The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says outstanding collectible revenues due to the Federal Government in the oil and gas industry have risen to 6.071 billion dollars and N66.4 billion as at June 2024, respectively.
NEI…
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been given a two-game international ban for breaching FIFA’s disciplinary code, the South American country’s football association said on Friday.
The 32-year-old was punished for shoving a cameraman to the g…
Two manufacturers have urged the mass media to engage relevant stakeholders on youths’ responsible use of technology to develop their potential and foster national development.
They made the call on Thursday in Lagos at a symposium which was part of…
Venezuela reiterated its “strong commitment” to supporting the goals of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Friday.
“In these challenging times, the Group of Friends in D…
The minister of Foreign Affairs, Teté António, held on Thursday, in New York, a working meeting with the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee.
The meeting helped both individuals speak about the increase in political-diplo…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state.
The President also assured him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF).
…
The 15th Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) kicked off on Friday at the Mandalika International Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, Indonesia, with the opening day featuring a free practice session.
The highly anticipated inter…
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) has announced its decision to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism to resolve water management disputes in the country.
Mrs Sakinatu Abbo-Jimeta, Acting Executive …
At least three people lost their lives and 20 others sustained injuries as flash floods swept through parts of eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Friday morning, a local official said.
Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the outskirts of …
The China Coast Guard (CCG) has monitored the whole process of a supply mission conducted by a civilian Philippine vessel at the waters of China’s Ren’ai Jiao in the South China Sea.
The supply of daily necessities to the illegally grounded Philippi…
Stakeholders have advocated legal and regulatory structures aimed at addressing business recovery challenges for economic growth, financial stability and long-term recovery.
They made the call at the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners As…
Lawmakers from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) started voting for a new leader on Friday, with a record nine candidates competing to become the new party chief and virtually the country’s next prime minister.
As both houses of parliame…
Cotton futures closed higher Friday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE).
The most active cotton contract for January 2025 delivery gained 315 yuan (about 44.94 U.S. dollars) to close at 14,555 yuan per tonne.
On Friday, the…
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, says a former Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, will chair the international lecture on insecurity and the fight against corruption, organised by the agency…
Chinese President Xi Jinping will award national medals and honorary titles at a ceremony to be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 10 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Xi, als…
