The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth. The declaration was made by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled what authorities describe as the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria, following a court order issued over environmental and public health concerns. The makeshift drug production facility, hidden deep within a forest between the Abidagba and Iroto communities in Ogun State, was pulled down…
The United States has announced a major new restriction on the import of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing growing concerns over national security, cybersecurity, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The move is expected to have its greatest impact on Chinese manufacturers, further escalating the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The decision was…
Nigeria and Canada have taken another significant step toward launching direct flight services as both countries intensify negotiations to finalize a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) that could transform air travel, trade, and economic cooperation between the two nations. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and…
Seplat Energy has announced a major transaction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, confirming an agreement to sell a 10 percent working interest in the assets held within their joint venture for approximately $281.6 million. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, providing…
European football has been thrown into one of its biggest governance disputes in recent history after all 55 UEFA Member Associations agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire a stake in a new commercial arm of world football. The unanimous decision followed an…
