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Dangote Refinery is a masterpiece of engineering — President Ruto

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as "a masterpiece of science, engineering and art" following a tour of the world-class facility in Lagos, while reaffirming Kenya's commitment to partnering with Dangote Group on the proposed $17 billion East African Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lamu. President Ruto, who visited ...

Tegbe: Delivering beyond skepticism (Pt.1)

When Joseph Tegbe was appointed Minister of Power, many observers reacted with the skepticism that typically greets leadership changes in the ministry. Key questions echoed across the industry: What will he do differently? What background does he bring to this complex sector? Some commentators even misinterpreted statements during his Senate confirmation, claiming he promised to ...

Africa’s exclusion from Security Council undermines fairness — Shettima

Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from the permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria's support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to ...

NDLEA intercepts newly-wed man with 72 wraps of cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman Lovely Chukwulobelu at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, for attempting to traffic 72 wraps of cocaine which he ingested, to Portugal where he resides. The groom was intercepted by NDLEA officers at the departure hall of the Enugu ...