EASA Suspends All Flights By Boeing 737 MAX 8, 9 jets
In an unusual decision, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said it was suspending all flights in the bloc by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 jets….
Re-election: U.S. Congratulates Buhari, Nigeria “in Spite of Localised Violence, Irregularities”
President Muhammadu Buhari The U. S. has congratulated Nigeria on its successful presidential election and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in a…
Onnoghen: US, UK, EU statement a slight on Nigeria – Presidency
The Presidency notes with interest the coordinated statements of the US, UK and EU linking the suspension of CJN Onnoghen to the conduct of the upcoming elections. We appreciate the…
Nigeria Will Grow 2.5 per cent This Year Despite Tighter Global Conditions-Reuters poll
Sub-Saharan economies will cope with tighter global liquidity this year and grow faster than in 2018, albeit at a lackluster rate compared to the commodity price boom…
Former Trump Adviser Flynn May Be Jailed For Lying to FBI
Michael Flynn A judge will decide on Tuesday whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn should be sent to prison for lying to the FBI in a…
Oil, Under Pressure From Oversupply, Concern over economic growth
Oil prices steadied on Monday after slipping by around 2 percent last week, but remained under pressure from oversupply and concern over the prospects for global economic…
Huawei CFO Facing Deception Charges Seeks Bail on Health Grounds, HSBC Holdings Indicted
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou The Chief Financial Officer, CFO, of China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd argued that she should be released on bail while awaiting an extradition hearing,…
OPEC, Russia Agree to Reduce Oil Output By January Despite Trump Pressure
OPEC and its Russia-led allies agreed on Friday agreed to slash oil production by more than the market had expected despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce…
Nigeria among unhealthiest nations in the world; Singapore is healthiest
The world’s healthiest and unhealthiest countries have been revealed in a global league table. Singapore topped the charts of 149 countries followed by Luxembourg, while the bottom ten consisted solely…
Minister Orders Termination of all Contracts with US Based Oil Service Company Subsea 7 for Refusal to Comply with Local Content Laws and Regulations
Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima At the South Sudan Oil and Power Conference in Juba, the Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial…