Nigeria has canceled three extra frequencies granted the British Airways (BA) for alleged violation of the country’s directives on their usage. Nigerian Federal Aviation Minister Babalola Borishade told reporters at the weekend in the capital Abuja that the ultimatum given … read more
Oil multinationals and their service companies operating in the Niger Delta have scaled down their operations after Wednesday�s gun duel between Ijaw militants and troops of the Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Restore Hope. Already, movement … read more
Leaders of federal civil servants have given the government seven days beginning today, to rescind its decision to lay off 33,000 workers or face the consequences. Nigerian Civil Service Union (NCSU) President, Fidelis Edeh, informed journalists of the ultimatum in … read more
Rivers State, the treasure base of Nigeria has been described as the home of entertainment and relaxation in Nigeria as well as the country�s symbol of unity and progress. The national President of Mirror Productions Network, Comrade Eugene Chinwo who … read more
An operational office of Nigeria`s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the capital city of Abuja has been burgled by unknown persons and vital documents on the case of a prominent Nigerian stolen, EFCC said in a statement. “Copies … read more
The Federal Government (FG), has opposed the application brought before a Lagos Federal High Court by impeached Governor Diepreye Alami-eyeseigha of Bayelsa State, insisting that his release would further streghten the Niger Delta militant groups. Besides, the government yesterday dismissed … read more
Contrary to earlier plans to privatise all the country�s refineries, the Federal Government has announced it would no more put up the Port Harcourt Refinery for privatisation. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Edmund Daukoru, who made government�s position public … read more
The Italian operators of a crude oil pipeline in southern Nigeria have denied reports of sabotage and massive oil spills from their pipeline. Bayelsa State officials have said there were two suspected explosions on the pipeline operated by Eni’s subsidiary … read more
Crude oil prices yesterday surged to a record near $77 per barrel as the international market was hit with fresh concerns over oil supply from Nigeria following the attack on an Agip pipeline in Bayelsa State as well as crises … read more
Hopes that the Warri and Kaduna refineries may resume operations soon have been dashed as Ijaw militants in Delta State have given fresh conditions for allowing the repairs of the pipeline conveying crude oil to them. Findings by our correspondent … read more