House of Representatives Approves N1.91 Trillion Budget for NDDC

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives considered and adopted the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) 2024 Appropriation Bill, totaling N1.91 trillion. This significant decision followed a detailed report from the Committee on NDDC, chaired by Mrs. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, which was presented during the plenary session. In July, during a budget defense session before the House…

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Citizens

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully negotiated an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to the UAE. This development was announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents following the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on…

Russia Antivirus Firm, Kaspersky Exits US Market Following Government Ban

Kaspersky Labs, the prominent Russian antivirus giant, has announced its departure from the US market following a ban on its software by the Biden administration. In a statement to BBC News, Kaspersky described the move as a “sad and difficult decision,” attributing it to the untenable business environment in the US. This decision follows Commerce…

Oil Production at Risk: Ognoni Group Issues Ultimatum to Federal Government

Nigeria’s crude oil production and revenue face significant threats as youth leaders from Ogoni, Rivers State, have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government. This ultimatum, set to expire on Monday, demands the reinstatement of the recently sacked Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey. The presidency announced a…

Dangote Refinery Overcomes Crude Supply Challenges, Set to Launch Petrol Production in August

Dangote Refinery Set to Commence Petrol Production in August 2024 Following Resolution of Crude Supply Issues Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Refinery, has announced that the refinery is poised to begin petrol production in August 2024. This development follows the successful resolution of crude oil supply challenges with the assistance of the Nigerian…