Ticket racketeering: Amaechi sacks managers, others at rail stations

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi  Amaechi has directed that the station managers, porters, and ticket officials…

Osinbajo, ministers hold retreat on 2018 budget, ERPG

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, other members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Permanent Secretaries and heads…

Niger Delta agitators threaten to resume bombing

A coalition of Niger Delta agitators on Thursday threatened to resume bombing of oil installations in…

West Africa Crude: Nigerian oil to sail west, but arbitrage in question

Strong refinery margins kept demand elevated, enabling several more Nigerian cargoes to trade. But gains in…

Toy boats, jetskis: African migrants take new risks for better life in Europe

African migrants are seeking a cheaper and easier path to Europe with a rising number setting…

Fifty-five more migrants feared drowned after being forced from boat off Yemen – U.N. agency

Some 180 young Ethiopian and Somali migrants, many weakened by hunger and drought in their home…

Oil climbs to $53 as Saudi Arabia promises further cuts

Oil prices rose on Thursday lifted by a sustained decline in inventories and Saudi Arabia’s preparedness…

Navy: Over 2,000 intakes undergoing naval training

The Nigerian Navy says it is currently training over 2,000 new intakes to support other security…

OPEC sees higher 2018 oil demand, points to easing glut

OPEC forecast higher demand for its crude in 2018 on Thursday due to rising global consumption,…

Revenue: Customs Zone B rakes in N14bn

The Assistant Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Zone B, Kaduna, Alhaji Aminu Dahiru, said on Thursday…

Bala Usman emerges VP of International Association of Ports and Harbours

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has emerged vice-president (Africa Region)…

U.S. Destroyer challenges China’s claims in South China Sea

A U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a “freedom of navigation operation” on Thursday, within 12 nautical…