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Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake, has commended the groundbreaking $1 billion iron-to-steel project set to commence in Kogi State, emphasizing its importance as a key milestone in Nigeria’s mining industry. The project, which will convert iron ore into steel, is a significant shift towards adding value to the country’s mineral wealth rather than…

The internal crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) has escalated, as National Chairman Julius Abure recently accused several prominent party members, including the 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and activist Aisha Yesufu, of mismanaging funds allocated for the election campaign. Julius Abure, in a public statement, sought to address allegations that he and the party’s…

Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has vehemently denied allegations that he was involved in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s democratically elected government. In an exclusive interview with Channels Television on Monday, Andrew Wynne described the accusations as baseless and expressed his readiness to cooperate with…

Dangote Refinery has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for energy self-sufficiency with the commencement of petrol production. This marks the first time in 28 years that the country has produced petrol domestically. The refinery, owned by business magnate Aliko Dangote, is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel. The start of…

Hajiya Dada, the revered mother of Nigeria’s late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has passed away in Katsina, as confirmed by family sources. Known for her quiet strength and unwavering devotion to her family, Hajiya Dada’s death marks the end of an era for the Yar’Adua family and the broader Nigerian community. Her life was one…

The (NANTA) National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies has announced plans to initiate discussions with Emirates Airlines following the carrier’s controversial decision to sell tickets in U.S. dollars to Nigerian customers. This move by Emirates has sparked significant concern among NANTA members, as it appears to contravene Nigerian law, which mandates that all transactions within…