NNPC Takes Steps to Revive $29.8 Billion Brass and Olokola LNG Projects
The Olokola LNG project, located in Ogun State, is valued at an estimated $9.8 billion, while the Brass LNG project in Bayelsa State is projected to cost $20 billion.
Category: Politics
Ukraine Restricts Telegram Use for Officials
Ukraine on Friday imposed restrictions on the use of Telegram by government, military, and security officials, citing significant concerns over national security risks associated with the popular messaging app, which was created by Russian-born Pavel Durov. Ukrainian authorities warned that the Russian government could potentially gain access to sensitive personal data and communications transmitted via…
Donald Trump Launches New Cryptocurrency Platform: A Bold Step into Decentralized Finance
According to the platform’s leadership, World Liberty Financial will enable users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies directly from one another, bypassing traditional financial institutions.
US Approves Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to NATO Ally Romania
The United States has announced a major contract for the sale of 32 F-35A fighter jets to Romania, marking a significant boost to the Eastern European nation’s defense capabilities. The deal, which is still pending approval from the US Congress, includes the purchase of advanced aircraft and associated equipment from Lockheed Martin, the leading US…
Trump Family X Accounts Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam: A Detailed Look into the Incident
On Tuesday, September 4th, the X accounts (formerly Twitter) of Donald Trump’s family members, Lara and Tiffany Trump, were hacked and misused to promote a fraudulent Solana-based meme coin. The bad actors behind this breach took over Tiffany Trump’s account to falsely advertise the meme coin, presenting it as the official token for a supposed…
Elon Musk’s Response After Trump Suggests Advisory Role in Potential Administration
In a recent social media post, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stirred conversations by indicating a possible interest in joining a future Trump administration. The post, which features Musk standing at a podium labeled “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” humorously references the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin, known for its origins as an internet meme. The…
Federal Government Initiates Duty-Free Importation of Food Items
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been instructed to begin enforcing a zero per cent import duty rate and Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemption on essential food items, following an approval by President Bola Tinubu. This directive was communicated through the Ministry of Finance in a letter addressed to the NCS on August 8, 2024. The…
Kamala Harris Campaign Reports Being Targeted by Foreign Hackers
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s campaign recently disclosed that it had been the target of foreign hackers, just days after President Donald Trump’s campaign suggested it had been hacked by Iran. A Harris campaign official confirmed to AFP that in July, the campaign’s legal and security teams were alerted by the FBI about an attempted…
Tinubu Approves Policy Aimed at Retaining Medical Experts Amidst ‘Japa’ Wave
The newly approved policy goes beyond merely responding to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals from Nigeria. It is designed as a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and potentially reverse the migration of health workers.
Cyber Attack on X Disrupts Elon Musk’s Interview with Donald Trump
Elon Musk revealed on Monday that his highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump was disrupted by a significant cyber attack targeting his social media platform, X, previously known as Twitter. “There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down,” Musk announced on the platform. Musk, who has…
