A Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr Yusuf Usman, said the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. Usman also restated commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the northern[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was due to expire August 31. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the extension on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, the extension will enable Adeniyi to[Read More…]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Ojulari, announced this at a company-wide town[Read More…]
FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its[Read More…]
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has begun a new phase of delisting companies that have failed to comply with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. The commission issued a public notice to this effect on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the notice, the names of[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour to all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of the victorious Super Falcons. In addition to the honour, the President also announced a cash reward of $100,000 (N150m) each for the players,[Read More…]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), says it has granted a “no objection” to First HoldCo Plc’s N323.4 billion shares transaction. The Commission in a statement signed by Mrs Efe Ebelo, the Head External Relations of SEC, said the decision was taken about the transaction after due consideration and[Read More…]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo says he has no regret asking former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra to notify him before visiting the state. Okpebholo clarified his statement on Tuesday in Benin at the inauguration of the new Edo Line, a transport company owned by the state government.[Read More…]
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is[Read More…]
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, known worldwide as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, has passed away, aged 35. The ‘Sleeping Prince’ died on Saturday, July 19, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after spending nearly 20 years in a coma. He slipped into a coma following a devastating[Read More…]
