16 dead as train hits bus in Russia

By Jite Eriabie   At least 16 people were killed on Friday when a train slammed into…

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“The task before us is crucial to the progress of the country as economic security is…

Amaechi: Nigeria needs $16bn for deep seaports, others

  The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the Buhari’s administration currently needs about $16 billion to actualise some…

Osinbajo: FG partnering with neighbouring countries on porous borders

  Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said the Federal Government was partnering with neighbouring countries to…

Nigeria’s crude oil revenue hits N118trn in 53 years

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria realised more than N118 trillion from crude production…

NNPC denies operating secret account 

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied the report that it colluded with some…

Buhari nominates Ahmad as CBN deputy governor 

  President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the name of Aisha Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation…

Senators reject selective implementation of 2017 budget

  The Senate on Thursday said it would not allow the Executive arm to embark on…

Global air passenger traffic demand up 7.2 pct in August says IATA 

Global demand for air travel rose 7.2 percent in August, up from the 6.8 percent growth…

South African approves Maersk Line’s Hamburg Süd deal

By Jite Eriabie  South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has cleared Maersk Line’s proposed acquisition of German liner company Hamburg…

Shell to supply bunker for LNG-powered ships 

By Jite Eriabie  Subsidiaries of Royal Dutch Shell have signed a long-term agreement with SIEM Car…

Damaged US warship John S. McCain heads to Japan for repairs

By Jite Eriabie  The U.S. Navy will repair the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG…