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Oman: OPEC, allies likely to extend oil supply curbs
Oman said on Monday that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied oil producers could extend a deal to limit crude supply but may not consider deepening cuts.
Everton’s Andre Gomes to have surgery on broken ankle
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes will have surgery on Monday after suffering a fracture-dislocation to his right ankle in their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, his club have said.
Yemen government, separatists to sign power-sharing deal on Tuesday
Yemen’s internationally recognised government will sign an agreement with southern separatists on Tuesday aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the country’s long-running civil war, Yemeni and Saudi officials said.
T20 WCQ: Nigeria crash out after losing all six games
Nigeria finished bottom of group B at the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, after losing their final group game and sixth consecutive match to Hong Kong who won by 5 wickets.
World’s oldest pearl found in Abu Dhabi
An 8,000-year-old pearl that archaeologists say is the worlds oldest will be displayed in Abu Dhabi, according to authorities who said Sunday it is proof the objects have been traded since Neolithic times.
Yemen government, separatists expected to announce Aden deal
A Saudi-brokered deal to end a standoff between Yemen's internationally recognised government and southern separatists in the port city of Aden is expected to be announced on Thursday, officials said.
Sokoto government to support take-off of Sultan’s female university
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has promised to support the actualisation of Nana Asma’u University of Medical Sciences in Sokoto State to be established by the Sultan Foundation.
Sudan receives half of $3 billion aid promised by Saudi, UAE – minister
Sudan has received half of three billion dollars in aid promised by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in April.
UAE builds church, mosque, synagogue in one location
The United Arab Emirates is building a church, mosque and synagogue, in one location in Abu Dhabi, to underscore the need for all religions to live in harmony.
Iran denies involvement in Saudi oil attacks in letter to US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denied any involvement in the attacks on Saudi oil facilities in an official letter to the U.S.
Nigeria assures OPEC on crude oil production cut target
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says that Nigeria will cut down on its crude oil production to comply with the targets set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Nigeria to cut oil production by 100% in October
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, on Thursday said that Nigeria has agreed to cut oil production by 50% this month, by 100 percent in October this year.
Saudi, Russia call for better compliance with OPEC oil cuts
Saudi Arabia and Russia on Thursday called on OPEC members and its allies to better comply with oil production cuts.
President Buhari: Federal government to deliver four FIDs, tackle crude oil theft
The Federal Government says it has plans to deliver Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) on at least four key projects within the nation’s oil and gas industry by the end of last quarter of 2019.
Federal government committed to resolving challenge in power sector – minister
The Federal Government is committed to resolving the challenges facing the power sector and ensure improved power supply to Nigerians.
Oil hits six-week high on hopes of extended OPEC cuts
Oil futures hit a six-week high on Tuesday, rising for a fifth day on optimism that OPEC and other countries may agree to extend production cuts in a bid to support prices.
Trade wars: Oil majors to consider fresh cuts
Top oil producers will consider fresh output cuts at a meeting this week, but analysts are doubtful they will succeed in bolstering crude prices dented by the US-China trade war.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter defends Saudi fight venue as game-changer for boxing
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, on Monday defended a decision to stage the Briton’s heavyweight title rematch with Mexican-American world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia.
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Bandits abduct university engineer in Anambra
An engineer in the employ of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Emeka Chiaghana, has been abducted.
Edo APC exco sacks Anselm Ojezua, elects David Imoise as acting chair
The crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has got messier with State Working Committee of the party passing a vote of no confidence in the state chairman, Anselm Ojezua.
Donald Trump open to deal with democrats over Barack Obama’s DACA programme
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled that he would be open to striking a deal with Democrats on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme if the U.S. Supreme Court were to uphold his decision to repeal the initiative.
Former minister urges federal government to restore sports commission
Former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that the restoration of the governing system of the National Sport Commission (NSC) remains the best way of managing sports in Nigeria.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), appealed to Nigerian youths, particularly students, to distance themselves from criminal tendencies capable of disrupting their future endeavours.
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NUPENG seeks federal government’s intervention over ‘unfair’ labour practices by oil firm
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called for the urgent intervention of the Federal Ministry of Labour, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to prevail on the management of Nexen Petroleum over what it called ‘unfair labour practices’ on workers in the company.
Gastroenteritis: Lagos activates emergency operation centre
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Peter Obi: Nigeria sadly transiting to religious economy
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Philippine vice president promises to end spate of killings in drugs war
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday promised to end the spate of killings in the country’s crackdown against illegal drugs as she met with law enforcement officials.