ExxonMobil Guyana has announced plans to increase oil production from its Stabroek block by 18,000 barrels per day (bpd). The capacity of the Unity floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel will increase from 252,000 bpd to 270,000 bpd, pending approval from local authorities. ExxonMobil Guyana currently produces 665,000 bpd, and future developments include the…
CARICOM ministers gathered in St. Vincent during the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) to address regional food security and sustainability. Key discussions included the “25 by 2025” initiative, blue economy development, and strategies to enhance intra-regional trade and agriculture. The ministers are also preparing for COP29, pushing for urgent climate action, and seeking financial…
As Nigerians face mounting economic hardship from soaring petrol prices and inflation, leaders like President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, and Remi Tinubu make insensitive remarks that mock the suffering populace. President Tinubu claims his neoliberal reforms will benefit Nigerians in the future, while Akpabio dismisses citizens fleeing the country’s economic downturn as unpatriotic. With an…
A disturbing trend of fraudulent recruitment agencies in Nigeria is preying on the hopes of individuals seeking caregiving jobs in the UK. This investigative piece unveils the heartbreaking stories of victims lured by false promises of Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), leaving them financially and emotionally devastated. With rising demand for care workers in the UK,…
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By Anukam Ebenezer Come October 1st 2020, the nation marks 60 years since it gained Independence from the Great Britain. A series of activities follow up yearly to mark the celebrations although the government has noted that due to Covid-19, the activities will be restricted and rather ‘lowkey’. Nigeria being the largest economy…
As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. The live address will commence after the Anniversary Parade beginning at 10am which will be covered by major television and radio stations especially the network…
Nigeria’s independence will be 60 on October 1st
The Nigerian government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mr Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration…