By Ayomide Otitoju Shell Nigeria Gas has identified the expansion of natural gas infrastructure and stronger support for gas distribution networks as critical measures for increasing natural gas utilisation across Nigeria. The company made the submission at the 2nd Business Forum of the Association of Local Distributors of Gas held in Abuja, where industry stakeholders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging support for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across Africa. The commitment was made during a strategic visit by Standard Bank Group Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala,…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade A school principal reportedly being held captive alongside other teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appealed to the government to intensify efforts toward securing their release, dismissing claims that their captors were demanding the imposition of Sharia law. In a video message circulated online, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to drive reforms in the electricity sector with diligence, transparency and accountability, assuring Nigerians that efforts are already yielding positive results across the industry. Speaking after his swearing-in, Tegbe expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Nasir Idris has approved an extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the Kebbi State Civil Service from 60 to 65 years. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Briefing journalists after the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Police in Kenya on Tuesday clashed with protesters opposing the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for United States citizens in the tourist town of Nanyuki, as officers fired tear gas and arrested several demonstrators. The facility, being built at the Laikipia Air Base near Mount Kenya, is intended to quarantine American…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of five persons, including a soldier and a local hunter, following an attack at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi…
The United States is seeking stronger action against Iran at the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, urging Tehran to provide detailed information on its enriched uranium stockpile and grant inspectors immediate access to its nuclear facilities. According to a draft resolution seen by AFP on Monday, Washington is calling on Iran…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Air Transport Association has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to hinder the growth and sustainability of local carriers. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi said airlines operating in…
