FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 1 and Monday September 4, 2017 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration.…

Inflation rate drops to 16.05% 

By Jite Eriabie  The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that the country’s consumer price…

Emefiele, Adeosun, Udoma brief Buhari on state of economy

By Jite Eriabie  President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received briefings from some ministers and Governor of…

Buhari rues neglect of cocoa 

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regrets over the neglect of the cocoa sector over the years,…

Navy recovers remains of USS John S. McCain sailors

The U.S. Navy on Monday confirmed recovery of the remains of all 10 sailors killed after…

Ship splits into two off Turkey

The 1975-built general cargo ship Leonardo has split in two while it was anchored off the coast…

Hong Kong port reopens after typhoons Hato, Pakhar 

Port operations in Hong Kong have resumed but congestion and delays can be expected at the…

Libyan navy seizes tanker over suspected smuggling

Libyan naval forces on Sunday seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker and detained its mainly Filipino crew on suspicion…

Fire goes out on distressed British bulk carrier

The fertilizer cargo inferno on board a UK-flagged cargo ship has finally stopped more than two…

China says sanctions won’t help as Trump targets Venezuela

Venezuela’s close ally China said on Monday that history shows external interference and unilateral sanctions only…

Customs impounds contraband valued at N531.4m

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone `A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted cars, rice…

Osinbajo to commission Edo fertiliser plant Tuesday

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will on Tuesday inaugurate the Edo State Fertiliser and Chemical Company…