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  In May, Europe’s gas imports from Russia exceeded supplies from the United States for the first time in nearly two years, despite the region’s efforts to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While one-off factors drove the turnaround, it highlights the difficulty of further reducing Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, as several Eastern …

  The Federal Government has congratulated two Nigerians: Dr. Umar Oseni on their appointment as Nigeria’s first new Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Center and Dr. Akolisa Ufodike as Deputy Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism in Alberta, Canada. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this known in …

  The Nigerian film industry has once again lost one of its members, Sandra Ikwuegbu, an actress. The veteran actress is said to have passed away on June 16, after battling leg cancer. Her industry colleagues took to social media to mourn her. Film producer Stanley Ontop wrote: ”Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs. Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. “The veteran actress …

Enugu Rangers have emerged as winners of the 2023-24 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The Enugu team lifted the domestic title for the eighth time with one game to spare. Flying Antelopes secured a 2-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on Sunday to secure top spot in the league. Kenechukwu Agu gave Rangers the lead in the 33rd …

In a detailed letter to President Bola Tinubu, Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, urged the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. Clark likened it to the case of Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, whose terrorism charges were dropped. Clark stressed the need for a …

The Presidency has given a strong response to a New York Times report on Nigeria’s economic situation, characterizing the article as “misleading”, “misleading” and “typical of the prescriptive and insulting manner” in which foreign media often report situation in Africa. country. In his full statement, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Sunday, delivered a detailed rebuttal, …

By: Babajide Okeowo The rising debt profile of Nigeria and other African countries has forced the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN) to spur domestic solutions to the continent’s debt challenges. The inaugural and first peer learning event recently took place in Addis Ababa with the theme: Developing and Deepening Domestic Debt Markets …

Operatives of the Special Task Force of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized consignments of cocaine and methamphetamine worth over $4.1 billion in Aba, Abia State. This was revealed in a statement released by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Babafemi noted that the special operation conducted on Thursday, …

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic center, is divided into two distinct regions: Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland. Each region offers unique qualities, economic opportunities, amenities and investment prospects, which shape the city’s lifestyle and real estate landscape. While Lagos Island is known for its upscale neighborhoods, commercial hubs and cosmopolitan appeal, Lagos Mainland provides a more diverse and affordable environment with a …

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is suing an apparently distraught American Airlines passenger who created a chaotic scene as he attempted to open the front cabin door during the flight and forced flight attendants to tape it to a seat. Heather Wells, 34, “wanted” after drinking a straight Jack Daniel’s on an American Airlines flight, running to the cabin …