A US$1.98 billion oil refinery facility at Tema, Ghana is scheduled to commence operation by end of August this year. The refinery, which is the latest investment of the Sentuo Group, is expected to produce five million metric tonnes of petroleum products including liquified petroleum gas (LPG), jet fuel, gasoline, …
Read More »Palliatives will put smiles on Nigerians’ faces — Ex-Edo gov, Igbinedion
Former Governor of Edo State and Chairman of ‘Class of 1999 Governors’, Lucky Igbinedion, on Wednesday, in Abuja, appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying palliatives are underway to soften the effect of the fuel subsidy discontinuance. “Nigerians should wait patiently and believe in …
Read More »Montreal Olympics boycott, my most shattering experience — Odegbami
Forty-seven years after Nigeria boycotted the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and evacuated its athletes from the event, a member of Team Nigeria to the Games, Segun Odegbami, says “it was the most shattering experience of our lives,” The PUNCH reports. Twenty-nine countries — mostly African and including Nigeria — boycotted …
Read More »World population day: Populations in Africa surge
As the United Nations prepares to mark World Population Day (July 11) , the demographic of nations around the globe is dramatically changing. Growing populations in India and Africa are leading to greater development but they both also face the brunt of climate change. The United Nations estimates that of …
Read More »Deadly anthrax disease outbreak looms over poor awareness
In this report, VICTOR AYENI writes on how a recurrent wave of anthrax has led to illnesses and losses in West African countries and why the Federal Government need additional measures to prevent its outbreak in Nigeria On June 12, while Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, the Federal Government raised the …
Read More »Best Bassey Releases A New Album “Faster”
Xclusive Gospel. Best Bassey Releases A New Album “Faster” Nigerian gospel singer, Best Bassey is a rising star in the Inspirational scene. His music showcases his versatility and...
Read More »GUC Releases New Song, “Ikechi”
Xclusive Gospel. GUC Releases New Song, “Ikechi” Minister GUC returns with a brand new single titled “Ikechi” (Power Of God). Watch Video The post GUC Releases New...
Read More »Seeking an ‘angel’: African startups face funding challenge
Kubik is proud of its pioneering, climate-friendly technology that recycles one of the world’s environmental curses — plastic waste into construction blocks. But for the award-winning Ethiopian startup to achieve liftoff has been no easy task. It has had to fight tooth and nail to raise funds, says its youthful …
Read More »Tinubu sets up tax reforms committee, appoints Oyedele chairman
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. He appointed the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, as committee chairman. Friday’s development comes barely 24 hours after the President signed four Executive Orders, suspending …
Read More »Hiro Lyon Drops Video For Hit Single “Banger”
Xclusive Gospel. Hiro Lyon Drops Video For Hit Single “Banger” Following the massive spread of his phenomenal hit single “Banger” which is still generating huge buzz both in...
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