…merely statistics. They are fathers, mothers, children, students, workers, and entrepreneurs who have found themselves in desperate circumstances. Their cries for help must not go unanswered," he said. More insights NICASA called on the Federal Government to intervene urgently, expedite the completion of the repatriati…
…programme valued at approximately $40 billion to expand both its fertiliser and petroleum refining businesses. As part of the strategy, the group aims to quadruple fertiliser production from 3 million tonnes per annum to 12 million tonnes annually, a move that could make it the world's largest urea fertiliser producer.
…bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery brought against the former petroleum minister after more than 46 hours of deliberation. Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria's petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, consistently denied the allegations throughout the trial…
Mrs. Uju Igbokwe, Chairperson of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section and Secretary of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, has emphasized the importance of gas, collaboration and youth development in advancing Nigeria’s energy future. Speaking at the opening of Lagos Energy Week…
…be remembered as one of the most transformative periods in Nigeria's downstream petroleum industry. The continued implementation of market-based fuel pricing, changing supply-chain dynamics, and increasing domestic refining capacity reshaped competitive conditions across the sector. While these structural reforms are e…
"This indicated an organised effort to move illicit petroleum products from remote creek locations into commercial distribution channels." The Navy said the operation also exposed a suspected supply route used by oil thieves and illegal refiners to move products from hidden refining camps in the creeks to buyers and di…
…The association said the moderation in crude prices should translate into lower petroleum product prices in Nigeria. "Brent crude has fallen to approximately $77-$78 per barrel following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and expectations that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz will gradua…
…and effective collaboration," Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said. "We strongly support this flagship green project, which will develop a more safe, efficient and affordable public transport in Lagos. It will improve the daily lives of Lagos' large population while boosting sustainable…
…of what life has to offer, which is more the spirituality side, the esoteric side, and neuroscience as well."I'm reading a lot of books on that. They all just help me stay grounded, and they also help me get away from the chaos of what the tour offers."Andreescu, who famously said she had mocked up a US Open winner's c…
…in me."The day after Toone scored in England's 2-1 win over Germany in the 2022 European Championship final, she had no idea her dad had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer as he had only told his wife and brother."He didn't want anyone worrying about him," she explains. "He wasn't well throughout the tournament.…
…create the first recognised football league in Mexico, the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association.Orizaba won the first league title in 1902, with Pachuca having some success of their own in the early seasons, winning the title in 1904-05.It was not just the mining men enjoying the football on the pitch - Cornis…
…grassroots version was being built on privilege.Unlike the developing youth academies of Europe and South America, where clubs like Ajax and Barcelona were putting money into young talent, development in the US has long run on a pay-to-play model.Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their ch…
…from the opening week of the tournament. What information do we collect from this quiz?Europe and South America won't have it all their own wayFigure caption, World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for draw against SpainBefore a ball had been kicked, there were concerns that the expanded tournament - featuring a record…
…means that historically a player would score once every 31 attempts.South Korea's Son Heung-min was the worst finisher in the opening round based on expected goals as he failed to score from six chances totalling 1.0 xG - a surprising fact given that the former Tottenham man was one of most ruthless finishers during hi…
…Sutton, AI and 99.65% of the users playing the BBC's new predictor game all expected European champions Spain to beat Cape Verde in their opening game in Group H ... and all of you were wrong.From more than 37,000 people who had a go at guessing the outcome of that match, only 61 correctly said it would end in a draw -…
…+1 J Parry (Eng), A Fitzpatrick (Eng), R MacIntyre (Sco**)Full leaderboard* denotes amateur** denotes yet to complete round oneShinnecock Hills served up a tale of changing conditions that altered the dynamic on the opening day of the fog-hampered US Open.The gloom of the early morning caused a two-hour delay and when…
…the tournament so far. He plays for Lille, but soon he's going to be playing for one of Europe's elite clubs and they'll be paying plenty for him. Current price tag: £61m.Bouaddi has technique and vision. He made his Conference League debut at 16 - the youngest player to have featured in a Uefa club competition. He's a…
Usyk ref had seen enough to end fight before bellImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rico Verhoeven called for a rematch and an apology after losing the fight against Oleksandr Usyk ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished18 June 2026The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usy…
…Rossi in 1982 against Brazil.The Brooklyn-born forward has made a name for himself in Europe playing for Gent in Belgium before turning into a Ligue 1 goalscoring machine at Lille - and attracting interest from Premier League clubs.After 87 goals in 178 league appearances, he moved to Juventus in 2025 and is being moni…
…entry visas for the US while the FFIRI called on Fifa to "uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and established regulations" after their allocation of tickets was revoked on the eve of the tournament."The Iranian national football team agreed to these terms," a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokespe…
…and right-back after triggering 22-year-old Osasuna and Spain winger Victor Munoz's 40m euro (£34.5m) release clause. (Football Insider) , externalEFL gossip - Wolves warned Krejci could leaveWolves have been warned that Czech Republic defender Ladislav Krejci is likely to leave Molineux despite the 27-year-old making…
…Exeter reach every Prem final from 2016 to his retirement in 2020, winning a league and European double in his final season. "I know that pre-season was meant to be out in the sand dunes, running around, things that we would experience even with Championship level, but it builds bonds that are slightly different and I…
…Ecuador rider Jhonatan Narvaez took a sprint finish to win stage three from Xandro Meurisse of Belgium.Tadej Pogacar, whose fiancee Urska Zigart broke her jaw in a heavy crash on Thursday, retained the yellow jersey.The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider sat in the peloton after two days of attacking, and holds a lead of two…
Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appealImage source, ReutersImage caption, George Russell finished 12th in the Monaco Grand Prix after serving a drive-through penaltyByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished19 June 2026Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.The championship l…
…Theo Attissogbe is at full-back.France: Attissogbe; Ambadiang, Depoortere, Moefana, Arfeuil; Hastoy, Le Garrec; Poirot, Lamothe, Falatea, Guillard (c), Staniforth, Matiu, Capilla, GazzottiReplacements: Massa, Wardi, Montagne, Palu, Tixeront, Jauneau, Desperes, Brau-BoirieRelated topicsRugby UnionEngland Rugby UnionMore…