Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El-Dabaa project offers lessons for Nigeria’s energy ambitions
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Egypt has moved a step closer to joining the league of nuclear power-producing nations after installing the reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of its El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, a development that could provide important lessons for Nigeria as it seeks to diversify its electricity mix and improve energy […]
Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC to July 28
By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Federal High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Tuesday adjourned until July 28 the suit filed by Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi challenging his disqualification from contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Zamfara North. The presiding judge, Justice Dikko Hassan, fixed the new date after hearing arguments on […]
Cardoso attributes scarcity of N100, N200 notes to digital payment growth, reduced purchasing power
ABUJA — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has attributed the apparent scarcity of N100 and N200 notes to the increasing adoption of digital payment channels and the declining purchasing power of the lower-denomination currency. Speaking on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, Cardoso dismissed concerns that […]
Brent crude soars above $95 as Middle East war rages
World oil prices soared Wednesday, with main contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks, as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.
US reaffirms vigilance against jihadist threats
The United States has said jihadist terrorist groups have remained a danger to global peace and security despite effective global campaigns and reaffirmed its resolve to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners.
Venezuela’s ousted leader Maduro set to appear in US court
The former leader, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail since the US military operation, awaiting trial on drug trafficking, firearms and other charges.
