Nigeria to save $326.895m from agreement with INTELS on contentious pilotage contract
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has explained how INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of deliberate and conscious effort to resolve the stalemate on the pilotage contract…
Army Takes Responsibility For Air Strike In Kaduna
December 4, 2023 The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left many villager killed and several others injured at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State. Channels…
NDLEA nabs drug lord in Lagos hotel; uncovers meth, opioids in jeans hems, dolls, buttons
Attempts by drug syndicates to export illicit substances including various quantities of methamphetamine and opioids concealed in hems of new jeans trousers, dolls, buttons, local soap and tins of milo…
NNPCL: Kyari’s second term as emblem of Renewed Hope
BY KEN UGBECHIE President Bola Tinubu on November 27 announced the reappointment of Mr. Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)….
COP28: Tinubu unveils bold vision for a greener Nigeria, deploys 100 electric buses
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by introducing a pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses. The…
Imtiaz Sooliman emerges 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year
Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, a South African altruist, has emerged as the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year. Dr. Sooliman, a medical doctor who gave up his career to pursue…
NAF helicopter crash: 5 crew members onboard alive, sustained minor injuries
December 1, 2023 A Nigerian Air Force helicopter has crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. According to a statement by NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, the incident happened early…
Oborevwori presents 2024 budget of N714.4bn to Delta Assembly
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, presented a N714.4 billion Appropriation bill for the 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Oborevwori said the budget…
FG projects lower budget deficit 3.9% of GDP next year, says economy expected to grow by at least 3.76%
November 29, 2023 The Federal government has revealed plans to narrow budget deficit to 3.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from about 6.1% this year. The President Bola…
How ex-Zamfara Governor, Yari, blew $18.2m overseas on luxury in 4 months – Documents
Yari spent $4m in one day shopping at Harrods, London A syndicate of international financial crimes investigators has obtained bank documents showing curious debits and credits on the bank accounts…