£1 coin featuring King Charles the third enters circulation this week
The first £1 coins featuring King Charles III are entering circulation this week, although those featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain in circulation. Almost three million coins have been issued to post offices and banks across the country. The coins mark the King’s new reign and celebrate his love of the natural world, with the […]
Edo Queens book final spot in CAF Women Champions League
Edo Queens defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix on Tuesday night. In the other semi-final tie, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi beat Etincelle of Burkina Faso 1-0. Edo Queens and Ainonvi will clash in the final at the Stade de la Paix […]
IPMAN blame NNPCL for supply-induced fuel scarcity
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said its members do not get enough Premium Motor Spirit supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the wake of scarcity of products sweeping across the country. Meanwhile, IPMAN Ore Depot Chairman, Engr Shina Amoo said the NNPCL, which is currently the sole […]
Federal Government Issues $500 Million Domestic Dollar Bond
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially issued a $500 million domestic dollar bond, opening for subscription on August 19, 2024. This bond, part of the government’s financing initiatives, will carry a 9.75% per annum interest rate and is set to mature in 2029. The auction for this bond will remain open until August […]
Federal Government To Start Crude Oil Sale To Dangote Refinery in October
The Federal Government has disclosed that sales of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will commence October 1, 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. According to a post on the official […]
Presidency Acquires New Airbus A330 For Presidential Travel
The Presidency has confirmed the acquisition of a new Airbus A330 to replace the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ). The previous jet, which had been used for presidential travel, was originally acquired during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The confirmation came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, […]
President Tinubu Travels To France over Nigerian Presidential Jets Dispute
President Bola Tinubu will today, August 19, depart Abuja, for France. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a press statement, noting that the President will return to Nigeria after his brief work stay. The President’s trip to France is coming at a time when a French court ordered the […]
Premier League Opening Weekend Round-up
The English Premier league started the new season with interesting results across all 10 games in week 1. Manchester City who are defending champions, began their title defense with a 2-nil win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United beat Fulham 1-nil, Ip swich Town lost 2-nil to Liverpool, Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-nil, Everton […]
President Tinubu Calls On African Leaders To Stop Skill Exodus
President Bola Tinubu has implored African leaders to make more strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the migration of skills and talent from Africa. Speaking at a dinner held in his honour on the invitation of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, at the People’s Palace in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday night, President Tinubu said research and development must […]
FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]
