NNPCL Under Financial Strain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is experiencing financialstrain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat tothe sustainability of fuel supply. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statementyesterday, acknowledged reports regarding the company’s significant debt topetrol suppliers, noting that the financial strain had placed considerable pressureon the […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
President Tinubu Departs For China
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Beijing, China, for an official visit.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,Tinubu will meet with President Xi Jinping in China and hold meetings with Chinesebusiness leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
2024 Paralympics Kicks off in Paris
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 ParalympicGames, as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de laConcorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts asummer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 […]
Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River
Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]
FG and ASUU Reach Compromise Amidst Potential Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) havereached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up toreview ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolvedwhile the government promised to ensure […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]
Namibia to Conduct Culling of Wild Animals to tackle Drought
Namibia plans to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distributethe meat to people struggling to feed themselves due to a severe drought acrosssouthern Africa. Authorities say the culling was necessary to address severe drought and meatfrom the animals will be distributed to people struggling to feed.A statement by the country’s environment ministry says […]
US Donates Mpox Vaccines to Nigeria
The government of the United States of America has donated 10,000 doses of theJynneos vaccine to Nigeria for the prevention of Smallpox and Mpox in adults aged 18years and older who are at risk of Mpox infection. Speaking during the official handover of the Mpox vaccine to Nigeria in Abuja, theCoordinating Minister of Health and […]
President Tinubu to Visit China
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a visit to China in first week ofSeptember, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and advance its strategicinterests through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made thisknown during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa […]
