Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator unveiled a bold target of achieving a daily production of 2.6 million barrels of oil and condensates by 2026, marking a significant leap from the 1.6 million bpd output recorded in 2023. The country, a key oil exporter in Africa, has grappled with reduced production levels attributed to crude theft, pipeline Read More…
In a dramatic incident at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, all 379 individuals aboard a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane survived a harrowing collision with a Coast Guard aircraft that tragically claimed the lives of five crew members from the smaller plane. Live visuals aired by public broadcaster NHK captured the JAL Airbus A350 bursting into flames while Read More…
On Tuesday, Israel killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, in a drone strike in Beirut, according to Lebanese and Palestinian security sources. The assassination of al-Arouri, who was 57 years old, is the first of a senior Hamas political leader since Israel launched a massive air and ground offensive against the group three Read More…
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has initiated an extensive mobilisation effort targeting Nigerian residents in Cote d’Ivoire to gather in Abidjan and cheer on the Super Eagles to triumph in the upcoming 2023 AFCON tournament. Mr. Bright Urenyere, Chairman of the Mobilisation Committee, NFSC, Cote D’Ivoire chapter, conveyed their plans in an interview with Read More…
Mr. Polly Emenike, the solitary benefactor behind the Nanka Champions League for over 40 years, recently received commendation and recognition from both the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the management of Rangers International Football Club (FC) of Enugu. The league caters specifically to Nanka indigenes spread across Nigeria and has seen the latest Read More…
The Chairmen of Local Governments in Lagos State have pledged increased benefits of democracy for residents in the forthcoming year, assuring citizens of more developmental initiatives. They conveyed these assurances in individual New Year messages, urging continuous support from residents for governmental plans. Mr. Ganiyu Egunjobi, Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, expressed gratitude for Read More…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) disclosed that Lagos State emerged as the top performer in implementing infrastructure accessibility and services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in line with the National Disabilities Act. Damian Ivom, the CCD Senior Programme Officer, revealed this during the unveiling of the survey report in Abuja. Conducted between October Read More…
The Committee overseeing President Bola Tinubu’s End-of-Year Transportation Subsidy Programme disclosed that more than 160,000 passengers have already reaped its benefits. Dr. Dele Alake, the Chairman of the committee and Minister of Solid Minerals Resources, provided this update in a progress report issued in Lagos. President Tinubu’s initiative, approved on Dec. 19, facilitated free transportation Read More…
The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reaffirmed the commitment of his ministry to prioritise electricity supply in Nigeria throughout 2024, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for a transformative shift in the country’s power sector. According to Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Communication, and Strategy to the Minister of Power, Adelabu emphasised the Read More…
A catastrophic earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of at least 48 people, causing widespread destruction, and triggering tsunamis that swept away buildings and vehicles. Rescue teams are battling against challenging conditions to reach affected areas, where numerous buildings have collapsed, roads are impassable, and tens of thousands of homes remain Read More…
