Qatar imports rebound in August, suggesting sanctions impact fading

The value of Qatar’s imports rebounded sharply in August from July, government data showed on Wednesday,…

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“It is most worrisome that this dastardly act is being done by Nigerians in collaboration with…

Rescue ship says Libyan coast guard shot at and boarded it, seeking migrants

  A Libyan coast guard vessel fired shots and boarded a humanitarian ship in the Mediterranean…

661 pump-action rifles: Court requests suspects’ medical report

The Federal High Court in Lagos has asked for medical reports detailing the health status of…

CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 14 pct 

By Jite Eriabie  The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has…

2017 budget implementation: Senate summons Adeosun, Udoma  

By Jite Eriabie  The Senate has invited Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun and her Budget and National…

Saraki reshuffles Senate committees 

  President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday announced a reshuffling of the chairmanship of Senate committees.…

Japan shuns international outcry, kills 177 whales

One hundred and seventy-seven whales have been killed by Japanese whalers in the north-west Pacific Ocean…

Court fixes date for Total Exploration defence over unlawful termination 

For alleged unlawful termination of appointments of 257 of their former workers, Total Exploration and Production…

NRC denies ticket racketeering allegation 

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Rigasa Station Manager, Hassan Zubairu, has denied alleged sharp practice in…

South Africa in talks with Citibank on state airline debt

By Jite Eriabie South Africa is in talks with Citibank on how to settle a 1.8…

Dubai airport records sharp rise in passenger traffic

Passenger traffic at Dubai International (DXB), has recorded its busiest month on record in July with…