The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) debts to Premium Motor Spirit suppliers have doubled in the last four months, reaching $6 billion, according to an online news report. This debt surge comes as the federal government depends heavily on NNPCL’s oil exportation for revenue and funding of capital projects. However, crude oil theft has…
A man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them into his trousers was apprehended by customs authorities, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The unidentified traveller was stopped by customs officers as he tried to cross from Hong Kong into Shenzhen. Upon inspection, officers found six canvas drawstring…
The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operators of 9mobile, has appointed Abolaji Idowu as its new Chief Financial Officer. Idowu succeeds Mrs. Nkem Oni-Egboma, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities outside the company. In a statement released on Tuesday, 9mobile noted that Idowu’s appointment is part of a significant…
Delta Airlines has been named the Best Airline for the year 2024 and also received the Best Staff award, based on a passenger survey conducted by Skytrax, organizers of the World Airlines Award. The airline was recognized for its exceptional performance in both operational excellence and human capital at the 2024 World Airline Awards held…
The Air Peace Chief Operating Officer, Toyin Olajide, announced that all economy class seats on the airline’s Lagos to London flights are fully booked for the next 60 days, starting from July. Nigerian travelers, including travel agencies, have praised Air Peace for launching flights to European countries three months ago. In a recent interview in…
Russian strikes killed three people in southern Ukraine, including at the Black Sea port of Odesa, authorities reported on Wednesday. Russia has been conducting nightly attacks on cities across Ukraine since its invasion began in February 2022. “The aggressor targeted port infrastructure in the Odesa region. Unfortunately, two people were killed: a security guard and…
Keystone Bank Limited has been named ‘Retail Bank of the Year’ at the 2024 Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards. The prestigious award was presented during the Nigeria Middle East Investors Expo and Awards ceremony held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, over the weekend. The Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards is an annual…
Members of the House of Representatives Committee investigating the arbitrary increase in cement prices have criticized Alhaji Aliko Dangote for failing to honor their invitation. Dangote, the major producer of cement in Nigeria through his Dangote Group, was summoned by the joint Committees on Commerce, Industry, Special Duties, and Solid Minerals to address allegations of…
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, affectionately known as ‘The Man of God’ by his followers, is a prominent Nigerian Christian minister, televangelist, and author whose influence spans millions globally. Born on December 7, 1963, in Edo State, Nigeria, Pastor Chris has devoted his life to spreading the Christian gospel and uplifting lives through faith, leadership, and humanitarian…
