Ghana minister in Ukraine to push for release of 2 Ghanaians
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has drawn in mercenaries and foreign fighters on both sides of the conflict, including from several African countries.
Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily
… Exports 20m litres surplus By Udeme Akpan In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to meet national demand, effectively positioning the country for sustained fuel self sufficiency while exporting up to 20 million litres […]
Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges ‘sinister ambitions’
Tehran has repeatedly said it would respond firmly to any attack, warning that even a limited strike “would be regarded as an act of aggression”.
CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%.
…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed […]
DSS captures sixth Owo church attacker
“He admitted his role in the Owo church attack, the Zuma Rock checkpoint assault, which claimed the lives of five soldiers, and several ISWAP kidnap operations,” the source disclosed.
Nigeria, 106 others back UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
The resolution passed by a tally of 107 countries in favour, 12 against, and 51 abstentions, which included the United States.
