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First Ukraine ship for Horn of Africa docks in Djibouti port

First Ukraine ship for Horn of Africa docks in Djibouti port

A United Nations-chartered ship loaded with Ukrainian wheat destined for millions at risk of starvation in Ethiopia has arrived in Djibouti, according to the World Food Programme. The bulk carrier MV Brave Commander, which is carrying 23,000 tonnes of grain, [...]

August 31, 2022 Food, International
After N14.6b, Nigeria Air misses fifth take-off amid investors’ apathy

After N14.6b, Nigeria Air misses fifth take-off amid investors’ apathy

Nigeria’s bid to float a new national carrier appears to have entered the wrong time zone, with credible investors and technical partners allegedly reluctant to warm up to the high-end venture. The development, following the completion of the bid process, [...]

August 31, 2022 Business
Two teenagers die in Jigawa boat mishap

Two teenagers die in Jigawa boat mishap

The police in Jigawa State on Tuesday said two teenage boys died in a boat mishap that happened in the Miga local government area of the state The police spokesperson in the state, Lawan Adam, in a statement, said the victims were [...]

August 31, 2022 Incidents
Troops Killed Several Boko Haram Fighters In Night Ambush

Troops Killed Several Boko Haram Fighters In Night Ambush

Troops of Operation Desert Sanity in Nigeria have reportedly ambushed suspected fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing many of them in Yobe State. According to the Nigerian Army, the troops ambushed the terrorists and killed [...]

August 31, 2022 Military
Nigeria Will Stop Importing Petroleum Products By Mid-2023

Nigeria Will Stop Importing Petroleum Products By Mid-2023

Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says the country will stop importing petroleum products by mid-2023. Kyari spoke at a press briefing at the state house in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the combination [...]

August 31, 2022 Oil & Gas