NDDC Boss, Ogbuku, Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships, Thanks Tinubu
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to all ongoing partnership talks with local and international entities aimed…
Gabon’s Assala Energy says oil production unaffected by coup
August 30, 2023 Assala Energy, which is wholly owned by Carlyle Group, said its oil production in Gabon has been unaffected by the military coup in the country. “We can…
LAGOS TO COMMENCE BLUE RAIL LINE OPERATION ON SEPT 4, TO RUN ONLY 12 TRIPS IN 1ST 4 WEEKS
August 30, 2023 The lagos state government has announced that the first phase of the blue rail line will commence operation next week Monday 4th of September. According to a…
Arewa Forum Cautions Tinubu Against ‘Yorubanisation,’ ‘Lagoslisation’ of Appointments
The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has drawn the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to what it termed ‘Yorubanisation’ and ‘Lagoslisation’ of his appointments. According to the socio-cultural pressure group,…
India allows exports of non-basmati white rice trapped at ports
August 30, 2023 India has allowed traders to ship out their non-basmati white rice cargoes sitting at ports due to a sudden ban on exports of the category, a government…
Gabon dollar-denominated bonds slide after army says it seized power
Aug 30, 2023 Gabon’s dollar-denominated bonds fell by more than 13 cents on Wednesday after the military said it had seized power in the west African nation, according to Tradeweb…
Illegal mining: Akwa Ibom Govt shuts down Chinese mining company without license
Aug. 30, 2023 The Akwa Ibom Government has closed down a Chinese mining firm, Ruitai Mining Company, for failing to produce an operation licence. Chief Uno Etim Eno, the state’s…
Elumelu in Aso Rock, says President’s economic decisions good for private sector
Business magnate and entrepreneur-promoter, Tony Elumelu, has applauded some of the economic decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu, saying the private sector is encouraged by such decisions. Speaking after a…
Nigeria, Bloomberg and the hitman!, By Temitope Ajayi
William Clowes, the Bloomberg hitman on Nigeria, feels that his only journalistic obligation is to dredge up negative stories about Nigeria and Africa. In his latest drivel on Nigeria,…
NDDC: Chiedu Ebie takes charge as Chairman, full list of other appointees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), inclusive of the following Board and Management team…