AFRICA

Oando to Double Production to 50,000bpd through Eni Deal, Reflecting Shift in Nigeria’s Oil Sector

Oando’s COO Irune has revealed the firm expects to scale production up to 100,000bpd by 2029, driven by new drilling.

5 months ago

Human Rights Group Condemns Trial of Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele as Vindictive

ACJHR has condemned the trial of Ex-CBN governor Emefiele, calling attention to his prolonged detention and multiple charges.

5 months ago

Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Conflict of interest In Lagos-Calabar Highway Contract,  Raises Concerns Over Son’s Role in Chagoury Group

Former Nigeria VP Atiku has criticised the "rushed" Lagos-Calabar highway contract, alleging favoritism towards Chagoury due to his son’s involvement.

5 months ago

Demolition of Illegal Structures: Lagos A Victim Of its Own Development, Says Tokunbo Wahab

Lagos Environment Commissioner Wahab says the demolition of illegal structures aim to ensure government accountability.

5 months ago

Shettima Heads To Texas To Attend US-Africa Business Summit

Nigeria VP Kashim Shettima will speak at a roundtable on African Infrastructure Investment while in Texas.

5 months ago

Borno Governor Zulum Bags NUJ’s 2024 Good Governance Award on Education

NUJ President Isiguzo says Zulum has over the years, embarked on innovative intervention and aggressive investment in Borno's education sector.

5 months ago

NDLEA Smashes International Drug Syndicate, Seizes ‘Loud’ Consignments

NDLEA operatives have smashed an international drug syndicate with networks in parts of Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand.

5 months ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo: No Plan to Apologise over 1966 Military Coup, It Was Military Affair

President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Iwuanyanwu rejected apologising for 1966 coup, stating it was a military affair, not Igbo-related.

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator Orders Cap on Power Supply to Benin, Niger, and Togo to Boost Availability in Nigeria 

NERC's interim cap order on international customer capacities for six months aim to minimise impacts on domestic Gencos’ supply obligations.

5 months ago

Northern Leaders Warn Tinubu Against Hosting US and French Military Bases in Nigeria

Northern leaders have warned against US and French military bases in Nigeria, citing concerns over economic and environmental degradation.

5 months ago