Nigeria to be net exporter of petroleum in December — NNPC
The Group Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said that based on emerging indicators in the energy and gas sector, Nigeria will be a net exporter of petroleum by December. Kyari made this known…
CAFCL/CC: CAF Gives Nigerian Clubs Deadline On Match Venues
African soccer governing body has sent out a message to all the participating clubs in the Champions League and Confederation Cup who don’t have an approved stadium, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Confederation of African Football last week released the list of…
Nigerian passport holders can now obtain UAE visa effective July 15 – Information Minister
The Federal Government has secured an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), permitting Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to the UAE starting today, July 15, 2024. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced…
ECOWAS Bank issues N187.96 billion bonds to boost economy of West African countries
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development says it is issuing sustainable bonds worth N187.96 billion (FCFA 70 billion) aimed at boosting the economy of West African countries. The bank says the funds will support agriculture, renewable energy, health and…
Tinubu urged to reverse policy on food importation
ABUJA- AN Agric firm, Jet FarmsNG, weekend, urged President Bola Tinubu, to reverse policy on suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on essential food items for 150 days at the detriment of the efforts of local farmers who had spent…
Shannen Doherty, Charmed Star, Dies
Shannen Doherty, who made a strong impression on television with her powerful performances in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed,” passed away Tuesday at the age of 51. The actress valiantly fought against breast cancer since her diagnosis in 2015 but…
Burna Boy is the love of my life — Stefflon Don
Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don has reaffirmed that award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, is the love of her life. It would be recalled that the duo was a couple until their relationship hit the rocks in…
Zenith Bank set to unveil capital-raising drive
Zenith Bank Plc, is on the verge of concluding arrangements to unveil its capital raising drive aimed at meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s new capital base for the banking sector. The bank is also preparing to complete its transition…
Just in: Chima wins Nigerian Idol season 9
Nigerian singer, Chima has emerged winner of the season nine edition of the Nigerian Idol. His emergence as the winner was announced on the show on Sunday. Recall three contestants — Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had made it to the…
Lagos clarifies ban on Danfo, Korope buses along Lekki-Epe corridor
The Lagos State Government has clarified plans to ban Danfo and Korope buses along the Lekki-Epe corridor starting from October 1, 2024. According to the Special Adviser on Transportation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa, in a statement…