Year: 2017
26 companies express interest in revamping nation’s 3 refineries at $2 billion
Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said on Tuesday that 26 firms have indicated their interest in…
NLC Chairman calls for relief materials for Kogi workers
Ayuba Wabba, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja appealed to Nigerians to rally round Kogi…
3.9m IDPs in DR Congo – UNHCR
UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday said 3.9 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were living in several key…
Oando gets court order to lift share price suspension
Nigerian oil company Oando has obtained a court order to lift the suspension of trading in its shares and halt…
Senate commends Zamfara on re-construction of Federal roads
The Senate Committee on Works has commended Zamfara Government for the re-construction of Federal Government roads in the state.
N18,000 minimum wage far below UN average – AUCPTRE
Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Employees (AUPCTRE) says that the current N18,000 minimum for Nigerian…
Gas explosion victim dies after 3 months battle
Miss Stella Merkyaa, a student, who suffered multiple injuries from a gas explosion on July 18, died Tuesday morning, Benue…
Buhari Cautions Against Hasty Implementation Of ECOWAS Single Currency
President Muhamadu Buhari Tuesday in Niamey, Niger, urged ECOWAS member countries to tread carefully in pushing for a single currency…
NLC committee on restructuring submits report
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Committee on restructuring of the country on Tuesday submitted its report to the national body…
Kenya loses $7bn due to political uncertainty
Kenya’s local investors on Tuesday said the country has lost approximately seven billion U.S. dollars in the last four months…
Herdsmen, farmers sign peace accord in Niger state
Herdsmen and farmers in Gurusu community of Bosso Local Government Area of Niger have signed an agreement to promote peaceful…
House of Reps to probe Maina`s reinstatement
The House of Representatives on Tuesday constituted an ad hoc Committee to investigate the reinstatement and promotion of Mr Abdulrasheed…
NITDA reaffirms commitment to support Start-ups
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support business start-ups and entrepreneurs.
APC accuses PDP of infrastructural decay in Delta
The Leaders Council of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta on Tuesday alleged that the state was experiencing infrastructural decay…
Monarch prays for Chidoka’s victory ahead of Anambra polls
The traditional ruler of Awka, Igwe Gibson Nwosu, has given his blessing to Chief Osita Chidoka, the governorship candidate of…