Sahel Revolution: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Challenge ECOWAS with Import Tariff to Power Union Goals
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have unveiled a daring new measure to support their ambitious union, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The trio has introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods to fund the alliance’s…
Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority Managing Director Shuaibu Bawa Jaja, Sends Warm Eid-al-Fitr Greetings
Shuaibu Bawa Jaja, Managing Director of the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, extends warm Eid El Fitri greetings to Muslim faithful in Niger, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that as a seasoned…
Renewed Hope Initiative: NDE Empowers Trained Beneficiaries in Oyo State
Determined to reduce the menace of unemployment and promote economic development in the country, the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, has empowered the trained beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration. Speaking at…
Again, General Hydrocarbons Limited Floors First Bank In Court, As Judge Declares Bank’s Suit Classic Case Of Abuse Of Court Process
A federal high court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed the suit filed against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) by First Bank of Nigeria(FBN) Justice E.A Obile dismissed the entire suit on the grounds that the court is bereft of requisite…
Nigeria and Bangladesh Deepen Bilateral Ties Through Defence and Agricultural Cooperation
In a landmark meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria and Bangladesh have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in defence and agriculture. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria,…
Explosions Rock Key Oil Export Facilities in Rivers Amid Political Turmoil
Rivers State, Nigeria, is grappling with a dual crisis as explosions at key oil facilities coincide with escalating political tensions surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. The unfolding events have left the state on edge, with concerns over both environmental damage…
Court Deals a Blow to NNPCL as Dangote Refinery’s N100 billion Legal Fight Moves Forward
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in an ongoing case brought by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The…
Unity Bank Hosts IWD Webinar, Commits to Accelerating Action Towards Gender Equality
Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment with a series of high-impact initiatives designed to inspire action toward gender equality and sustainable development. The Bank hosted a webinar with the theme: “Unleashing Women’s Potential,” pivoted by the…
Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone And Other Game Changers For Development In The State
By Ismaila Isah A quiet revolution is unfolding in Nigeria’s North-central geopolitical region and it is certainly a game changer in the making. Kogi State, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has emerged as a beacon…
Ambassador Cornel Udofia Urges Immediate Action on Ibiaku Uruan Road
Ambassador Cornel Udofia, the president, founder, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cornel Entertainments Media Consult, has made a heartfelt appeal to the executive governor of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Bassey Eno, to address the dire condition of the…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Pump Nationwide Effective February 27
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N65, effective from 27th February 2025. The new price, N825 per litre, marks the second price reduction in February 2025, following an…
