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Nigeria Begins Implementation of Central Bank’s $600m Gas Expansion Fund

Nigeria’s federal government has commenced the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N250 billion intervention fund for the…

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Nigeria: With Planned Dividend Payout, NNPC Prepares for Life Outside FG’s Control

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is assiduously working towards the payment of dividends to its shareholders, notably the federal,…

3 years ago

Nigerian Business Magnate Hosa Okunbo is Dead

Business magnate, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, is dead. He died of pancreatic cancer in London Sunday morning, according go THISDAY.…

3 years ago

MTN Group Repatriates $280m Dividend from Nigeria

South Africa’s MTN Group has repatriated last year’s dividend of $280 million (R4.2 billion) from its local unit in Nigeria.…

3 years ago

Obasanjo Visits Benin President, Seeks Soft Landing for Yoruba Nation Agitator Igboho

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo held a meeting with President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon in the first week of August…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Panic as Cholera Claims 60 Lives in Northwest Katsina State

Panic has gripped the residents of Katsina State, following the outbreak of Cholera, which has killed no fewer than 60…

3 years ago

Nigeria to Administer Second Batch of Covid Vaccines Starting Tuesday

Nigeria will begin administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines from August 10, the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19…

3 years ago

Hollyfrontier to Acquire 97-year-old 115,000bpd Refinery for $2.6bn

As the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) targets to acquire a 20 per cent stake, translating to 130,000 barrels per…

3 years ago

US Senate Vote Advances Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill

The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came…

3 years ago

Saudi Arabia Opens Umrah Pilgrimage to Vaccinated Foreigners

Saudi Arabia says it will begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from vaccinated foreign worshippers starting on August 9. The announcement…

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