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14 finalists for the 2021 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting
The board of judges for the 2021 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting has selected 14 finalists, five female reporters and nine male, for the 16th edition of the annual award. Chief Executive Officer of the center, Mrs Motunrayo Alaka,…
Sultan, Fayemi, other Political bigwigs converge on Abuja for Unity Summit
The National Prosperity Movement (NPM), a national sociopolitical group, is organizing a National Unity Summit in Abuja which will provide a platform for illustrious Nigerians from all walks of life and representing diverse interests and groups to have a meaningful…
Energy transition is late, behind demand surge ___Avuru
Sopuruchi Onwuka Eminent geologist and petroleum industry investor, Mr Austin Avuru, is not in any panic about the prevailing global indignation against the industry. Instead he is calling on investors to muster funds for investments in meeting rapidly growing demand….
NCDMB challenges African nations on energy financing
Sopuruchi Onwuka Implementation agency for the Nigerian local content policy, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called on African nations to create a pool of funds for financing petroleum projects in order to guarantee energy security for…
NNPC struggles with fuel supply amid demand surge
Sopuruchi Onwuka Adequate supply of the premium motor spirit also called petrol has remained a lingering issue in the country as the yuletide period races in, putting the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the eye of the storm as…
Soludo wins Anambra guber polls
From CHINEDU NWAFOR The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the former CBN governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo winner of the 2021 Anambra State governorship election. This followed the completion of supplementary election earlier scheduled for Ihiala local government…
NNPC disowns fake 50th anniversary quiz contest
The NNPC on Tuesday disowned a fake quiz competition trending online which claims to celebrate its 50th anniversary. In the purported quiz contest, unsuspecting participants are encouraged to answer four questions on their knowledge of the corporation, with the eventual…
Ihiala people commend Obiano on solidarity, task him on roads
Leaders of towns and villages in Ihiala Local Government Area have have expressed gratitude to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State who paid them solidarity visit after a fire incident at Nkwogbe Market. The market, according to the Commissioner for…
CBN launches eNaira ahead of schedule as platform goes live
Sopuruchi Onwuka The federal government has finally launched the much awaited eNaira platform, attracting instant traffic surge as millions of Nigerians pry into the website to explore possibilities of offgrid financial transactions. The eNaira, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)…
CNB goes after forex scammers
Sopuruchi Onwuka Central Bank of Nigeria is rising against abuse of its direct sale of foreign currencies to personal and business travelers, directing all banks enlisted in highly guarded release of scarce foreign exchange in the country to expose customers…
