The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has cautioned against monopolistic practices in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, warning that fair competition and equitable access to …
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Amandla Institute to Host High-Level Forum in Abuja on ECOWAS at 50
The Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement has announced plans to host a major two-day meeting of experts in Abuja to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community …
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Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Presidential Election Amid Voter Frustration
Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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Governor Sule credits Tinubu’s reforms for mass defections to APC
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other top politicians across Nigeria into the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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INEC acting chairman meets party leaders, confirms Anambra election readiness and new party registration update
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday held its third quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, where updates were given on upcoming elections, continuous voter registration, …
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China Condemns Trump’s 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
China has criticised the decision by the United States President, Donald Trump, to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Chinese goods, describing the move as “hypocritical” and harmful to …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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Nigerian businessman, Femi Otedola, has strongly denied claims linking him to the controversial fuel subsidy fraud investigated under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. He described the allegations made by Umar …
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Court Orders NMA to Assess Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Condition
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a special panel of medical experts within eight days to evaluate the health condition …