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NNPC Targets $30bn Investments in Oil Sector by 2027   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has unveiled its agenda for attracting $30 billion investments by 2027 and $60 billion by 2030. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Bayo Ojulari disclosed this to members of staff during a townhall meeting held at the NNPC […] The post NNPC Targets $30bn Investments in Oil Sector by 2027 appeared first on Economic Confidential…Read More

Investors Gain N239bn as Equity Market Recovers Losses   The Nigerian equities market closed positively on Thursday, as investors gained N239bn in market capitalisation, reversing the losses recorded in previous sessions following a four-day trading week caused by the Easter public holidays. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that the market capitalisation rose to […] The post Investors Gain N239bn as Equity Market Recovers Losses appeared first on Economic Confidential…Read More

First ChessMasters Tournament to Include 500+ Young Players from 100+ Schools The initiative with Lagos-based KEY academy and Eko Hotels read more ChessMasters – Set to be Africa’s Largest Annual School Chess Tournament to Launch in Lagos this May…Read More

I sincerely believe that until we are willing to have uncomfortable conversations with ourselves and come up with positions that are not politically correct but are ultimately helpful in the pursuit of our individual and collective interests – we will wander in the wilderness for a very long time…Read More

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned against the misappropriation of funds allocated to the health sector in the 2025 budget, referencing past bizarre claims of animals—such as snakes, termites, gorillas, and monkeys—being blamed for missing public funds. He stressed that such absurd incidents must not be allowed to happen with resources meant for healthcare. Amid dwindling resources and reduced external support for healthcare services, Abubakar emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the government’s $1.07 billion budgetary appropriation for the health sector. He called for mechanisms to ensure public audits and proper utilization of every kobo…

Sampdoria coach Alberico Evani has hinted that Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro might return to Inter Milan when his season-long loan transfer expires at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Akinsanmiro joined Sampdoria from Inter Milan last summer after he was told that he was not part of Simone Inzaghi’s plans for the season…Read More

Former Barcelona right-back Samuel Okunowo has advised Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel to seek a fresh challenge away from Fenerbahçe, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Queens Park Rangers has been linked with a move away from the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium following the imminent expiration of his contract…Read More

Lazio head coach Marco Baroni has admitted the two-time Serie A winners need the magic possessed by Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and the club’s other youngsters, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old joined the one-time UEFA Super Cup winners during last summer’s transfer window. Fisayo hasn’t been his coach’s go-to midfielder in the league…Read More

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles now know their path at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, with fixtures confirmed for their group-stage matches against Tunisia, Morocco, and Kenya, Soccernet.ng reports. The tournament, set to take place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18, will feature the continent’s finest young talents…Read More

Nigeria international Umar Sadiq has opened up on the challenges he faced during a difficult spell at Real Sociedad, pinpointing injury and limited playing time as the main reasons for his struggles, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker moved to Sociedad in the summer of 2022 in a €20 million deal from Almeria…Read More