The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited signed a partnership with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, to complete a historic agreement to supply gas to a $3.3 billion methanol plant being developed by Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Limited in Bayelsa State. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the minister of state for petroleum (Gas) disclosed this in a statement on Friday after signing the sales-and-purchase agreement. According to Ekpo, the agreement is a significant effort towards harnessing the review of Nigeria’s vast gas reserves. “A significant milestone in ongoing efforts to monetize Nigeria’s vast gas reserves. “The accord will enable Brass and its partners…
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Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gaseperini has said his Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. Lookman is the only African player nominated for the award this year. The Super Eagles wrote his name in history books, after he scored a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Gasperini has now said that feat is enough for him to vote Lookman. He told Sky: “My personal Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. “His magic skills helped us to win the Europa League.” The winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be announced on October 28. Ballon…
Nigeria and Russia will clash in a friendly in 2025, DAILY POST reports. According to Russian journalist, Bartlomiej Banasiew, FIFA match agent, Jairo Pachon is working hard to arrange the game. “Our representatives are cooperating with the Russia Football Federation on the organisation of a friendly match between Russia and Nigeria. “This match is about as good as it gets,” Pachon was quoted by Banasiew. The match is expected to be played within the FIFA window. The venue is also expected to be sorted by the organisers. It will be first meeting between Nigeria and Russia at the senior level.…
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, as insensitive and unfortunate. Posting on X, Obi said the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel would have a negative impact on Nigeria’s economic survival. He wrote: “As Nigerians continue to groan under extremely difficult economic conditions, largely caused by the Federal Government’s wrong policy choices, the NNPCL has once again raised the price of fuel (PMS) without…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement” after spending over a week in the UK. The Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters to the president, Ibrahim Kabir Masari disclosed this on Friday through his X account. “Today, I had the honor of visiting President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at his private residence in the United Kingdom, where we engaged in productive discussions. “We then departed for Paris, France, for another important engagement”, Masari said. Meanwhile, details of the engagement were not made public.…
Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has hit out at Libya for ‘over-respecting’ his team during both sides’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, qualifier on Friday. The Mediterranean Knights frustrated Eguavoen’s men with their delay tactics for the majority of the game. However, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 86 minutes goal gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 victory over Libya. Speaking about Libya’s time-wasting, Eguavoen said at his post-match interview: “We have a time keeper also in the name of Thomas. “Actually they wasted like fourteen, fifteen minutes out of the 45 minutes which is not so good. “They are a good…
Remo Stars midfielder, Olamilekan Adedayo has returned to training after a short injury layoff. Adedayo sustained an ankle injury in the Sky Blue Stars clash against Sunshine Stars. According to reports, the midfielder has joined the rest of his teammates in training. “Olamilekan Adedayo is back in full training,” Remo Stars wrote on X. “The midfielder was out for three weeks having picked up an ankle injury against Sunshine Stars.” His return is a big boost for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side as they seek to return to winning ways against Nasarawa United. Remo Stars will take on Nasarawa United in Ikenne…
Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins is confident the team will beat Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners will lock horns with Remo Stars in Ikenne on Sunday. Collins believed that the Lafia club could secure a positive result in the game. He emphasized the need for focus and discipline throughout the encounter. “We’ve been working hard in training to prepare for this match,” Collins stated to NPFL media. “Remo Stars is a tough team, but we’re determined to give our all to secure a positive result away at Ikenne. “We’ve analyzed their playing style and identified areas where…
Sunshine Stars will be without two of their regular players in Saturday’s (today) matchday six encounter against Rangers. The players are Achi Nnaemeka and Ogechukwu Ogbu. Nnemeka is nursing an injury, while Ogbu is suspended for the game. Sunshine Stars will face-off with Rangers at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. The Owena Waves were held to a 2-2 draw in the same fixture last season. Ibrahim Yusuf and Moses Omoduemuke scored for Sunshine Stars, while Godwin Obaje and Jonas Emmanuel grabbed the goals for Rangers. NPFL: Sunshine Stars duo ruled out of Rangers clash
The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities, as well as sharing of expertise with personnel of the Namibian Anti-corruption Commission in the fight against corruption. The position of the Namibian government was made known on Friday when its Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb paid a courtesy call to the ICPC’s headquarters. According to him, Nigeria as a country occupies an exalted position in the fight against corruption in Africa and such expertise that it possessed needed to be shared with other countries in the continent. The…