The head of Russian energy giant Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, warns of a market crash in case oil prices rise above 100 dollar per barrel. Alekperov told the Russian Kommersant newspaper that “I would not want to see oil prices above 100 dollars per barrel again. “This can stimulate investments in low-profit, ineffective projects and then…
Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Coronavirus (COVID-19), has appealed to Nigerians to get inoculated against the virus. Onuigbo made the appeal on Tuesday at the inauguration of a block of four classrooms attracted by him to Ekebedi Comumunity School, Oboro, in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia. The lawmaker, who is…
The cryptocurrency linked to the Solana network has jumped to the seventh spot among the world’s top 10 largest virtual coins amid optimism that the blockchain could be a long term competitor to Ethereum. Solana’s SOL token has tripled in about three weeks and now has a market value of more than $41 billion, according…
Brazilian football great Pele has undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumour and is recovering, the hospital in Sao Paulo treating him announced. “The tumour was identified during routine cardiovascular and laboratory examinations and the material was sent for pathological analysis,” said the Albert Einstein Hospital on Monday, where Pele has been treated since August…
French energy giant Total signed mega contracts with Iraq worth $27bn to develop oil fields, natural gas and a crucial water project that officials said Monday will be key for the oil-rich country to maintain crude output. The deals were signed on Sunday with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in attendance, according to a Ministry of…
Rangers defender Leon Balogun and his Nigeria teammates have been told to come together and support the countries FA amid the ongoing unpaid bonuses row. The Ibrox defender has been acting as the leader in the Super Eagles with the squad yet to receive payments for their achievements in the Africa Cup of Nations campaign….
Lille President Olivier Letang has accused his predecessor Gerard Lopez of overestimating Victor Osimhen’s transfer fees in the deal between Napoli and Lille. Letang, who took over as president, replied to an earlier statement from Lopez, who said that Osimhen cost €71.3m, plus €10m as add ons. “Initially, everyone thinks that the sale of Osimhen…
