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[UPDATED] $1.1bn deal: Elumelu’s firm buys Shell, Total, ENI stakes in oil block
Three international oil companies operating in Nigeria have sold their combined 45 per cent interest in Oil Mining Lease 17 and related assets in the Eastern Niger Delta to TNOG Oil and Gas Limited, an integrated energy company founded by Mr Tony Elumelu. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Total E&P Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited assigned their interests of 30 per cent, 10 per cent, and five per cent respectively in the lease to TNOG Oil and Gas. Read more
Okonjo-Iweala speaks on Twitter’s suspension of Donald Trump
Twitter board member and candidate for the DG of the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said Twitter has rules under which it operates and CEO Jack Dorsey’s statement contains all that needs to be known concerning the suspension of US President, Donald Trump from its platform. Okonjo-Iweala disclosed this in an interview with Arise TV on Friday evening. Read more
Passenger sues Dana, seeks N1bn damages
A passenger with disability, Dr Chike Okogwu, has sued Dana Air for alleged unlawful infringement of his fundamental human rights on December 20, 2020. In a letter by the passenger’s solicitor, Wahab Egbewole & Co. dated January 11th, 2021, he sought N1bn damages for alleged unprofessional conduct of the airline that allegedly worsened Okogwu’s underlying health conditions. Read more
Joe Biden appoints Nigerian-born Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo as Counsel
U.S President-elect, Joe Biden, announced the appointment of Nigerian-American Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo as a member of the office of the White House Counsel, to serve as an Associate Counsel. He announced it this week in a statement seen on his transition website. Read more
FMDQ Securities Exchange admits Total Nigeria Plc and 2 others CPs
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has announced the quotation of Total Nigeria Plc, Mixta Real Estate and Valency Agro Nigeria Limited Commercial Papers under its platform. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the disclosure was made by the FMDQ Group in a corporate statement issued, sequel to the fulfilment of all regulatory requirements. Read more
Facebook Blocks Events Around D.C., State Capitols Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
Facebook will block the creation of new events near the U.S. Capitol, the White House and any state capitol buildings through Inauguration Day, a first for the company as it tries to prevent users from organizing violent protests next week. Facebook says the move is meant to “further prevent people from trying to use our services to incite violence.” Read more
Social
Oscars 2021: African best international feature film submissions so far
The 93rd Oscars is scheduled to hold April 25, 2021 with film eligibility window extended to February 28, 2021. Over the years, Hollywood's most prestigious awards, the Oscars, has garnered global attention for its all inclusive Best International Feature Film category. Read more
Tiwa Savage Collapses During Video Shoot In London
Popular Nigerian music diva, Tiwa Savage collapsed during a recent video shoot in London for another Nigerian musician. This was disclosed by DJ Spinall who revealed that the Afripop queen collapsed during the video shoot for his hit single, ‘Dis Love’. DJ Spinall explained that the incident was caused as a result of stress and fatigue . Read more
Nollywood Actress, Sotonye Dies Of COVID-19
Sotonye Dyblin-Green, an upcoming Nollywood actress has passed away. Reports alleged that the actress died from COVID-19 complications. Confirming her demise, Debby King, who is her ally in the industry revealed in a post on her Instagram that Green gave up the ghost on Monday, January 11. Read more
Legendary Gospel Singer, Duranice Pace Is Dead
The 62-year-old energetic singer who was part of the gospel group the “Anointed Pace Sisters” reportedly passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Duranice was reported to have spent some days in the hospital. Though the family did not disclose why she was hospitalized. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“When you see boundaries as opportunities, the world becomes a limitless place, and your life becomes a journey of change that always finds its way.” - Eugene Krohn
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