Abuja — The Nigerian government has announced plans to create a national strategic petroleum products reserve this year, to protect the economy from the volatility in the international market. While addressing the press, Farouk Ahmed, head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, outlined the initiative as …
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“We continue to work for ceasefire”: US State Department on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Washington DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): The US Department of State said on Tuesday ( US local time) that America continues to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine . Until the ceasefire is achieved, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “there would be no negotiations, no decisions, no …
Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda on ED summons to Robert Vadra
Chandigarh ( Haryana ) [India], April 16 (ANI): Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Tuesday responded to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to businessman Robert Vadra, stating that investigative agencies are functioning independently under the BJP government and act only when credible inputs are received. “These are independent agencies, they …
Morocco’s Treasury Injects MAD 600 Million in Surplus Cash via One-Day Repo
Morocco’s Treasury and External Finance Directorate (DTFE) placed MAD 600 million ($60 million) in surplus cash through a one-day reverse repurchase agreement on Tuesday. The operation was executed at a weighted average rate of 1.8%, reflecting short-term liquidity management by the Treasury. The DTFE regularly conducts repo operations to manage …
Uncertain times make Beijing’s vigilance on national security more critical
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation National Security Education Day has become an important event in the Hong Kong government’s calendar over the past decade. Amid intensifying …
Workplace accident victims demand long-awaited compensation increases
In front of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Rabat, victims of workplace accidents and occupational diseases protested on Tuesday, demanding the immediate issuance of decrees to increase compensation benefits. Protesters, including widows and orphans, condemned the government’s continued neglect, noting that the last increase—20% with retroactive effect …
National Assembly recommend appointment of Ruku, Wendot as CSs
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has recommended the approval of two key cabinet nominees, paving the way for their formal appointment to crucial government ministries. According to the Fifth Report of the Committee on Appointments, tabled in Parliament and signed by Speaker of the National Assembly and Committee Chair …
Ruto to host national drama, film festival winners at State House in Nakuru
The Executive Office of the President will host the winners of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2025 at the State House, Nakuru, for a state concert on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The State Concert will feature performances by top schools that excelled in the 2025 Kenya National Schools …
FG to utilise arts, creative industry for job creation – Minister
The Minister of Arts, Culture Tourism and Creative Economy, Hajiya Hannatu Musawa says the federal government will utilise the arts and creative industry for job creation and economic diversification. She stated this in Katsina shortly after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Katsina State government on harnessing the …