Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State on Wednesday said the N-Power programme of the Federal Government had assisted the state tremendously in addressing the problem of unemployment in the state. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that Abiodun Agbele, an aide of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State was plotting to abscond from his ongoing trial. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading 

The Presidency on Wednesday said the rejection of the proposed $29.96bn external borrowing plan of the Buhari administration by the Senate won’t affect the implementation of the 2017 budget. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading 

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said it is “normal” for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, and added that the club are not looking to sign more than one player in January. Powered by Continue Reading 

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had commenced construction of road network from Alagarno to Sambisa to ease troops operations in mopping up Boko Haram insurgents in the forest. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading 

The two major workers’ unions in the oil and gas industry on Tuesday resolved to immediately shelve their ongoing strike and the one planned for January 9, 2017, Premium Times reports. The decision to shelve the actions was taken by the Continue Reading 

The Port-Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) tied with Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) for the first position in the November safety rankings, Spark reports. The monthly list compiled by the National Electricity Continue Reading 

The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two local meter-manufacturing companies for credit to enable them commence mass production of electricity meters, The Guardian Continue Reading 

Nigerian differentials have remained under pressure from ample supply. Around 30 January-loading cargoes are still available even as the February programmes have started to emerge, Reuters reports. The Qua Iboe programme for February has still Continue Reading 

The Federal Government has said that it favours private sector investment and subsequent joint ownership and management of the country’s three refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna for greater efficiency, adding that it Continue Reading