In a major step toward monetizing Nigeria’s vast gas reserves, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, in partnership with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, has finalized an important agreement to supply gas to the Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Limited’s upcoming methanol-manufacturing plant. This milestone agreement, which took nearly nine years to materialize, was officially…
Social media giant TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, has announced the layoff of hundreds of employees from its global workforce as it moves towards greater reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) for content moderation. The job cuts, which have impacted a significant number of employees in Malaysia, are part of the company’s broader strategy to enhance…
Claude Makelele, a former France international widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation, is once again in the headlines, though this time for his activities off the pitch. The 51-year-old former Chelsea and Real Madrid star recently left Greek side Asteras Tripolis just three games into his tenure due to…
In a significant policy shift, the Federal Government of Nigeria has authorized petroleum marketers to lift petrol directly from the Dangote Refinery, bypassing the long-standing arrangement where the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) acted as the sole intermediary. This move, which marks a departure from the traditional procurement structure, aims to promote efficiency and…
The sudden price hikes have sparked widespread concerns among consumers, many of whom are already grappling with the rising cost of living
The Federal Government has issued a new deadline for the completion of the long-awaited Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, setting September 2025 as the target date for its finalization. The N280 billion project, which is being handled by construction giant Julius Berger, is expected to be a critical infrastructure boost for the region, connecting…
Mazraoui’s absence is another blow for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who is already navigating an injury crisis within his squad.
Manchester City’s Brazilian goalkeeper, Ederson, was at the center of transfer rumors linking him to Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad throughout the summer. However, despite the speculation, Ederson ultimately remained at Manchester City, thanks in part to the strong stance taken by his manager, Pep Guardiola. Guardiola, who has always held Ederson in…
Former IRS Chief of Investigations, Richard Weber, has voiced his concern over the prolonged detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria, following a trade dispute between the Nigerian government and Binance Limited. Weber, who is deeply troubled by the situation, recently shared his thoughts during an appearance on the podcast “Illicit Edge’s ‘Designated’.” Weber expressed dismay…
In Chelsea’s heated 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, two of the Blues’ key defenders, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana, received yellow cards, which now rules them out of the upcoming fixture against Liverpool at Anfield on October 20. The Spaniard, Cucurella, was booked following a shoulder barge, while Fofana picked up a yellow card for…
