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Again, crude output drops amid global price crash

As the world battles a global crude price crash, Nigeria’s average daily crude output has fallen again in March, threatening the nation’s budget. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the daily crude production figure was an average of 1.40 million barrels per day, down from 1.465 mbpd in February. The...
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Japan Grants Nigeria $30m For Start-Up Hubs In Abuja

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a $30 million grant agreement to establish Start-Up Hubs in Abuja. The landmark initiative underscores Japan’s continued commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development across Africa. The project comprises two key components. The...
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Police Arrest Singer Portable For Alleged Criminal Defamation, Threats To Life

The Police have arrested controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against renowned Yoruba Fuji musician, Mr. Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa. Portable’s arrest followed a petition filed by Osupa with the Kwara State Police Command where he accused the...
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Bwala Alleges Ndume’s Loyalty Shifting To Opposition, Warns APC

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, on Sunday raised concerns over the political allegiance of the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politic Today on Sunday, Bwala alleged that the lawmaker’s “Spirit and soul” are no longer with the ruling All Progressives Congress...
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FG to launch 77,400 housing units across 774 LGAs

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has disclosed that the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme will soon be launched in 774 local government areas by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of initiatives to address the housing needs of Nigerians, regardless of class or income level. The minister made this known while...
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Delta Air Lines posts $14bn profit

Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing huge profits despite the challenging aviation ecosystem. The airline disclose this in a statement recently made available to journalists. The statement explained that Delta generated $14.0 bn in operating revenue for the first quarter, with operating income totalling $569m and...
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Adeleke To Police: Stop Activities Of APC Chairmen In Osun

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the Commissioner of Police to stop ongoing imposition of alleged illegal taxes on market operators and forgery of council documents by reinstated chairmen, elected during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. In a statement issued by Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Adeleke yesterday, described the development as inimical...
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FG forms panel to assess economic impact of US tariffs

The Federal Government has set up a subcommittee to assess the direct and indirect impact of the recent trade tariffs announced by the United States on Nigeria’s economy. According to a statement released on Friday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, the Economic Management Team,...
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