The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has saved $3.4 billion through an aggressive contract restructuring and optimisation programme, while remitting ₦19.5 trillion to the Federation Account over the past 14 months. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed the figures during the opening of the 25th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG)…
Nigeria’s security agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State after tracing key members of criminal support networks operating outside forest hideouts. The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that intelligence-led operations have identified and apprehended individuals allegedly responsible for providing logistics, supplies…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
NFF Set to Organize FIFA Capacity-building Programme for Women Football Administrators The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements for a three-day capacity-building programme for women football administrators in Nigeria, which is at the instance of world football-governing body, FIFA. A total of six facilitators, including two from the world-ruling body and four selected by the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Switzerland earned a quarterfinals place after a 4-3 win on penalties over Colombia at the BC Vancouver Stadium Tuesday night. Switzerland’s reward is a clash against defending champions Argentina on Sunday at the Kansas City Stadium. The Switzerland versus Colombia game ended 0-0 in 90 minutes and extra time was required to…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Argentina came from two goals down to defeat seven-time African champions Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday evening to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved as Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved brilliantly. The penalty miss was the 2022 World Cup winner’s seconds of the World…
The Federal Government has unveiled fresh economic measures aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s financial system and easing the cost of imports, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) set to aggressively withdraw excess market liquidity while the Nigeria Customs Service confirms lower import tariffs on vehicles. The CBN plans to raise between ₦1.35 trillion and ₦2…
Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as their priority signing to strengthen the heart of their midfield, but a potential deal faces significant financial and sporting hurdles. The French international is viewed by United as the ideal long-term replacement for Casemiro following the club’s renewed midfield rebuild. Reports indicate the Premier League…
Popular American streamer Kai Cenat made a record-breaking return to live streaming with the official unveiling of Streamer University 2026, attracting nearly 700,000 peak viewers on Twitch and more than one million viewers across multiple platforms during the highly anticipated broadcast. Streaming from a revamped AMP house setup after months away from live broadcasts, the…
MTN Nigeria has restored its XtraTime airtime and data lending service, bringing relief to millions of prepaid subscribers who rely on the platform for emergency airtime and data purchases. The service, which had been suspended since April 2026, is now available again to eligible customers, allowing them to borrow up to ₦1,295 by dialing *303#….
