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Official: Edo modular refinery will drive industrial revolution
Edo Government says the ongoing Modular Refinery project at Ologbo in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, will on completion, drive the state’s industrial revolution quest.
NNPC, Chevron execute agreements over Escravos gas-to-liquid Ppoject
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) have executed agreements over the multi-billion dollars Escravos Gas-to-Liquid (EGTL) project.
Senator Akume: Border closure already paying off for local farmers in Nigeria
The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, yesterday, said most farmers in the country are currently smiling to the banks as a result of border closure by the Federal Government.
CBN and the $2.6bn or $26bn diaspora remittances
In the World Bank’s 2018 report, titled, “Nigerians Living abroad sent $22bn home in 2017”, the Bank noted that the top recipients of the Diaspora remittances in the world were India with $69bn, Chile ($64bn), Philippines $33bn, Mexico $31bn, Nigeria $22bn and Egypt $20bn
Federal government, CRCC sign $3.9 billion contract for Abuja-Itakpe railway
The Federal Government has signed a $3.9bn contract with the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited for the construction of a new Abuja-Baru-Itakpe-Lokoja rail line.
Edo modular refinery set to begin operation
The Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, says it will soon commence operation at its 6,000 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery before the end of the year.
President Kenyatta intervenes to save Kenya Airways
Authorities closed the week preparing for a final push to the proposed merger between Kenya Airways and the agency that manages the country’s airports — the Kenya Airports Authority.
EU foreign ministers meet in Bucharest to discuss Venezuela, Iran
The Speaker of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly declared himself interim president during nationwide protests against the rule of Nicolas Maduro a week ago.
Niger government confirms presence of hydrocarbon in Bida basin
The Niger State government has again confirmed the presence of hydrocarbon in the Bida basin, but explained that the state has not been able to confirm the presence of crude oil in the basin.
Iran to work with partners to neutralise US sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Zarif, said on Tuesday that the country would keep working with its global partners to neutralise U.S. sanctions against the Islamic republic.
Rotimi Amaechi: Why GE pulled out of railway concession, overhaul deal
The federal government Thursday gave reasons why American firm – General Electric (GE), pulled out of a planned $2.7 billion deal to concession and rehabilitate Nigeria’s narrow gauge railway, stating that GE was no longer in the business of transportation and had to hand over its interest in the deal to another firm.
Governor Obaseki to accompany President Buhari on investment tour in China
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki is scheduled to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari on an investment tour in China following the federal government’s listing of several Edo State government’s projects which are backed by Chinese investors, on its itinerary.
House of Representatives moves to prevent telecom firms from storing data abroad
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to mandate the Localisation of Data and Operations by Telecoms firms in the country in the interest of national security.
Governor Ambode promises to deliver 14,187 housing units in 2 years
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has promised to deliver 14,187 housing units before the next two years, across the state.
Kogi, NNPC sign MOU on biofuels
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has assured the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of complete security for their investment in the Alape Staple Crop Processing Zone situated in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the State.
Okechukwu Enelamah: Robust tax system, foundation of sustainable economic growth
Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, said a robust tax system was the foundation of sustainable economic growth.
Okechukwu Enelamah: Robust tax system, foundation of sustainable economic growth
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, said a robust tax system was the foundation of sustainable economic growth.
Governor Tambuwal to distribute fertilizers worth N104 million
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Saturday announced the purchase of N104 million worth of locally made fertilizer for distribution to farmers across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
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Former Kano CJ Shehu Atiku passes on
The immediate past Chief Judge of Kano State High Court of Justice, Shehu Atiku, who died on Sunday has been laid to rest (today) Monday in Kano.
China: US ‘abusing power’ by squeezing TikTok
Beijing on Monday accused the Trump administration of abusing “national power” by trying to ban TikTok, as a federal court gave the video app’s US operations a stay of execution.
Strike over oil sector deregulation not necessary – expert
A don, Prof. Wumi Iledare, on Monday, said that there was no need for organised labour to embark on strike over the deregulation of the downstream oil sector.
NASS: We have not received new PIB from Presidency
The National Assembly, NASS, has denied getting the new copy of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry, PIB, from the Presidency.
Court slams N50 million against Senator Abbo for slapping woman in sex toy
A Federal High Court in Abuja has Monday ordered Senator Elisha Abbo, PDP, Adamawa North, who slapped a nursing mother repeatedly at a sex toy shop on May 11, 2019 to pay the sum of fifty million naira (N50), to Osimibibra Warmate for assault.
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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen named in Serie A team of the week
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been included in the Italian Serie A team of the week, despite not finding the back of the net.
36 states sue federal government, demand funding of state courts
The 36 states governors, through their respective Attorneys General and Commissioners for Justice, have dragged the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, before the Supreme Court over the failure of the Federal Government to fund the courts in the country with recurrent expenditure since May 5, 2009.
Nigerian governors move to stop labour strike, mass protest over electricity tariff, fuel price...
The thirty-six State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, will on Thursday engage in a marathon meeting, with a view to nipping in the bud, the planned nation wide strike and mass protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.
Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid welcome baby girl
Former One Direction member, Zayn Malik, and his supermodel partner, Gigi Hadid, has welcomed their first child, a baby girl, E! News reports.
Thiago Silva admits Frank Lampard big influence on Chelsea choice
Thiago Silva is keen on playing for Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.