike has asked Nigerians especially youths intending not to shy away…

2 months ago

IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians of Improved Security, Citing Declining Crime Rates

Inspector-General Egbetokun says Nigeria's crime rate has declined, vowing to sustain efforts to maintain the downward trend in crime rates.

2 months ago

Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Set for November After Rape Conviction Overturned

A New York judge has set the retrial of Harvey Weinstein's for November 12 after his rape conviction was overturned.

2 months ago

Bangladesh Imposes Curfew and Deploys Military Amid Deadly Student Protests

Bangladesh's soldiers patrol Dhaka after a curfew was enforced to control fatally violent student-led protests against government job quotas

2 months ago

I’m Being Victimised for Refusing to Sign Dubious $500m Loan, Women Affairs Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye Claims

Women Affairs Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye has alleged harassment for rejecting $500 million loan, criticising World Bank’s 40% consultation fees and conditions.

2 months ago

Suleja Prison Wall Collapse: Nigerian Correctional Service Publishes Photos of Escapees

NCoS has released photographs of 119 inmates who escaped from Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre due to wall damage.

2 months ago

Trump Vows To End Ukraine Conflict, Says He Had A ‘Very Good Call’ With Zelensky

Trump has promised Ukrainian President Zelensky to end the ongoing war with Russia through negotiations if he wins the election.

2 months ago

Nigeria Unveils Plan to Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution Under AfCFTA Framework

VP Shettima has stressed the importance of public-private synergy for AfCFTA's Digital Trade Protocol, affirming government's commitment to digital infrastructure.

2 months ago

Biden Strengthens Resolve To Run as More Democrats Urge Him to Withdraw

Amid increasing pressure from fellow Democrats to step aside, President Joe Biden has vowed to continue his re-election campaign.

2 months ago

CBN Orders Banks to Transfer Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances to its Custody

CBN has introduced new guidelines for managing dormant accounts and unclaimed balances, requiring transfers to the apex bank after 10…

2 months ago

Global IT Disruption: Businesses and Services Slowly Recover After Major Outage

Recovery efforts are underway after an IT outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike disrupted businesses

2 months ago

Bank Stocks Fall on NGX After Senate Moves to Retroactively Amend Finance Act 2023

Banking stocks on NGX have depreciated after the Senate's retroactive amendment to the Finance Act 2023 and windfall tax proposal.

2 months ago

Tension in Edo as PDP, APC Trade Blame over Violence, Death of Police Officer

Tension in Edo has escalated as PDP and APC blame each other for the Benin Airport shooting that killed a…

2 months ago

Tinubu Welcomes ENI’s Proposed Investment In Nigeria

Tinubu promises reforms will make Nigeria globally competitive while ENI boss Claudio Descalzi assures Nigerians that investors are not leaving.

2 months ago

FCCPC Fines WhatsApp, Facebook  $220m Over Alleged Consumer Rights Violations, Data Misuse in Nigeria

FCCPC has accused Meta of data misuse and market abuse, imposing a $220 million fine for infringing Nigerian consumer rights.

2 months ago

Tinubu: Investment In Nigeria’s Key Sectors Will Follow Clear Timelines and Assessed Based On Impact

Tinubu has promised to revive Nigeria's smelter firm as management pledges to inject $500m to better company's fortune.

2 months ago

Katsina Police Arrest Teenager for Providing Intelligence to Bandits

Katsina police have apprehended 13-year-old Umar Hassan for allegedly assisting bandits with information on potential targets and villages.

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