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Ramaphosa Signals South Africa’s Interest in Nigeria’s Lithium for Electric Vehicles Revolution
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), he disclosed…
Read More »NCC Boss Appointed Into IIC Board
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has clinched an appointment on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). According to IIC, Maida’s appointment follows Nigeria’s role in telecommunications and digital innovation space. The IIC is a globally-recognised platform for…
Read More »Outrage as Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Detained by Nigerian Army for Three Days
Fisayo Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been arrested and detained for three days by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt. The Army has yet to disclose the reason for his arrest, which many on social media have described as…
Read More »Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Subsidiaries
Access Bank PLC has officially acquired Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. The acquisition follows the July 2023 agreement between Access Bank and Standard Chartered Bank for the purchase of…
Read More »THE ‘MISPEPING’ OF CITY AND JURGEN KLOPP’S FOOTPRINT IN LIVERPOOLS PERFORMANCES.
This short piece is, in my opinion, not necessarily backed up by Opta or one football statistic authority. I’ll urge you to read with a neutral mind. Pep Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the greatest Managers of the last two decades. But why has he lost five games in a…
Read More »Seplat Energy Re-echoes Climate Commitment, Operational Excellence
Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company, says it is actively pursuing a range of initiatives to decarbonise its operations and support a sustainable energy transition as part of its climate commitments and operational excellence strides. The company’s key measures in these regard include: ending routine gas flaring; investments in…
Read More »Vinicius Jr Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Liverpool Champions League Clash
Real Madrid’s preparations for their crucial Champions League encounter against Liverpool have been dealt a blow, with star forward Vinicius Jr suffering a hamstring injury. The Brazilian played the entirety of Madrid’s commanding 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganes on Sunday but is now a major doubt for Wednesday’s showdown…
Read More »GARY NEVILLE QUESTIONS PROFESSIONALISM OF RASHFORD AND CASEMIRO OVER USA TRIPS
Gary Neville has questioned the professionalism of Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Casemiro over their trips to the United States during the international break. Rashford was in attendance at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday night and was seen leaving the venue following an NBA match between…
Read More »CHELSEA CAPTAIN REECE JAMES SUFFERS ANOTHER INJURY PROBLEM
Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered another injury setback and could face more time on the sidelines. The 24-year-old-right-back only returned to action in October after missing the start of the season. But boss Enzo Maresca revealed James will miss Saturday’s trip to Leicester after feeling something in his hamstring.…
Read More »NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market
…OML 13 asset eyes 80,000bpd by end of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would be recalled…
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