By Ediri Ejoh THERE were indications that the conclusion of the $1.28 billion ExxonMobil-Seplat divestment deal and other similar deals in the upstream segment of Nigeria’s oil industry would increase oil output by 21.4 per cent to more than 1.7 million barrels per day, bpd. President Bola Tinubu said yesterday in his independent day national broadcast, that […]
By Peter Egwuatu Stanbic IBTC Capital and MiDA Advisors have joined Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), in announcing a $228 million blended finance deal for mortgage refinancing in Nigeria.The proceeds will be used to make new loans to eligible primary lending institutions by refinancing or prefinancing qualified mortgage loans to borrowers across Nigeria. According to a […]
Tim Walz, the Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, has criticized ex-President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from former President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal, which he said paved the way for further Iranian nuclear development. “Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of Donald Trump’s fickle leadership,” Walz said.
By Emma Nnadozie Police authorities in Abuja have commenced investigations into allegations made on tiktok by a Lagos-based land speculator that some of their officers demanded money for the Inspector General of Police, to settle a land case he is involved in at Ibeku-Lekki area of Lagos State. The investigation followed widespread online publication by […]
Former governor Nasiru el-Rufai of Kaduna State has pledged to swear by the Holy Qur’an that he did not steal state money during his tenure as governor. He challenges his predecessors to do the same. The former governor spoke in Hausa yesterday during a program on Freedom Radio Kaduna, which was monitored by Vanguard’s correspondent. […]
By Ndahi Marama Barely a few hours after President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum, in their independence messages, assured farmers of adequate security, no fewer than five were slaughtered by Boko haram terrorists, at Ngoshe Community in Gwoza Local Government area of Borno State. Sources revealed that five of the abductees were slaughtered, in […]
By Clifford Ndujihe, Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Dan Abia, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Davies Iheamnachor, Bashir Bello & Luminous Jannamike LAGOS — Some protesters against bad governance had a raw deal in the hands of the army, police, other security agents and even political thugs, yesterday, in Rivers, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.As the protesters […]
No fewer than 150 people are feared dead following a boat mishap in Niger State. The tragedy occurred at the Gbajibo community of the Mokwa Local Government Area around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. The boat, reportedly carrying about 300 passengers, was returning from a Muslim festival when the incident occurred. As of now, 150 passengers […]
In a statement commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh emphasized the importance of national unity, social harmony, and religious tolerance in fostering a prosperous future for the country. He commended the security forces for their efforts in addressing terrorism and banditry while urging continued vigilance and support for initiatives that promote […]
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) has further dropped from the N981 per liter recorded on September 25, 2024, to N945.63 per liter as of September 27. Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria disclosed this in its Competency Centre Energy Bulletin data released on Monday. The drop represents a significant decline from the […]
