President Muhammadu Buhari, following confirmation of the nominees by the Senate, has approved new appointments into…
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FAAC pays out N626.8 billion to FG, States, LGs
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, said the Federal Government, States and Local governments…
Nigerian Navy detains vessel with 406 illegal immigrants
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a vessel, MV CHIMBA EXPRESS, within the Lagos bar, with 406…
Eni executive takes leave of absence over corruption allegations
An executive of Italian oil major Eni, Roberto Casula, who is being investigated over corruption allegations,…
Spain eyes HQ of EU piracy mission amid Brexit planning
Spain looks set to take charge of the European Union’s anti-piracy operation off Somalia despite a…
Spain seizes 8.7 tons of cocaine at Algeciras port
Almost nine metric tons of cocaine was found by Spanish authorities in a container carried by…
Houthi rebels seize 19 oil ships in Yemen
Houthi forces in Yemen are said to be holding 19 oil vessels in the area of…
Chinese traders sell U.S. sorghum imports at sea
A ship carrying 70,223 tonnes of sorghum from the United States to Asia switched its destination…
U.S. tariffs: EU begins monitoring of aluminium imports
The European Union official journal said on Thursday that the bloc has started monitoring imports…
Panama Canal increases maximum beam for ships using Neopanamax locks
The Panama Canal Authority has announced it will increase the maximum allowable beam for vessels in…
13 children die after train hits school bus
At least 13 children were killed and five critically injured on Thursday after a train smashed…
NNPC, Osun synergise on renewable energy development
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it will partner Osun government on renewable energy…