Power cut off at UCH Ibadan over N400m debt, says IBEDC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) says it disconnected University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan from the national grid over an outstanding N400 million debt. On Monday, patients at the…
Access Bank UK acquires majority stake in Mauritius’ Afrasia Bank
Access Holdings has announced that Access Bank United Kingdom (UK) has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Afrasia Bank Limited, the fourth-largest bank in Mauritius by…
Nigeria’s crude oil production now 1.8m bpd, says NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says Nigeria’s oil production has reached 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd). According to NAN, Lawal Musa, NNPC chief production war room…
Ribadu: Lakurawa making a mistake…nobody dares Tinubu and wins
Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), says security agencies will flush out the Lakuraw terrorist group in the north-west part of Nigeria. Ribadu spoke in Abuja on Wednesday…
Okpebholo fires perm secs, dissolves boards
Twenty-four hours after his swearing-in, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, approved the dissolution of the executive of all boards, agencies and parastatals in the state public service…
NNPC, Dangote refinery sign 10-year gas supply deal
The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) has signed a gas supply deal with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The agreement was signed by Justin Ezeala, the managing…
Arsenal eye Victor Osimhen in potential €75m deal
Arsenal are reportedly in discussions with Napoli over a potential signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, as the Gunners look to boost their attacking lineup. The 25-year-old, currently on…
South Africa FA president Danny Jordaan arrested
South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation’s money for his own purposes, according to local media reports. Jordaan,…
Obaseki embarks on ‘post-tenure medical vacation’
Godwin Obaseki, the immediate former governor of Edo state, has embarked on a vacation to “rest and undergo extended medical checks”. Crusoe Osagie, media adviser to the former governor,…
NNPC appoints Adedapo Segun CFO, Isiyaku Abdullahi as EVP downstream
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has appointed Adedapo Segun as its chief financial officer (CFO). In an X post on Wednesday night, the NNPC said Segun previously…
