THE Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has torn to shreds allegations of underhand dealings against its leadership The Commission articulated a strong defence in a statement entitled: “PUBLIC STATEMENT-FALSE AND MALICIOUS ALLEGATIONS TO MALIGN NUPRC LEADERSHIP.” The statement…
POPE Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican says. The date was decided after cardinals met in Vatican City on Tuesday morning to discuss the…
Oil and gas group Shell plans to complete a marine survey at Venezuela’s offshore Dragon gas field before a U.S.-set May deadline to wind down all licenses related to energy projects in the country, sources close to the preparations said.…
BORNO State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of…
Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy has led the Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meeting holding in Washington DC. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting…
THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has opposed the raw materials bill before the National Assembly, warning it may harm Nigerian exporters and manufacturers. This is contained in a statement on Monday by Dr Muda Yusuf, Chief…
THE Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge…
BURNLEY beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them. Leeds had earlier thrashed Stoke City 6-0 to go top of the Championship…
VICE-President Kashim Shettima and other relevant stakeholders are scheduled to attend the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit holding in Abuja on April 30. This is contained in a statement by Hajia Fatima Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publicity, National Hajj Commission…
THE Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Monday, in Abuja disputed online reports claiming concession of Enugu international airport had been agreed upon. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on…
