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PETAN Pushes Nigerian Firms to the Forefront of Africa’s Energy Talks at OTC 2026

Nigeria’s indigenous oil and gas companies are stepping into a more influential role in shaping Africa’s energy future as the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 kicks off in Houston, Texas. At the centre of this push is the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, which is leading Nigeria’s presence at the conference and using the platform to […]

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FG: Kano Jigawa Katsina Maradi Railway 60% Complete, Set for 2027 Delivery

The Federal Government has confirmed that the Kano Jigawa Katsina Maradi railway project is now 60 percent complete, with delivery expected by December 2027. This was disclosed by Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team to project sites in Jigawa State. The team,

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Fall of Benin Kingdom: Oba Ovonramwen and the 1897 British Expedition

The King Who Was Forced to Kill Himself: The Fall of the Benin Kingdom (1897) 📍 Benin Kingdom, present-day Edo State, Nigeria📅 1897 — The Benin Expedition The story of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi marks one of the most painful turning points in Nigerian colonial history. He was the ruler of the powerful Benin Kingdom—an empire

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Aba Women’s War 1929: Women’s Anti-Colonial Protest in Nigeria

The Woman Who Led a War Against the British (Aba Women’s War, 1929) 📍 Aba, Eastern Nigeria📅 1929 — Aba Women’s War The Aba Women’s War of 1929 remains one of the most powerful moments of anti-colonial resistance in Nigerian history. It began quietly—with rumors. The Trigger: Proposed Taxation of Women British colonial authorities were

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History of Twin Killing in Southeastern Nigeria

History of Twin Killing in Southeastern Nigeria

When Twins Were Killed at Birth: A Dark Chapter in Southeastern Nigeria’s History In the southeastern regions of Nigeria—particularly among the Igbo and Ibibio communities—there was a time when the birth of twins was not celebrated, but feared. This practice, which existed before the widespread influence of colonial rule and Christian missionary work, reveals how

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Suno’s $2.5B Bet on AI Music’s Future

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the music industry, and music startup Suno is positioning itself at the center of that transformation. The AI music company, now valued at approximately $2.5 billion, is gaining massive attention for its technology that allows users to create songs within seconds using simple text prompts. Despite growing legal battles with

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PMI Names Cape Town Host for 2026 Global Summit

The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network. The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed

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NNPC Completes River Niger Crossing on OB3 Pipeline

The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a subsidiary fully owned by NNPC Limited, has completed the River Niger crossing for the 130 kilometre Obiafu Obrikom Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. This marks an important breakthrough in Nigeria’s effort to expand its national gas transmission system. The Benefits of completion The completion

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Russian Superyacht Linked to Sanctioned Oligarch Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

A 465-foot Russian superyacht linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and restricted maritime activity in the region. The luxury vessel, named Nord and valued at approximately $500 million (£370 million), traveled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman over the weekend, according to maritime tracking data.

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