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Nigeria’s rig count drops by 55.34% in Q1 ‘21
Stock photo of an offshore oil rig By Udeme Akpan THE rig count of Nigeria has dropped by 55.34 per cent in the first quarter, January–March, 2021 to 19, according
Electricity tariff hike looms in Nigeria as NERC concludes ‘extraordinary review’
By Ediri Ejoh with Agency Report There are indications of possible hike in electricity bills in Nigeria as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, said it is concluding the Extraordinary
FG grants approval for $2.9bn Escravos seaport
By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of the Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex, ESIC, to Mercury Marine Concession Company, MMCC. The proposed $2.9 billion project
Royal father, wives, son nabbed for kidnapping in Cross River
His shrine and two houses where kidnappers and militants are fortified with juju were demolished by the security outfit By Emma Una THE Cross River State joint military outfit code-named,
Thousands protest against transition government, France in Chad
Thousands of young people took to the streets of Chadian capital N’Djamena on Tuesday to protest against the military transition government and France. From early in the morning, people could
Nigeria Air Force Investigating ‘Alleged’ Airstrike on Soldiers in Borno State
The Nigerian Airforce says it is investigating reports of an alleged airstrike on soldiers of the Nigerian Army. Reports had emerged that about 20 soldiers were killed after a fighter jet belonging to
Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day celebration
Yemi Osinbajo President Muhammadu Buhari would be represented by his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, at Sierra Leone’s 60th Independence Day celebration taking place today in the country’s capital,
CSOs demand INEC independence, protest exclusion of e-voting in Electoral Act
By Tordue Salem, Abuja A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria Tuesday protested at the National Assembly, insisting on the inclusion of electronic voting, provision of financial autonomy for
Insecurity: Buhari meets with Zulum, Tinubu, Akande in Aso Rock
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night met with the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum on the Security Situation in his State. The President also met with
Bayern Munich appoint Nalgesmann as manager
German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have confirmed the appointment of Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann as their first-team coach. “FC Bayern have appointed Julian Nagelsmann as their new head coach,” the
