Shell reaches Agreement to Sell its Interest in Singapore
Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd, a Shell Plc subsidiary, has reached an agreement to sell Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore to a joint...
U.S. lawmakers urge DOJ re-investigate Shell & Eni over $1.3b Oil-field Scandal
Two U.S. Congress members, Representatives Maxine Waters and Joyce Beatty, are urging the Department of Justice to reopen a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...
IMF Advises CBN Against Amending the CBN Act
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian authorities against the proposed amendment of the Act establishing the Central Bank of Nigeria...
U.S. Announces $578m of Humanitarian Aid for the Western Hemisphere
On May 7, 2024, the United States, through the Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, announced $578 million in humanitarian aid to support...
NASS Passes First Reading on Agricultural Research Council Bill, SB 410
The 10th National Assembly, NASS, on April 30, 2024, passed the first reading of the Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, SB....
REPORT: Olatunji Resigns as Editor after FirstNews Apology to Gbajabiamila
Segun Olatunji has resigned as FirstNews Editor following an apology from management to Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. As reported...
CAC commissions ‘Dedicated Centre’ over Self-Service Portal for 2M PoS Registration
On Wednesday, Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) announced the commission of a centre within its FCT Zone 5 Office in Abuja. This was...
EFCC to arraign Hadi Sirika, Daughter, Two Others over Alleged N2.7Billion Fraud
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Thursday arraign the former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, his daughter, and two other suspects...
#PressFreedom: NASS Bars Press Coverage in Senate Proceedings
Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has barred over 10 TV stations and photojournalists from covering senate proceedings. This was disclosed following the resumption of...
ECOWAS, Others hold Coordinated Meeting to Support Lagos Air Transport Program
The ECOWAS Commission, in a collaborative effort with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Banjul Accord Group for Aviation Safety Oversight...
REPORT: Nigeria Customs Removes Controller Ejigbunu After FIJ Stories
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has removed Hussein Ejigbunu, the Controller of Federal Operations, from the Ikeja Zone A Unit in Lagos. In...
CBN gives July 7 ultimatum for PoS Operators to Register with CAC
Central Bank of Nigeria issued a letter on April 30, 2024, directing “all non-individuals” on the Agent Banking Authorisation to register with the...