(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former minister of power, who later served as governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, on Thursday, in Lokoja, stated that alleged “expenditure” of a phantom $16 billion on the power sector by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration never happened. Imoke, who was also Chairman of the Power Sector Technical Board […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Wednesday, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) stated that it has ordered the immediate repatriation of Eben Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean bishop, for violation of immigration protocols. This was announced in a statement issued by Kenneth Udo, NIS spokesperson, saying that Nhiwatawi was arrested in Yola, Adamawa’s capital, on August 24. “The Bishop […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In its continued efforts to provide alternative source of fuel for Nigerians and lessen the impact of subsidy removal on petrol, the Federal Government has commissioned a 5.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Lagos. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe […]
Liverpool’s hope for the Premier League title took a hit following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield even as another title rivals, Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat at emirate stadium. Aston Villa humbled the gunner with 2 goals scored by in-form Ollie Watkins. Liverpool coach Klopp said, “If you look at my teams […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abdul Imoyo, Head of Media Relations, Access Holdings, dies Mr Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, a quintessential corporate media manager and journalist, is dead. Imoyo, until his death, was the Head of Media Relations at Access Holdings. A statement sad he died in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the First […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC), has faulted Gov. Siminalayi Fubara’s 2024 budget presentation to four out of the 31 members of the state House of Assembly. Fubara had on Wednesday presented the N800 billion 2024 budget to the four lawmakers believed to be loyal to him at the Government House in Port […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has generated N4.5 trillion as revenue for the federation for 2023 as at October, its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari has said. Kyari, said this in Abuja on Wednesday at an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. He assured of better […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated the trio of Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie for winning 2023 CAF Awards, describing them as great Nigerians Ambassadors. In a congratulatory statement issued by NIDCOM Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year’s Light Up Ceremony, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s leading entrepreneur and President/CE of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has called for greater integration of African economies and expansion of trade and investments across the continent to stimulate growth and create employment opportunities. Speaking at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2023 holding at the Al Manara International Conference Centre, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The GCEO, NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has charged stakeholders within the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adapt, evolve and lead in the ever-changing global energy landscape. Kyari gave this charge on Tuesday while delivering an Industry address at the opening ceremony of the 41st Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following a peace deal brokered on Sunday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, between the Management of Total Energies, operator of the NNPC/Total JV, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association, (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the unions have agreed to suspend […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Government of Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest in the revamp of Nigeria’s refineries, as well as provide financial support to sustain the government’s foreign exchange reforms. Saudi Crown Prince, HRH Mohammed bin Salman made these pledges at a bilateral meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has released an impressive list of 71 sponsors of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), Africa’s premier trade and investment event, taking place in Cairo from 9 to 15 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of part its Educational Support programme under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Dangote Cement Plc, at the weekend commissioned and handed over several multi-million naira rehabilitated educational infrastructure in Lagos Island, Lagos State. The projects, expected to benefit over 2,500 pupils, included installed 5kva Solar Power source to power the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2023, recording a remarkable triple-digit growth of 114% from N620.6 billion reported in Q3 2022 to N1.33 trillion in Q3 2023. This performance demonstrates the Group’s resilience and strong market share despite a very challenging macroeconomic environment. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has applauded the Supreme Court judgment affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 23 presidential election. Ganduje said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, on Thursday in Abuja. He said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following his defeat at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the former vice President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been told to accept the defeat and congratulate President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, said Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi should congratulate President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese (APC – Benue), has welcomed the appointment of Femi Soneye as the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. In a statement on Thursday, Agbese hailed the NNPC Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, for the choice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Management of NNPC Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Olufemi Oladapo Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. A statement on its X (former Twitter) handle, said Soneye, a seasoned journalist, “will lead our Corporate Communications team and drive our brand penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.” “We are […]
