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The facility was oversubscribed at USD 268.5 million, with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) increasing Deutsche Bank’s mandate as arranger from USD 150 million to 200 million LOME, Togo, November 20, 2018/ Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ETI, the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), announced Tuesday the successful close of …

President of the Senate, Dr.  Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday assured Nigerians that legislative duties in the National Assembly would not be relegated to the background in spite of the commencement of the 2019 electioneering campaigns. Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Chuks Okocha, …

President of the Senate, Dr.  Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday assured Nigerians that legislative duties in the National Assembly would not be relegated to the background in spite of the commencement of the 2019 electioneering campaigns. Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Chuks Okocha, …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) says out of the over N41 billion disbursed for community projects in the Niger Delta, about  N15 billion went to Rivers State under the Global Memorandum of Understanding. “Between 2006 and end of 2017, a total of N14.86 billion has been invested …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it has repaired the Trans Ramos Pipeline that ruptured and spilled about 1,114 barrels of crude oil into the environment on May 17. Mr Bamidele Odugbesan, Media Relations Manager, SPDC, in an email update said integrity tests were being conducted on the pipeline. …

A National Assembly member from Gombe State, representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency, Honourable Aisha Jibir Dukku has expressed delight at the opportunity to join women from different parts of the world in the United Kingdom for the celebration of 100 years of Women Suffrage. 120 women from 86 countries participated in …

By Debo Oshundun Lagos, Nov.16, 2018 The Stand-in Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, on Friday said that the Nigerian national team would not play for a draw in South Africa. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play the second leg of Group E top-of-the-table clash with South Africa …

  Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate for Imo State, has been invited to deliver a major policy speech on “Imo State in the Global Economy” in the United States of America. The International event will …

Tokyo, Nov. 15, 2018 (Xinhua/NAN) A Japanese Minister, Yoshitaka Sakurada in charge of the Government’s cybersecurity strategy has drawn controversy after admitting that he has never used a computer. Sakurada, 68, said this during a parliamentary session that he has never used a computer in his life, as he “has …

STAFF and management of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) have spent the last two weeks working as volunteers in the distribution of relief materials worth over N300 million to communities affected by devastating floods in the Niger Delta states of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta. With staff …

 New Jersey, United States of America is experiencing the first snowfall of the season. The snow which started mid to  late Thursday afternoon has enveloped everywhere in a blanket of white with the roads being nearly impassable. Traffic snarls are evident in most places with government officials working round the …

  Back from the Paris, France Peace Forum, President Muhammadu Buhari has had a busy schedule, including hosting the Rotary International President, Mr Barry Rassin Gates, who conferred on him the Polio Champion Award.   He has also received the President of Guinea Bissau, H.E. Jose Mario Vaz, unveiled the …

Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye, Assistant Regional Pastor and Pastor in charge of Province, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America, turned 60 recently and a week-long program was dedicated to the landmark celebration that was rounded off with a  Thanksgiving Service. The …

By Folasade Folarin Abuja, Nov. 14, 2018 The Federal Government on Wednesday said it had raised 2.86 billion dollars three-series international bond under its Global Medium Term Note Programme. Mr Paul Abechi, Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance on Media and Communications disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said …

London, Nov 14 , 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Technology giant, Apple, won an international award on Wednesday for making details of its supply chains public in a bid to boost transparency and help end modern slavery.  Since 2012 Apple says it has reduced the number of underage workers in its extended supply …

Madrid, Nov. 14, 2018 European champions Real Madrid have handed Santiago Solari a contract as first team coach through to June 2021, the club announced in a statement on Tuesday. The 42-year-old Argentine has led the team to four wins in four games since taking over as interim manager in …

Artisanal fishermen in the Niger Delta on Tuesday urged the federal government to prevail on Shell to obey the courts and pay a $3.6 bn fine imposed by regulators for the Bonga spill incident. National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NODRA) had in March 2015 imposed the fine on …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Total Exploration and Production, Port-Harcourt District has ended a One-Day Healthy Living Awareness Campaign at Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom tagged, ‘‘Tuberculosis Awareness’’ to sensitize communities in the area on the disease. The Deputy-Managing Director of the company, Mr Francois Le-Cocq, while welcoming …

Washington, Nov. 13, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) CNN filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the President Donald Trump administration over the revocation of press credentials for White House Correspondent Jim Acosta. Acosta’s questions and reporting has been a frequent target of criticism by President Donald Trump. “We have asked this court for …

President of the Christ for All Nations, CFAN, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda on Sunday  visited the Rivers State Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace built by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The International Evangelist who was led by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike prayed for the sustenance of Rivers State …

Noble Degree Exemplification 2018 of the Knights of St. Johns International, KSJI, New York Grand Commandary, was held on October 20, 2018 at St Josephs Roman Catholic Church Cathedral, Buffalo, New York. Some members of the Knights of St Johns International District 680 Newark, New Jersey, were part of the …

The mighty wave  of God moved across the city of Port Harcourt as Jesus Christ touched thousands of worshipers at the NLNG sandfill, venue of the Great Gospel Crusade. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and top government officials joined other Christians to celebrate …