AGS NEWS – Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu has called on the government and security agencies to identify those responsible for stealing the country’s crude oil, especially using vessels that navigate through Nigeria’s territorial waters. Elumelu made these remarks in an … Continue reading Govt should tell us those stealing crude with vessels – Elumelu
AGS NEWS – The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), will begin metering around 500,000 homes in the state starting 13 August. The initiative, aimed at tackling the issue of estimated billing, was announced … Continue reading Edo, BEDC to meter 500,000 homes
AGS NEWS – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged traditional rulers in the state to strengthen unity among themselves. Adeleke made the call during the coronation of his wife, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo Ijesa. … Continue reading Adeleke urges unity among Osun monarchs
AGS NEWS – A Michigan defendant was sentenced to over a year in jail after a profanity-laced outburst in court, during which he told the judge to “kiss my ass.” Darrell Jarrell appeared before Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson on … Continue reading Defendant sentenced to 558 days in jail after telling judge to ‘kiss my ass‘
AGS NEWS – US rapper, Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris, France, after an altercation with his bodyguard at the George V hotel. Police arrested Scott, 33, after a security guard had tried to break up a fight between … Continue reading Travis Scott arrested after fight with bodyguard at Paris hotel
AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has revealed that she almost had a miscarriage following a recent “freak accident.” The hip-hop star, who didn’t specify the nature of the accident, however, said it left her paralysed. “I had a … Continue reading I was paralysed, almost had miscarriage – Cardi B suffers ‘freak accident’
AGS NEWS – Access Bank has introduced a new product aimed at providing affordable financing for businesses and customers seeking to adopt cleaner, more reliable electricity sources. The initiative, titled “Switch to Solar by Access,” was announced on Thursday as … Continue reading Access Bank offers cleaner energy financing to customers
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced plans to amend the Domestic Crude Supply Obligations Regulations 2023. This was disclosed in a notice signed by NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, on Thursday. In addition to … Continue reading NUPRC set to amend domestic crude supply regulations
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has requested a refund of N4.71 trillion from the Federal Government to cover debts related to importing petrol. The claim, detailed as “Exchange rate differential on PMS and other joint … Continue reading NNPCL demands N4.7tn petrol imports refund
AGS NEWS – US television network ABC has announced that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate scheduled for September 10. This follows Trump’s earlier refusal to commit to the debate, citing his … Continue reading Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to debate each other on September 10
AGS NEWS – The Grand Challenges Network (GCN) has awarded $5 million to 50 recipients to develop health solutions using artificial intelligence (AI). This funding initiative aims to promote equitable and responsible AI use, particularly as emerging technologies like machine … Continue reading Network awards $5m for AI health solutions
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has retracted a previous directive requiring civil servants to register for the purchase of a 50kg bag of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000. The withdrawal was announced in a new circular issued … Continue reading FG suspends registration for N40,000 rice
AGS NEWS – A gas explosion at the Mobil Filling Station near Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday morning led to injuries for at least nine people and the destruction of several vehicles. The explosion, which occurred around … Continue reading Vehicles burnt as gas explodes in Lagos filling station
AGS NEWS – The hunger protests that erupted across Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions, have significantly diminished following police crackdowns on organizers and demonstrators, leading to numerous arrests. Some leaders of the #EndBadGovernance protests have gone into hiding and … Continue reading Hunger protest loses steam as DSS grills seven foreigners
AGS NEWS – Today we will be featuring the best loan apps without BVN in Nigeria. BVN stands for Bank Verification Number and it was implemented and adopted by Nigeria’s apex bank for all qualified banking customers to curb or reduce … Continue reading Top 12 Loan Apps Without BVN in Nigeria 2024
AGS NEWS – The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed that a young man, Habibu Aminu, was killed by joint military operatives of Operation Safe Haven during a clash with youths in Lere town, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported … Continue reading Soldiers allegedly kill young man, injure six others in Bauchi
AGS NEWS – Elon Musk’s platform, X, has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of major advertisers of antitrust violations, alleging they conspired to boycott advertising on the platform. The lawsuit claims the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a … Continue reading Elon Musk’s X sues Ad Industry Group for alleged advertising boycott
AGS NEWS – Kenya has approved a $907 million proposal from Adani Energy Solutions, the power distribution arm of India’s Adani Group, to build transmission lines and substations in Eastern and Western parts of the country. Adani Energy Solutions, which … Continue reading Adani Energy gets approval for a $900 million power transmission line in Kenya
AGS NEWS – Sendsprint, a cross-border payments startup operating in the UK, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria, has acquired Nobel Financial Inc., a US-based remittance company, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will enable Sendsprint to offer money transfers … Continue reading Sendsprint expands to the US with Nobel Financial Inc. acquisition
AGS NEWS – The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has released its admission form for the 2024/2025 academic session. This article provides a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria and important deadlines for prospective candidates seeking admission. Eligibility criteria … Continue reading FUTA Post UTME for admission 2024
AGS NEWS – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recently released crucial updates relevant to all 2024 candidates. This article outlines the essential points from the JAMB 2024 latest news. JAMB latest 2024 news on minimum age requirement … Continue reading JAMB 2024 latest news for candidates
AGS NEWS – Keeping track of your mobile number can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’ve recently changed SIM cards or have multiple numbers. Fortunately, there are several easy methods to check your MTN number in 2024. This article will … Continue reading 4 easy ways to check MTN number in 2024
AGS NEWS – Two Austrian men have been arrested for allegedly planning a terror attack at Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert in Vienna. The Vienna State Police confirmed that one suspect, a 19-year-old, was apprehended for planning an attack during one … Continue reading Two arrested for plotting a terrorist attack at Taylor Swift’s show
AGS NEWS – Two men have been found guilty on all charges in the 2022 killing of rapper PnB Rock. Freddie Trone, 42, was convicted of murder, robbery, and conspiracy for orchestrating the robbery that led to the death of … Continue reading Two men found guilty on all counts in Rapper PnB Rock’s murder trial
AGS NEWS – There was tension in Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State following an alleged assault on a Catholic priest by members of the Nigerian Army. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday at the residence of Rev. Richard … Continue reading Tension in Taraba over alleged soldiers’ invasion of Catholic priest’s house
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