By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian singer and songwriter Inetimi Alfred Odom, popularly known as Timaya, has asserted his authenticity and openness in a recent interview with Channels Television. The music star, known for his bluntness, stated that public opinions about him do not affect him, comparing them to “fried eggs and bread.” In his remarks, Timaya…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has initiated legal action against the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and several oil marketers, demanding N100 billion in damages. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja (FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024), challenges the continued issuance of import licences for refined petroleum products, including Automotive…
The federal government has officially approved Seplat Energy’s acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s onshore assets, valued at $1.28 billion. The announcement was made by Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), during the commission’s 3rd Anniversary event in Abuja on Monday. Komolafe confirmed that ministerial approval for the transaction has…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria supplies electricity to neighboring countries, including Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic. TCN Chief Executive Officer Sule Abdulaziz made this statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Abdulaziz confirmed that these countries receive power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State to unite and work towards the party’s victory in the upcoming November 16 gubernatorial election. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal during an APC stakeholders’ meeting on…
Iraqi security forces have killed nine senior Islamic State (IS) commanders, including the group’s top figure in the country, in a raid conducted in northern Iraq’s Hamrin Mountains, officials announced on Tuesday. Among those killed was Jassim al-Mazrouei, known as Abu Abdel Qader, who had assumed leadership of IS operations in Iraq less than a…
The grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is covered in fresh flowers every day, a testament to his enduring support, according to his widow, Yulia Navalnaya. Speaking on Tuesday, the day her late husband’s autobiography Patriot was released, Navalnaya said the gesture shows that Navalny remains an influential figure despite the Kremlin’s efforts to…
By Ayomide Otitoju TAJBank Limited, one of Nigeria’s rapidly growing non-interest banks, has achieved a historic milestone by paying dividends to its shareholders at the end of the half-year period ending June 2024. This marks the second dividend payout within the bank’s four years of operation, setting a new record in Nigeria’s banking sector. The…
Abbey Mortgage Bank has expanded its investment awareness campaign to Abuja, aiming to educate residents on the benefits of sound financial planning and investment. The initiative, announced in a statement on Monday, focuses on promoting the financial and real estate opportunities available through the bank. As part of the campaign, Abbey Mortgage Bank held a…
