On Thursday, Bloomberg News reported Nigeria’s decision to retract civil claims amounting to $1.1 billion against Italian energy giant Eni regarding alleged corruption linked to an oilfield deal. The country’s justice ministry intends to unconditionally waive these claims before Italy’s highest court by November 17, as revealed in a letter regarding the OPL 245 field, Read More…
Day: 16 November 2023
President Tinubu committed to mitigating economic reforms’ impact, asserts Wale Edun at IoD conference
During the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) Annual Directors Conference in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s empathetic stance and dedication to minimizing the hardships arising from economic reforms for Nigerians. Edun assured that these reforms, despite their necessity, would take time before Read More…
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu joins UN Day Against Rape in Sierra Leone, commends counterpart
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Thursday to collaborate with her counterpart, Fatima Jannie-Bio, in commemorating the UN Day Against Rape and Girl-Child Exploitation. Upon her arrival, she was warmly received by Mrs. Jannie-Bio, and the two dignitaries embarked on a boat ride into Freetown, where they were greeted by vibrant Nigerian Read More…
Nigeria opens World Cup qualification campaign with disappointing draw against Lesotho
In a much-anticipated Group C Match Day 1 fixture for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, Nigeria stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Lesotho, marking a lacklustre start to their campaign. The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, witnessed the Super Eagles struggling to dominate their opponents, despite the anticipation of Read More…