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NNPC Denies Sabotage Allegations, Says It Reduced Stake in Dangote Refinery To Invest In CNG

NNPC says it reduced stake in Dangote Refinery to 7.2% to invest in compressed natural gas, denies sabotage allegations.

2 months ago

Kenya’s Main Aviation Union Threatens Strike Over Proposed Sale Of Nairobi Airport To Adani Airport Holdings

Kenya's aviation union is planning a strike to protest the proposed sale of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Adani Holdings

2 months ago

Kenyan Cult Leader Pleads Not Guilty In Deadly Starvation Case

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after encouraging his followers to starve to “meet Jesus”

2 months ago

Northern Christian Youths: 10,000 Agro Rangers Commendable But Can’t Protect Farmers From Terrorists 

NCYP has praised the Federal Government for deploying 10,000 Agro Rangers but said it's insufficient to cover Northern insecurity.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Defence Ministry Restricts Importation of Certain Arms, Enforces Local Procurement under New DICON Act

Nigeria’s Defence Ministry has enforced local arms sourcing, barring foreign procurement and requiring MDAs to clear purchases first.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Police Revamps Training to Include Protection of Human Rights

The Nigerian Police has included human rights in police training to ensure personnel respect citizens’ rights while enforcing laws.

2 months ago

Tinubu Has Nothing to Offer If There’s No Evidence Yet of Better Economy, Atiku Says

Former VP Atiku has criticised Tinubu for lack of progress, citing worsening economic conditions and ongoing hardship for citizens.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Current Security Threats Daunting But Surmountable, Says CDS Musa

Nigeria's Defence Chief Musa has stressed the need for teamwork among military and security agencies to overcome current security challenges.

2 months ago

Hannatu Musawa: Creative Arts Ministry Aims To Contribute $100bn To Nigeria’s Economy By 2030

“The whole world at the moment is looking to Nigeria for our creativity, our content, our art,” says Hannatu Musawa.

2 months ago

Tinubu Inaugurates 30 CNG Buses To Ease Commuters’ Transportation Needs

Petroleum marketers say the unveiling of 30 CNG buses by President Tinubu is a game changer for Nigeria's transport sector.

2 months ago