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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and its joint venture partners signed a Final Investment Decision agreement for a 300 million cubic feet of gas on Wednesday in Abuja at a ceremony witnessed by the Managing Director of Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, Mr. Nicholas Terraz …

In another first in the Nigerian oil and Gas industry, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), has trained three Nigerians in special seabed survey, a discipline largely dominated by expatriates in the country’s offshore exploration activities. Iwinosa Aghedo, Peace Adepoju and Oluwapelumi Okewusi have completed master’s degrees in UK …

By Abdulfatai Sobande, Abeokuta The Ogun State African Democratic Congress(ADC) Governorship Candidate, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, along with his counter-part Ademola Ogunbanjo of the Alliance for New Nigeria(ANN) and Otunba Rotimi Paseda of the Social Democratic Party(SDP) have called for caution on the issue of usage of hijab by female …

In line with its commitment to building a safer online world for all, Facebook (Facebook.com) is supporting Safer Internet Day (5 February) with a campaign spanning 15-plus African countries. Aligning with the Safer Internet Day call to action – “Together for a better internet” – by joining hands with more …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Abdullahi Baffa as Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). President Buhari subsequently approved the reinstatement of Suleiman Bogoro, who was accused of fraud as the head of the agency. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday evening and signed by the spokesperson of …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is not under pressure to rig forthcoming elections. The electoral umpire also assured that its cooperation with security agencies will lead to a pleasant voting experience for Nigerians. The reaction came following allegations by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that the Independent …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has gaven an insight into its expectations from the federal government at Monday’s meeting before it would consider calling off the protracted national strike. Among others, the union said that the government must show concrete evidence of the payment of at least N50 …

The Presidency has reacted to the attack on the President Muhammadu Buhari government by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo on Sunday launched several attacks on Buhari and his government in attempt to convince Nigerians not to vote the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the coming election. The Presidency, speaking through …

The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has issued a restraining order against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police from arresting or detaining a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and Yinka Odumakin. The preservative order was granted by …

The senator representing Kogi West district in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye has regained freedom after over two weeks in detention. Melaye’s freedom was sequel to the bail granted him by a high court in Abuja on health grounds. In his ruling, Justice Yusuf Halilu said Melaye should be allowed …