The Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, on Monday, disclosed that the Federal Government…
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FG grants first gold-refining licence
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, on Monday, said the Federal Government has…
Norway to raise visa issuance to Nigerians
The Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens-Petter Kjemprud, has said the embassy plans to raise visas issuance…
Taiwan probes train crash that killed 18
Taiwan’s president on Monday pushed for a swift investigation after an express train derailed on a…
Oil jumps above $80 as Saudi Arabia plans output hike
Crude oil rose above $80 a barrel on Monday, lifted by nervousness over a worsening diplomatic…
Total, CNOOC boost LNG partnership
Total and China’s CNOOC on Monday said they have strengthened their existing partnership in the liquefied…
Saudi Arabia endorses special economic zone at Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a special economic zone to draw more foreign investment,…
Venezuelan migrants die in failed Aruba crossing
Two Venezuelan migrants died after a failed attempt to reach the Caribbean island of Aruba, authorities…
Turkey: Two die in migrant boat mishap
A boat carrying migrants sank off Turkey’s western coast near Bodrum, early on Monday killing two…
Is NIMASA doing enough to address insecurity on Nigeria’s waters?
Talking about the issue of security, for Nigeria, it is always armed robbery and piracy. It…
Oil boom, the greedy few and crushing burden of subsidy
For the first time in two years, oil prices have risen steadily from $30 per barrel…
Orakwusi urges FG to develop policy roadmap for maritime sector
The Chairman of Shipowners Forum, Margret Orakwusi, has called on the Federal Government to put in…