Russia to Press Ahead with Oil Supplies to India Despite Western Pressure
Russia has reiterated its commitment to sustaining crude oil deliveries to India, even as international sanctions intensify, with President Vladimir Putin expected to visit New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. Roman Babushkin, Russia’s chargé d’affaires in India, told reporters on Wednesday that Moscow and New Delhi had established a […]
U.S. to Enter WTO Talks with Brazil Over Tariff Dispute
The United States has agreed to hold consultations with Brazil at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after a clash over steep tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian imports, according to a filing published Monday on the WTO’s website. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most goods from Brazil, linking the […]
‘Dead on Arrival’: Wike Knocks Amaechi’s 2027 Ambition
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ambition of former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, saying it stands no chance in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today yesterday, Wike argued that Nigerians would not give Amaechi the opportunity to contest, insisting his political journey had already hit a […]
EFCC Watchlists Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari, Secures Court Order to Freeze Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has placed former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on its watchlist over the ongoing probe into the $7.2 billion refineries’ turnaround maintenance. A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, yesterday ordered the temporary freezing […]
ALTON Hails 9mobile’s Rebrand to T2 as Boost for Telecom Industry
Telecom operators have welcomed the rebrand of 9mobile to T2, describing it as a major milestone for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Licensed Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), its Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, said the transformation of Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services (EMTS) from 9mobile to T2 would boost investor confidence […]
FG Moves to Align Fiscal, Monetary Policies for Economic Stability
The Federal Government has announced plans to deepen coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to drive economic reforms, boost investor confidence, and accelerate private sector-led growth. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met yesterday with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Executive […]
Governors Launch NGF Investopedia to Tackle Nigeria’s Low FDI Inflows
Nigeria’s governors have unveiled a compendium of state-level investment opportunities to address the country’s persistently low foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. The initiative, called NGF Investopedia, was launched in Abuja by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Speaking at the event, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq represented by Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule […]
Aviation Regulator Demands Swift Action on Security, Public Trust
The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for urgent collective action to strengthen aviation security and rebuild public confidence following recent incidents of passenger unruliness and system lapses. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee with industry stakeholders in Abuja, Najomo stressed that […]
APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, alongside party chieftain Hon. Kunle Folarin, over alleged anti-party activities. The suspensions were ratified by the State Working Committee (SWC) at a meeting on August 19, chaired by Chief Yemi Sanusi with 16 members […]
Trump Pledges U.S. Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Eyes Direct Talks With Putin
President Donald Trump on Monday assured Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Washington will back Ukraine’s security in any eventual peace settlement with Russia, though the scope of U.S. support remains unclear. The pledge came during a high-profile White House summit with Zelenskiy and European leaders, days after Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. […]
